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Shiseido vs AlumierMD

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Shiseido and AlumierMD are respected skincare brands originating from Japan and Canada, respectively. The former is beloved for its sophisticated moisturizers, gentle cleansers, protective sunscreens, and nourishing serums formulated with key ingredients like glycerin, while the latter is known for advanced serums and scientifically backed formulas. Both suit sensitive skin best, with the first brand also suiting oily skin and the second suiting aging and hyperpigmented skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific formulation approaches, offering distinct standalone products such as the Treatment Softener and the Bright & Clear Solution for targeted concerns.

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

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AlumierMD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Alumier Group Holdings Limited / Alumier Labs Inc..

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

Popular Shiseido vs AlumierMD products

Questions and answers

Shiseido or AlumierMD: which is better?

Shiseido and AlumierMD offer very different options on this page, with Shiseido providing a wide variety of cleansers, toners, and moisturizers featuring key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, while AlumierMD features a single serum with no added fragrance. Reviewers note that Shiseido products often deliver deep hydration and luxurious textures, though they come with a high price point and strong fragrance in many items. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging as supported by clinical evidence.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shiseido and AlumierMD?

Shiseido is a Japanese brand founded in 1872 that offers a wide range of products including many with added fragrance, while AlumierMD is a Canadian brand founded in 2016 where every product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or AlumierMD?

The products on this page for Shiseido feature a high price point among reviewers, while AlumierMD has too few details listed here to compare pricing directly.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or AlumierMD?

AlumierMD products on this page are fragrance-free, whereas most Shiseido products contain fragrance, which may sometimes cause skin irritation. However, specific breakout rates are not directly compared on this page.

Which brand has been established longer, Shiseido or AlumierMD?

Shiseido has been established longer, having been founded in Japan in 1872 compared to AlumierMD, which was founded in Canada in 2016.

Do all AlumierMD products lack fragrance compared to Shiseido?

Yes, every product on the AlumierMD page lists no fragrance, whereas 15 out of 20 products on the Shiseido page contain fragrance.

What are some of the key shared ingredients across Shiseido products?

Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are key ingredients across the Shiseido products on this page.

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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