Shiseido Waso Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer Refill is a replacement refill for an intensive facial moisturizer. It is intended for people aged 20 and above and all skin types, particularly normal to dry skin. It is suitable when long-lasting hydration is needed, as well as care targeting rough texture or fine lines.

Key Benefits

The product helps retain hydration for up to 48 hours. This claim is based on an instrumental test conducted on 10 subjects. It also supports the skin barrier function and addresses skin concerns related to rough texture and fine lines.

In a consumer test, 99% of participants reported intense hydration the following morning, and 97% reported smoother skin. After one week, 85% of participants noticed a healthier-looking complexion and 92% saw a visible improvement in skin texture. The test included 109 women aged 18–44.

You get intensive moisturizing care targeting smoother texture and skin barrier support.

Formulation

Shikuwasa Japanese lime extract from Okinawa is said by the manufacturer to support skin barrier function; its efficacy was assessed in vitro. A botanical plankton extract was evaluated in vitro in connection with supporting skin vitality.

Hydro-Balancing Complex combines trehalose and glycerin, which help reinforce the moisture barrier. The declared INCI also includes squalane, shea butter, and tocopherol. The formulation additionally uses water obtained from processed apple waste.

• Vegan formulation free from ingredients and products of animal origin
• Compliant with Shiseido's animal welfare policy

You get a vegan formula that combines ingredients targeting hydration and skin barrier support.

Application and Dosage

Use the cream morning and evening after cleansing as the final step of your skincare routine. Apply two pearl-sized amounts to the face.

Regular use can be easily incorporated as the last step of your morning and evening skincare routine.

Packaging and Volume

• Variant: refill
• Volume: 50 ml
• The refill generates 89% less plastic waste compared to standard packaging
• The outer cap contains 30% upcycled rice husks

By choosing the refill, you replenish 50 ml of care while reducing the amount of plastic waste.

About the Brand

Shiseido was founded by Arinobu Fukuhara in 1872 in the Ginza district of Tokyo. The brand was established as the first privately owned Western-style pharmacy in Japan. In its current mission, Beauty Innovations for a Better World, it connects beauty with innovation and the creation of new value.

You are choosing care from a brand that builds its mission on the union of beauty and innovation.