Shiseido Complete Cleansing Microfoam for mature skin
Glycerin
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
Rice Germ Oil
Hydrolyzed Silk
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your normal skin due to Glycerin and Rice Germ Oil, which provide hydration and general skincare benefits supportive for wrinkles and fine lines.
- Betaine and humectant action offer moderate suitability for normal skin, though it lacks ingredients for optimal results.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis cleanser is highly praised for its dense, luxurious foam that effectively removes light makeup and impurities without stripping the skin. Most users report that it leaves their skin feeling soft and hydrated. However, some users find it requires a second cleanse for heavy or waterproof makeup.
Highlights
Hydrating and gentle Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling smooth and hydrated”
- “doesn't strip away essential moisture”
- “skin feels soft... not tight”
Effective for daily use Often Mentioned
- “gentle but does its job”
- “removes makeup and impurities at once”
- “great for sensitive skin”
Luxurious foam texture Often Mentioned
- “dense, creamy lather”
- “rich lather that lasted”
- “airy foam feels lightweight”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like a high-end spa”
- “subtle, clean scent”
- “smell is light and amazing”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “not worth the heavy price tag”
- “product is unbelievable... but expensive”
- “too pricey”
Struggles with makeup Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't remove all of my eye makeup”
- “too gentle to remove even sunscreen”
- “doesn't remove waterproof lipstick”
Oily residue Rarely Noted
- “left my face feeling oily”
- “waxy feel to your face”
- “oily after-feel”
Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “strong fragrance”
- “irritated my hands”
- “scent... adds to experience”
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Questions and answers
How well does Shiseido Complete Cleansing Microfoam work for mature skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin, providing gentle hydration with glycerin and rice germ oil while keeping your face clean and comfortable. It has a very safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation, but cleansers for mature skin work best when they also include specialized ingredients like amino acids and aloe to fully target fine lines and keep the skin soft.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and rice germ oil make this cleanser a fit for mature skin by providing hydration that helps with fine lines. To give this skin the best results, a cleanser of this type needs more specialized ingredients like amino acids and aloe.
What does Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Sodium Laureth Sulfate do for mature skin?
Sodium laureth sulfate is a cleanser ingredient that removes dirt and oil, but it is unlikely to benefit mature skin because it may dry out the skin and disrupt its natural barrier. Mature skin needs gentle cleansers with moisturizing agents and barrier-protecting ingredients to stay soft and smooth.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026The British Journal of Dermatology, 2013
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning routine right before a hydrating toner, and in the evening routine as the second step after a makeup remover. Mature skin needs products of this type to also provide extra moisture and smoothing ingredients that help address wrinkles and fine lines for optimal results.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment in your evening routine. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin, but mature skin needs a cleanser with richer nourishing ingredients and stronger anti-aging support for optimal results.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but a cleanser for mature skin needs extra nourishing ingredients and richer hydrators for the best results against fine lines.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts for mature skin due to its safe ingredients and lack of harsh components. However, to truly care for mature skin, a product of this type needs richer hydrators and firming ingredients that better target fine lines and loss of firmness.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes, though the skin there is very thin and may need extra moisture afterward. This cleanser offers safe, moderate cleansing with glycerin and rice germ oil, but mature skin of this type needs richer hydrators and targeted anti-wrinkle ingredients for optimal results.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf extract and trimethylglycine in a 1:1 mass ratio synergistically increased aquaporin 3 expression by up to 380% in keratinocytes and safely improved skin hydration in healthy volunteers.
Molecules, 2024The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) treatment decreases lipid membrane chain conformational order and stiffness leading to increased water sorption and diffusivity, whereas sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) treatment increases lipid membrane conformational order and stiffness with increased water sorption capacity driven by its hygroscopic nature.
Langmuir, 2014A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Bacterial cellulose wound dressing containing silk sericin and PHMB improved wound quality and reduced pain compared to Bactigras in patients with split-thickness skin graft donor-site wounds.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018A bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating polyhexamethylene biguanide and sericin showed no skin irritation in healthy volunteers and significantly promoted wound healing with lower wound size and higher collagen formation in full-thickness rat wounds compared to controls.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016Topical application of sericin gels increased skin intrinsic moisturization, hydroxyproline content, and epidermal hydration while decreasing transepidermal water loss and skin impedance in healthy human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2005
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Peg Ppg-14 7 Dimethyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Bht, Linalool, Rice Germ Oil, Tocopherol, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Silk
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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