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Shiseido SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE WRINKLE SMOOTHING DAY

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

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

Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Docosanol, Silicon Dioxide, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Sorbitol, Beheneth-20, Myristyl Myristate, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Dl-, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Caffeine, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Rind, Angelica Keiskei Top, Green Tea Leaf, Citrus Junos Seed, Jujube Fruit, Turmeric, Polyquaternium-51 (2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine/N-Butyl Methacrylate; 3:7), Chlorella Vulgaris, Ppg-17, Stearyl Alcohol, Beheneth-30, Alcohol, Carbomer Homopolymer, Unspecified Type, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified, Edetate Trisodium, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Unspecified Form, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Sodium Polymetaphosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid Monohydrate, .Alpha.-Tocopherol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Ferric Oxide Red, Ferric Oxide Yellow, Ferrosoferric Oxide

50 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

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.

  • Avobenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

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

  • Octinoxate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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.

  • Octocrylene

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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.

  • Oxybenzone

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    Oxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Behenyl Alcohol

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (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.

    listed as “Docosanol”

  • 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)otherViscosity 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.

    listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isohexadecane

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

    A light oil-like ingredient that works as a solvent, keeping other ingredients dissolved and mixed. It also softens and smooths skin feel, helping the product glide on.

  • Sorbitol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A humectant that draws in and holds moisture, so it keeps the product from drying out and conditions the skin. It also acts as a fragrance component, adding to the product's scent.

  • 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.

  • Myristyl Myristate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also makes the product more opaque, so a clear formula turns creamy or milky in look.

  • Erythritol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturising (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.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin 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.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin 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, Dl-”

  • Peg/Ppg-14/7 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Rind

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Angelica Keiskei Top

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherPreservative (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 “Green Tea Leaf”

  • Citrus Junos Seed

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Jujube Fruit

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Turmeric

    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.

  • Polyquaternium-51 (2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine/N-Butyl Methacrylate; 3:7)

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Chlorella Vulgaris

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Ppg-17

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin-conditioning agent that improves the feel and condition of the skin. That is its role in the formula.

  • Stearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (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.

  • Beheneth-30

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is a cleansing helper that also lets oil and water mix. It cleans and keeps the oily and watery parts blended into an even texture.

  • Alcohol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Astringent (CosIng functional class)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherPreservative (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.

  • Carbomer

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.

    listed as “Carbomer Homopolymer”

  • Cellulose Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Cellulose Gum adjusts the thickness of a product and helps hold it together. It thickens the formula, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and forms a thin film. It also appears on labels as carboxymethylcellulose.

    listed as “Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium”

  • Edetate Trisodium

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Hexamethylene Diisocyanate/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    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.

  • Sodium Polymetaphosphate

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Potassium Hydroxide

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)

    A strong base used to adjust and steady the product's acidity. This buffering keeps the formula's pH in a set range as it sits.

  • Citric Acid

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

    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.

    listed as “Citric Acid Monohydrate”

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol”

  • Sodium Metabisulfite

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Reducing agent (chemically reduces other ingredients)

    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.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds colour)other

    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”

  • Iron Oxides

    Colorant (adds colour)other

    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 Yellow”

  • Ferrosoferric Oxide

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4bd99626-690b-49e8-8c42-a2e2dbca09bf
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
50
Record checksum
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