What are the key ingredients in Gentle Cleansing Cream?

Gentle Cleansing Cream contains 11 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Cyclomethicone, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Xylitol, and more.

Does Gentle Cleansing Cream contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Gentle Cleansing Cream contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Gentle Cleansing Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Gentle Cleansing Cream are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/shiseido-gentle-cleansing-cream.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Gentle Cleansing Cream?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Gentle Cleansing Cream are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/shiseido-gentle-cleansing-cream.

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Gentle Cleansing Cream

Updated on: 18/07/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

9 of 11

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 11

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 11

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

11 ingredients

2 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Shiseido product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Cyclomethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Ingredient Dissolver Hair Softener Skin Softener

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Xylitol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Taste Enhancer Moisture Magnet +2

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent Emulsion Stabilizer

Carbomer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

EDTA

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Metal Ion Binder

Methylparaben

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Product Protector Scent Provider

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Cyclomethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Ingredient Dissolver Hair Softener +1
03 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
04 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
05 Xylitol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Taste Enhancer +3
06 Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
07 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent +1
08 Carbomer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Gel Structure Builder Thickness Regulator +1
09 EDTA	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Metal Ion Binder
10 Methylparaben	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Product Protector Scent Provider
11 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

Alcohol Denat. Parfum

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Common Questions

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Is Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Gentle Cleansing Cream appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 11 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Shiseido a good skincare brand?

Shiseido is a Japanese cosmetics company founded in 1872 in Tokyo by Arinobu Fukuhara. Initially a Western-style pharmacy, Shiseido expanded into skincare, makeup, fragrance, and haircare products and operates globally. Shiseido makes products such as Gentle Cleansing Cream that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Shiseido.

Is Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Gentle Cleansing Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a> and <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Gentle Cleansing Cream is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 11 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream?

This product is from Shiseido. See more products from Shiseido.

What are the ingredients in Shiseido Gentle Cleansing Cream?

Gentle Cleansing Cream contains 11 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cyclomethicone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cyclomethicone</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dimethicone" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dimethicone</a> and <a href="/ingredient/xylitol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Xylitol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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