Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream versus Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream .
Published on November 04, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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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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Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
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Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream 47 ingredients
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream 47 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Isohexadecane • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Pentylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Stearyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Benzyl Alcohol • Dimethiconol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Methylparaben • Peg-100 Stearate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polysorbate 80 • Stearic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Propylparaben • Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate • Ethylparaben • Sorbitan Oleate • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Parfum • Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Polyquaternium-7 • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate • Methicone • CI 77891 • CI 77492
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 WaterSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 ParfumSk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Sk-II R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
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