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Shiseido SHISEIDO ESSENTIAL ENERGY HYDRATING 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.

Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Polyethylene Glycol 1000, Phenoxyethanol, Docosanol, Silicon Dioxide, Diglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Soft Particle), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (52000 Mpa.S), Batilol, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer Homopolymer, Unspecified Type, Potassium Hydroxide, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Erythritol, Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Lauryl Betaine, Alcohol, .Alpha.-Tocopherol, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer Interpolymer Type A (Allyl Sucrose Crosslinked), Sodium Metabisulfite, Caffeine, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Polymetaphosphate, Edetate Disodium, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Ferric Oxide Red, Ferric Oxide Yellow, Ferrosoferric Oxide, Hyaluronate Sodium, Tangerine Peel, Angelica Keiskei Top, Jujube Fruit, Asian Ginseng, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root, Syzygium Jambos Leaf, Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf, Sodium Benzoate, Rosemary, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root

52 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Octisalate

    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, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isodecyl Neopentanoate

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

    A lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a silky, easy-to-spread texture.

  • PEG-20

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    PEG-20 draws in and holds moisture and helps dissolve other ingredients. This keeps the product from drying out and keeps its parts evenly dissolved.

    listed as “Polyethylene Glycol 1000

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A silicone elastomer that softens and smooths skin feel and adjusts the thickness of the product. In practice it gives a silky, cushioned texture.

    listed as “Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Soft Particle)

  • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)

    A long-name polymer used to hold the formula together. It stabilizes the emulsion, keeping the oil and water parts from separating.

    listed as “Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (52000 Mpa.S)

  • Batilol

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent. It helps lift away oils and dirt from the skin.

  • Lauryl Betaine

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that lifts away oil and dirt. It also conditions skin and hair and cuts down static, leaving strands and surfaces smoother.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a skin-conditioning ingredient, a form of vitamin C. It helps keep skin feeling soft and in good condition.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isostearic Acid

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multitasker that helps oil and water mix and works as a cleansing agent. It also helps bind the formula's parts together, keeping everything blended.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

    listed as “Edetate Disodium

  • 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.

  • 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

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

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

    A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

    listed as “Hyaluronate Sodium

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Humectant (holds moisture)

    A form of hyaluronic acid that draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract is a leaf extract used to condition skin. That means it helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf

  • Sodium Benzoate

    Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also adds fragrance and guards against corrosion in the formula.

  • 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.

  • 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=8b88039a-09fe-458b-b80f-49cde49b6595
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
52
Record checksum
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