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Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Day

Labeler: Shiseido Americas

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 21 September 2026

Quick facts

Does Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Day list fragrance?

We cannot say whether fragrance is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

What are the active ingredients in Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Day?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Homosalate, and Octocrylene among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Day mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Homosalate, and Octocrylene.

Does Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Day contain oxybenzone?

We cannot say whether oxybenzone is listed. The ingredient list stored for this record is not recorded as complete.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Octinoxate | Avobenzone | Homosalate | Octocrylene | Trisodium Edta | Xanthan Gum | Ferric Oxide Red | Silica | .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate | Crataegus Monogyna Flower | Ziziphus Jujuba Whole | Sodium Metabisulfite | Batyl Alcohol | Sodium Citrate | Dipropylene Glycol | Butylene Glycol | Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil | Camellia Sinensis Leaf | Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower | Water | Phytosteryl Macadamiate | Inositol | Angelica Keiskei Whole | Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower | Tocopherol | Glycerin | Sodium Metaphosphate | Succinoglycan (Rhizobium Radiobacter) | Citric Acid | Phenoxyethanol | Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Shea Butter | Beheneth-20 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Bupleurum Falcatum Root | Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Oil | Caprylyl Methicone | Erythritol | Panax Ginseng Root | Trehalose | Caffeine | Rosa Damascena Flower | Lamium Album | Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether | Dimethicone | Diglycerin | Alcohol | Potassium Methoxysalicylate | Behenyl Alcohol | Isododecane | Stearyl Alcohol

51 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as incomplete. An incomplete list is treated as unknown, never as a pass.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Octinoxate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.

  • Avobenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Homosalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Trisodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    Trisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, helping keep the product stable.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds color)

    A colorant that gives the product its shade. On labels it can also appear as CI 77491, CI 77492, or CI 77499.

    listed as “Ferric Oxide Red”

  • Silica

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

  • Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an extract from hawthorn flowers, used to condition skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Crataegus Monogyna Flower”

  • No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Sodium Metabisulfite

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    This works as an antioxidant, a preservative, and a reducing agent. In practice, it helps slow down spoilage and keeps the formula stable over time.

  • Batyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a waxy ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel while helping keep the formula stable. In practice it conditions the skin and stops the oil and water parts from separating.

  • Sodium Citrate

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A buffering agent that keeps the product's acidity steady. It also binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

  • Dipropylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and adjusts how thick the product is. It also adds fragrance. This helps the formula blend and spread evenly.

  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.

  • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    This is lavender oil, used to give the product its scent. It acts as a fragrance and a tonic ingredient.

    listed as “Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil”

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)

    An extract from tea leaves that does several jobs: it draws in and holds moisture, softens the skin, and works as an antioxidant. It also acts as an astringent and adds a mild scent. On labels this is the tea leaf extract.

    listed as “Camellia Sinensis Leaf”

  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    These are dried safflower flowers, used here to give the product its scent.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

  • Phytosteryl Macadamiate

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Phytosteryl Macadamiate is a conditioning ingredient for skin and hair. It softens and smooths, leaving skin and hair feeling more supple.

  • Inositol

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)

    A multitasker that conditions hair and works as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It also acts as an antistatic, cutting down the static that makes hair fly away, and helps keep hair feeling soft.

  • No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an extract from rosemary flowers that conditions skin, keeping it soft and smooth. It also acts as an antioxidant to protect the formula, works as a deodorant, and adds scent.

    listed as “Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower”

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • Sodium Metaphosphate

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Oral care (CosIng functional class)

    This buffers, meaning it keeps the acidity steady, and chelates, binding trace metals that would spoil the formula. It's also listed for oral care use. In practice, it helps hold the product's balance and stops metal traces from causing problems.

  • Succinoglycan

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Succinoglycan is a skin-conditioning ingredient that keeps skin feeling soft and comfortable. It's a fermentation-produced sugar-based material.

    listed as “Succinoglycan (Rhizobium Radiobacter)”

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Citric Acid is a mild acid used to fine-tune a formula's pH. It keeps the acidity steady (buffering), binds trace metals that would spoil the formula (chelating), and can add a scent note.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    An antioxidant that also adds a scent note. It helps keep the oils in the formula from going off, so the product stays stable longer. Often shortened to BHT on labels.

  • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is shea butter, a rich fat that softens and smooths the skin. It also adjusts the thickness of the product, giving it more body. You may see it listed under its common name, shea butter.

    listed as “Shea Butter”

  • Beheneth-20

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a helper that lets oil and water mix and helps clean. It keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into a smooth, even texture.

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an extract from the roots of the Bupleurum falcatum plant, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Bupleurum Falcatum Root”

  • Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Oil

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an oil from the leaves of Alpinia speciosa that conditions both skin and hair. It also acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture.

  • Caprylyl Methicone

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone-type skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps leave skin feeling smooth and conditioned.

  • Erythritol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A sugar-like ingredient that draws in and holds moisture. That keeps the formula and skin from drying out and leaves skin feeling conditioned.

  • Panax Ginseng Root

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Tonic (CosIng functional class)

    This is ginseng root that conditions and protects skin and hair, and acts as a tonic. As an emollient it softens and smooths skin feel while helping keep skin protected.

  • Trehalose

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)

    Trehalose is a sugar used as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin and the formula from drying out.

  • Caffeine

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Here it works as a skin-conditioning ingredient and contributes to fragrance and scent. It helps condition skin and adds to how the product smells.

  • Rosa Damascena Flower

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.

  • Lamium Album Extract

    Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    An extract of white nettle that acts as an astringent, giving a tightening feel on the skin. It also contributes fragrance to the product.

    listed as “Lamium Album”

  • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It works on the surface of the skin to improve how the product feels.

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Diglycerin

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A moisture-drawing ingredient that pulls in and holds water to keep the product from drying out. It also conditions the skin. It's a doubled-up form of glycerin, which you may see on labels as glycerol.

  • Alcohol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Alcohol is ethyl alcohol used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and thin the formula. It also cuts foam, tightens skin as an astringent, and adjusts thickness. It appears on labels simply as alcohol or ethanol.

  • Potassium Methoxysalicylate

    Bleaching (CosIng functional class)

    This is a bleaching agent, used to lighten the color or appearance of skin. That is its role in the formula.

  • Behenyl Alcohol

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multitasker that softens and smooths skin while adjusting the product's thickness. It also helps hold the mix together and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  • Isododecane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light fluid that acts as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and evenly blended. It also softens skin feel and can carry fragrance. It leaves a quick, non-heavy finish as it spreads.

  • Stearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Stearyl Alcohol is a multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix, keeps the blend stable, and adjusts thickness. It softens and smooths skin feel, makes the product look opaque, boosts foam, and adds scent.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7b2d15c1-b9e1-4347-b138-9883f78822b3
Retrieved
21 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
51
Record checksum
sha256:e42f3977936b9ab973461406aec44244020530e45517f2dc08373f2abc7a20e1

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