Shiseido SHISEIDO FUTURE LX UNIVERSAL DEFENSE S

44 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

• 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.

• 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.

• Zinc Oxide

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

• 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.

• Diisopropyl Sebacate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A light oily liquid that softens and smooths the skin. It also works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients and helping the product spread.

• Isopropyl Myristate

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  An emollient oil-like ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also helps bind the formula together and can carry fragrance. It gives products a light, spreadable slip.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Caprylyl Trisiloxane

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

  A lightweight silicone that conditions skin. It helps leave a smooth, conditioned feel.

• Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

  listed as “Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw)”

• 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-”

• 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.

• Prunus Speciosa Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Ginkgo

  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.

• Scutellaria Baicalensis Root

  other

  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.

• 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”

• Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

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

  An oil pressed from camellia seeds that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It works as an emollient, leaving skin feeling conditioned and smooth.

• Prunus Persica Leaf

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Rosa Roxburghii Fruit

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

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

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Hydrogen Dimethicone

  Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

  A silicone that forms a thin film. It leaves a smooth layer over the surface as the product sets.

  listed as “Hydrogen Dimethicone (13 Cst)”

• 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”

• Hydrogenated Palm Oil

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  An oil-based ingredient that softens and smooths skin feel, helps oil and water mix, and adjusts thickness. It keeps the blend stable and gives the product a fuller texture.

• Palm Kernel Oil

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• 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”

• 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.

• Palm Oil

  other

  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.

• PEG-12 Dimethicone

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

  A silicone-based conditioner for skin and hair. It softens and smooths the feel of skin and hair, leaving a conditioned finish.

  listed as “Peg-12 Dimethicone (300 Cst)”

• Disodium Phosphate

  Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

  A buffering ingredient that keeps the product's acidity steady over time. It also guards against corrosion and can add to the scent.

  listed as “Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous”

• Mica

  Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)other

  Mica is a mineral used to add color and to make the product look opaque rather than see-through. It also keeps powders from clumping and adds bulk to the formula.

• Ergothioneine

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

  Ergothioneine is an antioxidant, which helps protect the formula from damage caused by exposure to air. It also conditions skin, keeping it feeling soft.

• Sodium Phosphate

  Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)

  This buffers, meaning it keeps the acidity steady, and is also listed as an anti-seborrheic and deodorant ingredient. In practice, it helps hold the formula's balance and manage odor.

• Citric Acid Acetate

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Stannic Oxide

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Chlorphenesin

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

• Phenoxyethanol

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

• Titanium Dioxide

  Colorant (adds colour)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a white colorant and opacifier, adding whiteness and making the product less see-through. As a color additive it appears on labels as CI 77891.

• D&C Red No. 33

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Fd&C Yellow No. 5

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Fd&C Yellow No. 6

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0a6f8eef-48e9-44f5-9811-629bc0dc07d0

Retrieved

27 July 2026

Market

United States

Formulation date

Not recorded

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

Verification confidence

High

Entries recorded

44

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