Makeup

Are pigments in lipsticks safe even if ingested through the mouth?

Please be rest assured that pigments used in lipsticks are safe in the body.
Shiseido lipsticks combine pigments that satisfy the following three standards:
  • Complies with the global regulations
  • Product safety is documents at a global level
  • Product safety is confirmed by a safety tests in accordance to the rigorous quality standards of Shiseido
All ingredients contained in not only in lipsticks but also in any other Shiseido products have undergone strict safety checks.

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Does continuous use of makeup products cause pigment deposition on my skin?

Pigment deposition will never occur by use of Shiseido makeup products as they contain only safe pigments.
Only pigments that passed our rigorous safety standard tests are used in Shiseido cosmetic products.
Therefore, you can use our products safely without pigment deposition.

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Do I need to have a no-makeup day in order to relieve burdens on my skin?

Makeup products do not put any burden on your skin, so no-makeup day is not necessary.
If you feel your skin looks good on a no-makeup day, it might be closely related to your feelings or affections. Makeup is beneficial to produce positive mind with its effects of “enhancing your mood”, in addition to “creating your looks” or “making you beautiful”.
In contrast, when you wear no makeup, you feel your skin is in good condition due to your desire to rest and relax.

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I feel that high coverage foundations put a burden on my skin. Does the use of foundation have a negative effect on my skin?

There is no relationship between heavy feeling of foundation and the burden on the skin. Therefore, high coverage foundations do not put additional burden on your skin.
On rare occasions, high SPF or waterproof (water-resistant) foundations make some users feel a burden on the skin due to its UV-ray absorbing agents or ingredients used to increase the waterproof effects.
If any skin troubles occur, stop using the product immediately.
When any skin troubles such as pimples occur, it is recommended you stop using foundation as it may aggravate the condition.

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When I spilled a liquid foundation on the table, the varnish came off. Does liquid foundation have bad effects on the skin?

Some substances in cosmetic products, such as alcohol, oil and moisturizing ingredients, have a feature that are likely to conform to coating materials or resins, and cause melting.
There is no need to worry that Shiseido products will be harmful to your skin.
For your information, UV-ray absorbent materials are easily absorbed into a sponge. Therefore, especially foundations with high SPF level tend to spoil a sponge and you should wash your sponge frequently. These foundations have no harmful effects on you skin.

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Does foundation clog skin pores and cause skin troubles?

The elements in foundation do not clog skin pores and can be cleansed away. The use of foundation is not recommended when you have skin troubles like pimples. Otherwise, foundation can be removed with facial cleanser.

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The surface of the powder foundation is hard and doesn’t adhere to the sponge as well as before. Are there any foreign particles in it?

The foundation has hardened because the oil the powder has consolidated. Remove the hardened surface to continue use.
If the sponge or a puff was not clean, the powder foundation may have become stiff due to oil or particles from other cosmetics. Sponge or puff should be cleaned frequently.

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