24H Hydration Activator Cream Refill – Moisturizing Face Cream – 578942-essential energy cream 50ml refill

Description

AQUA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), BETAINE (Sugar), GLYCERIN, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE (Mineral Oil), PPG-3 DIPIVALATE, SILICA (Silica), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE (Potentially comedogenic), GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (Potentially comedogenic), POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, PEG/PPG-17/4 DIMETHYL ETHER, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHYLACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE CROSSPOLYMER, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), sorbitan tristearate, ERYTHRITOL, PERFUM (Perfume), ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE (Silicone), 2-O-ethyl ascorbic acid (Vitamin C derivative), CARBOMER, TRISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, CAFFEINE (Active ingredient derived from the Arabian coffee tree), POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, Sodium metaphosphate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), SODIUM METABISULFITE, LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT (Satsuma mandarin), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), ANGELICA KEISKEI LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT (Jujube), Panax ginseng root extract (Ginseng), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), Baical skullcap root extract (Scutellaria baicalensis), CI 77491 (Red dye, iron trioxide), Alpinia speciosa leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract (Rosemary), Sanguisorba officinalis root extract (Greater burnet), PYROLA INCARNATA EXTRACT

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit 24-Hour Hydration Activator Cream Refill from Shiseido is primarily intended for skin lacking moisture, prone to dehydration, discomfort, or tightness. This treatment aims to restore and maintain the skin's moisture balance, while providing softness and suppleness. The formula, rich in moisturizing agents and plant extracts, is part of a daily skincare routine to strengthen the skin barrier and prevent signs of fatigue or premature aging associated with dryness.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate) : known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it intensely hydrates and plumps the skin, improving its elasticity and smooth appearance.
• 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid : a stable derivative of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, protects the skin from free radicals, and promotes a radiant complexion.
• Plant extracts (Ginseng, Scutellaria baicalensis, Jujube, Rosemary) : these extracts have soothing, revitalizing, and protective properties, strengthening the skin's resistance to external aggressions.

The presence of glycerin and betaine completes the moisturizing action, while the texture, enriched with silicones, offers a soft, non-sticky finish.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream morning and/or evening to clean skin, after serum. It fits perfectly into a moisturizing routine and is compatible with gentle active ingredients such as niacinamide or panthenol. I avoid layering it with products that are highly concentrated in exfoliating acids or retinoids to limit the risk of irritation, especially for sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Shiseido cream stands out for its moisturizing effectiveness, its richness in antioxidants and plant extracts, and its pleasant texture. One downside: it contains alcohol and fragrance, which may not be suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin. My opinion: an effective moisturizer and protector, ideal for normal to dry skin seeking comfort and radiance.