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Shiseido vs Weleda

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Shiseido and Weleda are esteemed skincare houses originating from Japan and Switzerland in 1872 and 1921, respectively. The Japanese brand is beloved for sophisticated moisturizers, gentle cleansers, protective sunscreens, and nourishing serums utilizing key ingredients like glycerin, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted formulas with gentle botanical bases. Both labels suit sensitive skin best, whereas the first also caters to oily skin through balanced formulations. They differ primarily in their heritage and specific botanical or scientific ingredient approaches, offering targeted solutions such as the Treatment Softener and Skin Food for various complexions.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Weleda products

Shiseido vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Weleda: which is better?

Shiseido and Weleda serve different needs, with Shiseido offering a wide range of products with a high fit for sensitive and mature skin, while Weleda provides rich moisturizers like Skin Food that suit dry skin well. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shiseido and Weleda?

Shiseido offers a wide range of cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers featuring key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, whereas Weleda features only two moisturizers on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido offers a much wider variety of moisturizers on this page with diverse Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas Weleda features only two options like Skin Food, which has a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin. Both brands include key ingredients such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, with topical hyaluronic acid helping improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Weleda?

Reviewers note that Shiseido has a high price point, whereas Weleda is not mentioned for high pricing. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Weleda?

Shiseido includes products on this page with varying breakout risks, while Weleda features Skin Food and Skin Food Light, both of which have a low fit for acne-prone skin and may cause breakouts. Shiseido features products like Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, which has a high fit for acne-prone skin.

How does the country of origin and founding year compare between Shiseido and Weleda?

Shiseido was founded in Japan in 1872, whereas Weleda was founded in Switzerland in 1921.

Which brand offers more product options, Shiseido or Weleda?

Shiseido offers significantly more product options on this page than Weleda, featuring a wide range of cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers.

How do the fragrance profiles compare between Shiseido and Weleda products?

Shiseido offers a mix of fragranced and fragrance-free options, with 5 of the 20 products on this page listing no fragrance, whereas all products from Weleda on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that strong fragrance is often mentioned for Shiseido.

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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