Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream ingredients, decoded
What Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Shiseido
Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
베네피앙스 링클 스무딩 아이 크림
What the brand says it does
Daily eye cream that aims to reduce the look of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.
55ingredients
2key ingredients
3worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate#28
소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트
Above the 1% line
Modified hyaluronic acid that binds to skin more strongly.
Ingredient guide →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1#49
팔미토일트라이펩타이드-1
Above the 1% line
Signal peptide used in anti-ageing formulas.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #35, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Hydrogenated PolydeceneEmollient
- Mineral OilOcclusive
- GlycerinHumectant
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Ethylparaben (#51) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Ethylparaben is limited to 0.4% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (55)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Hydrogenated Polydecene하이드로제네이티드폴리데센Light synthetic emollient, a squalane-like alternative. | Emollient |
| 3 | Mineral Oil미네랄오일Highly refined oil that seals in moisture; cosmetic grade is purified. | Occlusive |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Paraffin파라핀Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 7 | Microcrystalline Wax마이크로크리스탈린왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 8 | Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate폴리글리세릴-2다이아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 9 | Squalane스쿠알란Stable, skin-like oil that softens without feeling heavy. | Emollient |
| 10 | Glyceryl Oleate글리세릴올리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 11 | Sodium Glutamate소듐글루타메이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 12 | Sodium PCA소듐피씨에이Part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor; strong humectant. | Humectant |
| 13 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 14 | Carnosine카르노신Amino-acid compound with antioxidant properties. | Antioxidant |
| 15 | Beeswax비즈왁스Natural wax that thickens and helps lock in moisture. | Wax |
| 16 | Polyethylene폴리에틸렌Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 18 | Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate피토스테릴/옥틸도데실라우로일글루타메이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 19 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 20 | Peg/ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether피이지/피피지-14/7다이메틸에터Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 21 | Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract무환자나무열매껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 22 | Uncaria Gambir Extract아선약추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 23 | Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract신선초잎/줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 24 | Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract모노기나산사꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 25 | Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract오이풀뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 26 | Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 28 | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트Modified hyaluronic acid that binds to skin more strongly.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 29 | Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract대추추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Eucheuma Serra/Grateloupia Sparsa/Saccharina Angustata/Ulva Linza/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract에우케우마 세라/명주지누아리/사카리나 앙구스타타/잎파래/미역추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 31 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 32 | Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Rhizome Extract울금뿌리줄기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 33 | Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract사카리나 앙구스타타/미역추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 34 | Chlorella Vulgaris Extract클로렐라 불가리스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 35 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 36 | Trisodium EDTA트라이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 37 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 38 | Sodium Metabisulfite소듐메타바이설파이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 39 | Ppg-3 Dipivalate피피지-3다이피발레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 40 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 41 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 42 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 43 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 44 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 45 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 46 | Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract월도잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 47 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 48 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 49 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1팔미토일트라이펩타이드-1Signal peptide used in anti-ageing formulas.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 50 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 51 | Ethylparaben에틸파라벤Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 52 | Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 53 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 54 | CI 77492황색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 55 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.