Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam for sensitive skin
Glycerin
Stearic Acid
Myristic Acid
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this cleanser contains glycerin and betaine for humectant action, and rice germ oil for emollient action, but lacks specialized ingredients like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to effectively address your redness and irritation.
- While myristic acid and lauric acid provide excellent pore cleansing, the formula does not offer targeted soothing benefits for your sensitive skin.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers with oily and combination skin frequently praise this cleanser for its deep cleansing abilities, leaving skin feeling very clean and refreshed. A rich lather and high efficiency are also commonly noted positive aspects. However, a significant number of users with dry or sensitive skin report that the cleanser can be drying and stripping, sometimes leading to tightness or irritation.
Highlights
Deep cleansing effect Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels squeaky clean”
- “removes all makeup residue”
- “pores look cleaner”
Rich lather Often Mentioned
- “creates a rich foam”
- “lathers up quite nicely”
- “bubbles are silky”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “stripped me of moisture”
- “face felt tight”
- “too harsh for dry skin”
High efficiency Sometimes Noted
- “little bit goes a long way”
- “pea sized amount needed”
- “tube lasts for months”
Refreshing finish Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels fresh”
- “smooth to the touch”
- “polished away roughness”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused painful acne”
- “constant breaking out”
- “tore my skin up”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “stung a bit”
- “caused redness”
- “burning sensation”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “chemical smell”
- “strong fragrance”
- “smell wasn't off putting but...”
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Questions and answers
Why is Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam a weak match for sensitive skin?
Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks targeted soothing ingredients like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to effectively calm redness and irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle, barrier-repairing ingredients like Niacinamide and Ceramide-3 to clean effectively without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks specialized calming ingredients like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to address redness and irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients such as Niacinamide and Ceramide-3 to clean effectively without stripping moisture or causing irritation.
What does Water do for sensitive skin?
Using cool water for facial cleansing preserves skin barrier integrity and lowers skin surface pH in healthy adults. This helps keep skin calm and hydrated without causing the irritation associated with warmer water.
What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first step before your toner and moisturizer. Because this cleanser is a weak match for sensitive skin, a cleanser of this type needs gentle ingredients like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and extra soothing benefits to calm redness and irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first on damp skin, rinsing thoroughly, and then following with your retinol treatment once your skin is completely dry. Because this cleanser is a weak match for sensitive skin, a cleanser of this type needs gentle, barrier-restoring ingredients like ceramides and soothing plant extracts to calm redness and prevent irritation from the retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a weak match for sensitive skin because it lacks targeted soothing benefits and calming ingredients like Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to address redness and irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle cleansing agents along with soothing, anti-inflammatory extracts and calming ingredients to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts for sensitive skin, though reviewers occasionally report drying and stripping. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle pore-cleansing ingredients paired with soothing additions like dipotassium glycyrrhizate to calm redness and irritation.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be too harsh for the thin skin around the eyes and body because it is a facial wash that lacks targeted soothing and barrier-protecting ingredients. Cleansers for these delicate areas need extra gentle, hydrating ingredients to prevent irritation and dryness.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol).
What the research says
A 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, 2024A 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, 2017The 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 treatment disrupts the ordered intercellular lipid lamellar structure in hairless mouse stratum corneum, and immersion in a ceramide 3, cholesterol, and stearic acid mixture successfully reorganizes this ordered lamellar structure.
Biophysical Chemistry, 2001Partially purified paeoniflorin protected human keratinocytes and mouse skin from UV-induced DNA damage and reduced facial wrinkles in human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract downregulated inflammatory factors, alleviated DNA damage, and increased total collagen content in in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of Paeonia lactiflora root extract and paeoniflorin significantly decreases melanin content by 23% to 30% in reconstructed pigmented human epidermis compared to vehicle control.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016
Why other cleansers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Stearic Acid, Peg-8, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitol, Beeswax Cera Alba Cire Dabeille Cera, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Menthol, Rice Germ Oil, Talc, Ethylcellulose, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Acrylates Copolymer, Ultramarines, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Silica, Betaine, Silk Powder Serica Poudre De Soie Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrasodium Edta, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Tocopherol
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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