Essential Cream

Face Cream

This luxurious, silky-smooth cream is designed to deeply hydrate and energize the skin, making it appear plump, smooth, and radiant. It features Shiseido's proprietary Hyaluronic Acid RED and Ginseng Root Extract to deliver intense moisture and support the skin's natural moisture barrier. The formula helps to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and dullness, promoting a healthy, vibrant complexion. It is suitable for all skin types and is non-comedogenic, making it a versatile choice for daily hydration.

Pregnancy Safe

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Fungal Acne Safe

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Fragrance Free

Avoid / Warning

Non-Comedogenic

Verified Safe

Scientific Performance

Hydration5/10

Oil Control5/10

Barrier Repair6/10

Acne Safety9/10

Highlighted Actives

Hyaluronic Acid RED (Sodium Hyaluronate)Ginseng Root ExtractReNeura Technology+™ (proprietary blend)

Ingredient Benefits

•Sodium Hyaluronate: Provides deep and lasting hydration, plumps the skin.
•Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration.
•Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): An antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
•2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C derivative): Offers antioxidant benefits and contributes to skin brightening.
•Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea): Known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
•Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract: Provides antioxidant support and skin conditioning.

Full Ingredients list

WATER(AQUA/EAU), DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT., BETAINE, GLYCERIN, ISOHEXADECANE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, PPG-3 DIPIVALATE, SILICA, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, POLYSORBATE 60, PEG-100 STEARATE, TREHALOSE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), MICA, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ERYTHRITOL, PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CITRATE, HELianthus ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, 2-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, CAFFEINE, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM METABISULFITE, PPG-3 DIPIVALATE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CRATAEGUS MONOGYNA FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) STEM EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL

Dermatological Fit

Skin types: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive
Textures: cream
Climates: moderate, humid, dry

Oriva Scientific Assessment

This cream works by leveraging Shiseido's Hyaluronic Acid RED technology to deliver deep, long-lasting hydration, while also incorporating Ginseng Root Extract to support the skin's natural ability to produce moisture. Its rich yet lightweight texture helps to visibly plump the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and enhance radiance, promoting a healthy and energized complexion.

Target User: Individuals looking for a daily hydrating cream that addresses dryness, dullness, and early signs of aging like fine lines. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, and those seeking a radiant, plump complexion.

Avoid If: People with extreme sensitivity to fragrance or alcohol, or those who prefer completely minimalist formulas. While non-comedogenic, individuals with very reactive or fungal acne-prone skin might want to patch test due to certain ingredient types.

Avoid / caution

Individuals with extreme sensitivity to fragrance or alcohol.
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance (Parfum)

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