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Details & care
What it is: A lightweight moisturizing cream with broad-spectrum SPF 20 that helps support skin's natural production of hyaluronic acid.
Who it's for: All skin types.
What it does: It provides moisture to skin that lasts for up to 24 hours. Formulated with ginseng root extract and proprietary hyaluronic acid, this cream delivers deep, intense hydration to help awaken soft, supple skin that's ready for makeup. It also helps minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines.
Research results:
In a test on 22 women ages 38–59:
- This moisturizer was shown to provide deep, intense hydration that lasts up to 24 hours
How to use: Use the included spatula to scoop up two pearl-sized amounts, then dot the cream onto the five points of your face—forehead, nose, chin and both cheeks. Gently smooth the cream outward over your face. Apply an additional pearl-sized amount to your neck and sweep the cream upward from throat to jawline. Apply daily as the last step in your morning skin care routine.
- 1.7 oz.
- Mineral oil–free
- Dermatologist tested
- Noncomedogenic
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Made in the USA
- Asian Owned and Founded
- Item #6879182
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Purpose Avobenzone 2.0%, Sunscreen Homosalate 5.0%, Sunscreen Octisalate 5.0%, Sunscreen Octocrylene 5.0%, Sunscreen; Inactive Ingredients:Water, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Peg-20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Erythritol, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Lauryl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caffeine, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Pyrola Incarnata Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Silica, Diglycerin, Polysilicone-11, Batyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Bht, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Metabisulfite, Isostearic Acid, Disodium Edta, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ppg-3 Dipivalate, Syzygium Jambos Leaf Extract, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Iron Oxides.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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150 years of innovation from Japan. 2,500 patents. 28,000 clinical trials. Nutrient-rich ingredients. Healthy, vibrant skin for all, at any age. Shiseido Ginza Tokyo.
Most helpful positive review
Dec 22, 2025
Daily hydration and protection
As this cream is already in my night regimen, I love that they offer this with a SPF so my skin can be hydrated throughout the day. Another must in my face care routine!
ERICA
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Most helpful critical review
Apr 27, 2024
Make me break out with a rash and bumps on both of cheeks
I have been using this Shiseido products for 30 years and I love them but this product was horrible I broke out with rash with with bumps on both of my cheeks and it created so much dryness - this product was very bad for me.
Laura2024
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shiseido.com response
Hello Laura2024, we are sorry to hear about your experience with Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF20. We are concerned to hear about your experience and have shared your comments with our internal teams. We want to ensure you are connected to the team that can help, so please contact Customer Care at your earliest convenience: https://www.shiseido.com/us/en/customerservice -Wendy, Skincare Expert
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ERICA
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Dec 22, 2025
Daily hydration and protection
As this cream is already in my night regimen, I love that they offer this with a SPF so my skin can be hydrated throughout the day. Another must in my face care routine!
Vivian
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Oct 2, 2025
Great Day Cream
I have been using Shiseido Day Cream for years. This Day Cream is just right for the fall season.
Judith
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Aug 20, 2025
Like this a lot
It doesn't feel heavy on my skin and isn't shiny. Of course it works well too
Jenny
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Apr 3, 2025
Not the same as w/o SPF
This product may have the addition of SPF but it is NOT the same cream as w/o SPF. This stuff isn't creamy and rich, it's slippery and weird.
Laura2024
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Apr 27, 2024
Make me break out with a rash and bumps on both of cheeks
I have been using this Shiseido products for 30 years and I love them but this product was horrible I broke out with rash with with bumps on both of my cheeks and it created so much dryness - this product was very bad for me.
shiseido.com response
Hello Laura2024, we are sorry to hear about your experience with Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF20. We are concerned to hear about your experience and have shared your comments with our internal teams. We want to ensure you are connected to the team that can help, so please contact Customer Care at your earliest convenience: https://www.shiseido.com/us/en/customerservice -Wendy, Skincare Expert
QWang
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Verified purchase
Dec 29, 2023
Hydrating day cream with 20spf
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The cream smells greats and spreads evenly on the skin