Saturday, April 27, 2019

Serum Review: Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate 


AvailabilityThis retails at $75 for 30 ml (1 fl. oz.), $110 for 50 ml (1.6 fl. oz.), $140 for 75 ml (2.5 fl. oz.; a refill of the same size retails at $119), or at $200 for 120 ml (4 fl. oz.)  and can be purchased at sephora.com, nordstrom.com, ulta.com, macys.com, and neimamarcus.com along with their physical store locations. It is also available at shiseido.com

Would I buy this?: If money were not an issue I'd consider it.

What is this product designed to address?
According to sephora.com:
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A fast-absorbing serum for all skin types that hydrates, visibly strengthens and firms, and defends against daily damage while boosting the effects of any moisturizer layered over top.
If you want to know more…
A key step in any J-beauty routine, this featherweight fluid acts as an invisible shield by combining powerful Japanese botanical extracts with breakthrough technology to defend skin against the visible signs of aging, environmental aggressors, and stress. Developed in tandem with Harvard scientists, Shiseido’s number one serum is infused with antioxidant reishi mushroom and moisturizing iris root extract for 28 percent stronger skin in just one week. A natural cocktail containing gingko, shiso, thyme, and lotus germ visibly firms and smooths for skin that’s both radiant and resilient. Free of parabens and mineral oil, use this non-greasy concentrate as a pre-treatment to supercharge any serum or moisturizer and prime skin for makeup.
What else you need to know:
A light floral fragrance with hints of rose and lotus helps relieve stress and soothe the senses. This formula is dermatologist tested and non-comedogenic.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Glycerin: Attracts moisture to skin.
Tocopheryl Acetate: Vitamin E; has antioxidant properties which assist skin in fending off free radical damage.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water: Has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and astringent properties.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract: Has antioxidant properties and helps unclog pores.
Geranioil: Has antiseptic properties.
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract: Lotus extract; has antioxidant, anti-acne, and moisturizing properties.
Thymus Serpyllum Extract: Thyme extract; has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract: Has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, soothing, and hydrating properties.
Iris Florentina Root Extract: Reduces wrinkle depth; promotes elasticity, and increases hydration of the skin.
Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract: Reishi mushroom extract; has has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

What is the texture like?
This has a watery, gel-like, serum feel that feels very refreshing and hydrating on contact.

Is it scented?
This has a floral, slightly rosy scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:
I love how this goes on as it's very lightweight yet you really feel a burst of hydration as soon as it hits your skin. It leaves my skin feeling hydrated and looking radiant. As I said in the would I buy it section... if money wasn't an issue I absolutely would because it feels wonderful but at its price point it's really hard for me to justify splurging on it.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

DisclaimerThis was provided for testing purposes. I am under no obligation to, nor am I being compensated for, mentioning it on this blog. 

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