Shiseido
Eudermine Activating Essence
My combination skin drinks this up—it's genuinely hydrating without feeling heavy. The formula glides on like water but actually sinks in, leaving everything plump and balanced.
39 of 39 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Other · 10Fragrance · 7Humectant · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Emollient · 4Soothing · 3Active · 2Surfactant · 1Antioxidant · 1Exfoliant · 1Preservative · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Potassium Methoxysalicylate + Dipotassium GlycyrrhizatePotassium Methoxysalicylate + Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateCitrus Junos Fruit Extract + 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSodium Hyaluronate + GlycerinAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone + LinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone + CitronellolAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone + Geraniol
Full ingredient breakdown
5
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
6
A dimer of glycerin used as a humectant; provides hydration with a slightly richer, more substantive feel than glycerin.
8
A potassium salt of 4-methoxysalicylic acid used as a regulated skin-whitening active in Japanese cosmetics (quasi-drug status). Inhibits melanogenesis and has mild exfoliating properties. Requires daily sun protection.
9
A postbiotic ferment used to support the skin microbiome and barrier.
12
An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
13
A small sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant, drawing water into the skin.
14
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
17
Aqueous or glycolic extract from the yuzu fruit (Citrus junos), a Japanese citrus valued in skincare for its high vitamin C precursor content, flavonoids, and aromatic compounds. Antioxidant and mild brightening action.
18
An acetylated form of sodium hyaluronate with enhanced surface-binding properties that provides long-lasting, film-forming hydration.
19
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
20
A tannin-rich witch hazel extract with soothing and astringent properties.
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An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.