Elixir
Reflet Balancing Water
My skin feels noticeably more hydrated and balanced after using this—it's lightweight and refreshing without any sticky residue.
36 of 36 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 · 7Humectant · 6Solvent / vehicle · 5Antioxidant · 5Emollient · 5Surfactant · 2Active · 2Preservative · 2Exfoliant · 1Fragrance · 1
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Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A small sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant, drawing water into the skin.
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A synthetic dipeptide of two glycine residues (glycylglycine) used as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.
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The hydrochloride salt of the essential amino acid lysine, used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that also supports collagen production.
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A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF).
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Extract from peach (Prunus persica) seeds. Rich in antioxidant polyphenols and fatty acids. Used in Shiseido Elixir's Reflet line for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
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A polyphenol-rich antioxidant that also calms skin.
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An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.
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A water-soluble form of collagen that hydrates and forms a smoothing film on the skin's surface.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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An aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract of rosemary leaves rich in rosmarinic acid and diterpene antioxidants, distinct from the essential oil form.
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A skullcap root extract rich in baicalin flavonoids with potent antioxidant and soothing action.
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A dimer of glycerin used as a humectant; provides hydration with a slightly richer, more substantive feel than glycerin.
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Extract of creeping saxifrage (Saxifraga sarmentosa/stolonifera), used in skincare for its melanin-inhibiting brightening activity, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent properties.