Shiseido Vital Perfection Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment for oily skin
Retinol
4msk
Kurenai-Trulift Complex
Reneura Technology
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent wrinkle reduction for you due to the presence of retinol and retinyl acetate in moderate concentrations for minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, though petrolatum and microcrystalline wax may be occlusive for your oily skin.
- While glycerin provides general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to address your oily shine and acne concerns.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Rosa Damascena Flower Water and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with mature or aging skin frequently report that this treatment visibly softens deep wrinkles and fades dark spots. Many users also note improvements in skin firmness and appreciate the effective targeted application. Some users with sensitive skin experience dryness or irritation, and a low number find the texture heavy or the product ineffective for their needs.
Highlights
Reduces wrinkles Mostly Mentioned
- “Wrinkles are vanishing”
- “crows feet softer”
- “forehead softened”
Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
- “Dark spots nearly disappeared”
- “lighten sun spots”
- “fades pigmentation”
Improves firmness Sometimes Noted
- “Skin glows”
- “firmer look”
- “plumpness in 4 weeks”
Targeted application Sometimes Noted
- “Easy to apply”
- “precision treatment”
- “clings to where placed”
Causes dryness Sometimes Noted
- “Dried my skin out”
- “needs moisturizer”
- “flaky skin”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “Certainly isn't cheap”
- “luxury tool”
- “expensive for size”
Irritates skin Sometimes Noted
- “Made me very red”
- “risky for sensitive skin”
- “caused irritation”
Heavy texture Rarely Noted
- “Left skin greasy”
- “too heavy”
- “takes time to sink in”
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Questions and answers
How well does Shiseido Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment work for oily skin?
Shiseido Vital Perfection Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment works moderately well for oily skin, offering good wrinkle reduction through retinol while petrolatum and microcrystalline wax may feel heavy. Because it lacks ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide, an oily skin type needs lightweight formulas with oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and salicylic acid to manage shine and pores.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?
Retinol and retinyl acetate help smooth fine lines and wrinkles on your oily skin. To be a great fit for oily skin, this treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid, or zinc to control shine and keep pores clear.
What does Retinol do for oily skin?
Retinol helps oily skin by keeping pores clear and balancing sebum production, which may reduce shine and breakouts. Because it can sometimes cause dryness or peeling in the beginning, starting slowly is recommended.
What does 4-Methoxy potassium salicylate do for oily skin?
4-Methoxy potassium salicylate helps clear away dead skin cells and brightens dark spots. It is useful for oily skin because it helps smooth out the surface and reduce extra buildup.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. An oily skin type needs a product of this type to include ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help manage shine and breakouts.
Can I use this treatment with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with vitamin C, but apply vitamin C in your morning routine and this treatment at night to help avoid skin discomfort. Because this product is an average fit for oily skin, it needs specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to address shine and acne concerns.
How often should I use this treatment?
Apply this treatment in the evening as part of your routine. This helps reduce fine lines while keeping your oily skin safe from irritation, though oily skin of this type needs salicylic acid or niacinamide to better manage shine and breakouts.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause purging, but the heavy ingredients petrolatum and microcrystalline wax may clog pores and feel too heavy on oily skin. Oily skin needs a lightweight treatment with oil-balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help control shine and breakouts.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, and citronellol) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018Topical stabilized retinol treatment induced HAS gene expression and increased hyaluronic acid production in human skin in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo compared to vehicle.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Potassium 4-methoxysalicylate (4MSK) suppresses melanin content, promotes keratinocyte differentiation, increases skin lightness in pigmented and non-pigmented cheek areas, and reduces the desquamation area ratio.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025An in situ hydrated ionic liquid-like state strategy using potassium 4-methoxysalicylate and arginine hydrochloride increased human skin permeation to 237% of control and reduced melanin content by 33% in a reconstructed human epidermis model.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2026Plant extracts from Gomphrena globasa L., Clitoria ternatea L., Carthamus tinctorius L., Punica granatum L., and Papaver rhoeas L. demonstrated no cytotoxicity, high antioxidant potential, strong collagenase inhibition, moderate elastase inhibition, effective skin hydration, and varying suitability as stable cosmetic dyes when tested on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines and incorporated into face cream formulations.
Molecules, 2021Water extracts of Papaver rhoeas L., Punica granatum L., Clitoria ternatea L., Carthamus tinctorius L., and Gomphrena globosa L. showed no cytotoxicity on skin cells while exhibiting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and enzyme-inhibiting properties, with P. rhoeas, C. ternatea, and C. tinctorius demonstrating strong permanent coloring ability in cosmetic products.
Molecules, 2022Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025
Why other serums fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Maltitol, Beheneth-20, Palm Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Palm Oil, Carnauba Wax Cera Copernicia Cerifera Cire De Carnauba Wax Cera, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Wax Cera Microcristallina Cire Microcristalline Wax Cera, Parfum, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Xanthan Gum, Bht, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol, Caffeine, Potassium Hydroxide, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Trisodium Edta, Ppg-3 Dipivalate, Limonene, Tocopherol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Citronellol, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Angelica Keiskei Stem Extract Leaf, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Lamium Album Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Inositol, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Retinyl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Cellulose, Beta-Carotene, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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