Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask versus Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream .
Published on June 17, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Overnight Mask
Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your product’s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask 49 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
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Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask 49 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Sd Alcohol 40-B • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sorbitol • Peg-150 • Peg-400 • Diisostearyl Malate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Peg-20 • Trehalose • Potassium Methoxysalicylate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Butylene Glycol • Trisodium EDTA • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Sodium Citrate • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Alcohol • Parfum • Caffeine • Citric Acid • Sodium Metaphosphate • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Ppg-3 Dipivalate • Linalool • Tocopherol • Citronellol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Geraniol • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Silica • CI 77491 • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Limonene • Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract • Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract • Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Pyrola Incarnata Extract • Potentilla Erecta Root Extract • Achillea Millefolium Extract • Benzoic Acid
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Behenyl Alcohol • Sd Alcohol 40-B • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Isohexadecane • Beheneth-20 • Silica • Myristyl Myristate • Phytosteryl Macadamiate • Erythritol • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Caffeine • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Zingiber Aromaticus Extract • Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein • Polyquaternium-51 • Pyrola Incarnata Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Ppg-17 • Stearyl Alcohol • Beheneth-30 • Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Carbomer • Cellulose Gum • BHA • Sodium Metaphosphate • Potassium Hydroxide • Sodium Metabisulfite • Tocopherol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
SD Alcohol 40-B is created by denaturing ethanol with tert-Butyl alcohol and denatonium benzoate. It is a solvent and astringent.
The 'SD' stands for 'specially denatured'. Denatured alcohol means the structure has been altered.
The 40-B is given by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. This is in accordance to the method of how the alcohol was denatured.
This ingredient is a solvent alcohol.
Learn more about Sd Alcohol 40-BShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 26.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Sodium Metaphosphate.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
We don't have a description for Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 35.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaShiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 38.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 40.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Pyrola Incarnata Extract.
Shiseido White Lucent Overnight Cream & Mask contains this as ingredient number 46.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
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