Shiseido Revital Lotion III Rich is a toner with 43 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains retinol acetate. Common allergens: fragrance, alcohol denat.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsWhat does it do?
A toner is used after cleansing to prep skin for the rest of your routine.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From tranexamic acid* (no. 2), retinol acetate (no. 3), 2-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid (no. 30), Licorice Extract Powder (no. 31)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From retinol acetate (no. 3)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From concentrated glycerin (no. 7)
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.
From 2-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid (no. 30)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Shiseido Revital Lotion III Rich safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Shiseido Revital Lotion III Rich "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains retinol acetate. Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Shiseido Revital Lotion III Rich contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Shiseido Revital Lotion III Rich contains fragrance, alcohol denat, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (retinol acetate): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Vitamin C active (2-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid): Dermatologists say children don't need vitamin C serums and that they can cause redness, burning, or peeling on young skin (American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Pediatrics). We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (retinol acetate): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in Shiseido Revital Lotion III Rich?
43 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
retinol acetate no. 3 on the label
Avoid in pregnancy: Retinoid (vitamin A derivative). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
ethanol no. 10 on the label
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat..
Fragrance no. 41 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
40 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.4-Methoxysalicylic acid potassium salt*
- 2.tranexamic acid*
- 4.tea extract (1)
- 5.turmeric extract
- 6.purified water
- 7.concentrated glycerin
- 8.dipropylene glycol
- 9.polyethylene glycol 1500
- 11.polyethylene glycol 1000
- 12.polyoxyethylene methyl glucoside
- 13.methyl polysiloxane
- 14.methyl phenyl polysiloxane
- 15.glyceryl triethylhexanoate
- 16.isostearic acid
- 17.carboxyvinyl polymer
- 18.1,3-butylene glycol
- 19.xanthan gum
- 20.lauryl dimethylaminoacetate Betaine
- 21.Polyoxyethylene (14)
- 22.Polyoxypropylene (7)
- 23.Dimethyl Ether
- 24.Disodium EDTA
- 25.Potassium Hydroxide
- 26.Erythritol
- 27.Acrylic Acid/Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- 28.Sodium Metaphosphate
- 29.L-Oxyproline
- 30.2-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic Acid
- 31.Licorice Extract Powder
- 32.Sodium Metabisulfite
- 33.Olive Leaf Extract
- 34.Crataegus Monocotyledonii Extract
- 35.L-Arginine
- 36.Cera Mint Extract
- 37.DL-Alanine
- 38.Glycerin
- 39.Leopard Flower Extract
- 40.Phenoxyethanol
- 42.Yellow Iron Oxide
- 43.Red Iron Oxide * indicates "active ingredient" No indication indicates "other ingredients"
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.