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Shiseido vs Aēsop

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Shiseido and Aēsop are distinguished skincare houses offering refined moisturizers, cleansers, and serums tailored to diverse complexions. The Japanese heritage brand uses glycerin to best support sensitive and oily skin, while the botanical-driven label favors balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. These meticulous preparations diverge as the former relies on scientifically validated compositions, whereas both provide targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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This page compares some of the most popular Shiseido and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Shiseido vs Aēsop products

People Say

ShiseidoAēsop
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Luxurious and lightweight texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Gentle cleansing and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Will not remove makeup—which is exactly what you want for a gentle morning wash. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “face feels squeaky clean — Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam”
  • Pleasant scent and experience Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Pleasant floral fragrance, relaxing, luxurious smell. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • Brightening and radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “wrinkles look softer — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “expensive, investment piece, pricey for the amount, luxury cost — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Packaging and design issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “heavy jar, waste of plastic, faulty pump (on dispenser versions) — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Sticky or difficult texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Aēsop: which is better?

Shiseido is generally better for deep hydration, anti-aging, and brightening, while Aēsop is preferred for gentle cleansing and soothing. Both brands share a high price point, but Shiseido products on this page frequently include strong fragrances unlike Aēsop's fragrance-free formulas.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Aēsop?

Shiseido features strong anti-aging and brightening benefits with luxurious textures, while Aēsop excels in gentle cleansing and soothing with refreshing, fragrance-free formulas. Reviewers note that Shiseido products often carry a strong fragrance and a higher price point.

Shiseido or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Shiseido is better for deep-cleansing and efficient cleansers among the products on this page, while Aēsop is better for gentle cleansing and soothing. Reviewers note that Shiseido offers deep hydration and efficient cleansers, though it may cause skin irritation.

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Aēsop?

Both Shiseido and Aēsop have a high price point according to reviewers on the page, so neither brand is considered more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Aēsop?

Aēsop may cause fewer breakouts than Shiseido because the products on this page for Aēsop include balancing and non-greasy options like Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, which has a High fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas many Shiseido products on this page list lower fit levels or warnings for acne-prone skin.

Between Shiseido and Aēsop, which brand has better options for sensitive skin?

Shiseido has better options for sensitive skin, as several of the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin compared to Aēsop's mostly Average ratings. Shiseido also helps deliver deep hydration, though reviewers note that many of its formulas contain strong fragrance.

How do the fragrance profiles of Shiseido and Aēsop products compare to each other?

Shiseido products on this page often feature added fragrance, with only 5 out of 20 listing no fragrance. In contrast, every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better results for mature skin and anti-aging, Shiseido or Aēsop?

Shiseido offers better results for mature skin and anti-aging, as reviewers frequently highlight its firming and line-reducing moisturizers and the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels for mature skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido provides moisturizers that excel in deep hydration and anti-aging benefits, such as Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched achieving a High or Superior fit across multiple skin types on this page. Aēsop also offers effective balancing options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, though Shiseido generally delivers superior results for deep moisturization.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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