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Shiseido vs Biluma

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

Shiseido and Biluma are a Japanese brand founded in 1872 and an Indian brand founded in 2014, respectively. The former is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and serums formulated with key ingredients like glycerin, while the latter is known for sophisticated serums and carefully crafted formulas. Both suit sensitive skin best, with the first brand also suiting mature skin and the second also suiting combination and dry skin. They differ in their specific offerings, as the Japanese line includes standout choices like the Treatment Softener, Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream, and Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, whereas the Indian line offers standout solutions such as the Cream for acne-prone skin.

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

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Biluma is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Biluma products

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Biluma: which is better?

Shiseido is generally better for shoppers seeking a wide variety of skincare options, as the products on this page feature multiple targeted routines for sensitive, mature, and dark spot-prone skin. Biluma offers only a single cream on this page, which has average fits for most skin types and low fits for dry skin.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Biluma?

Shiseido is a Japanese brand founded in 1872 with a wide range of products on this page offering high or superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive and mature skin, whereas Biluma is a newer Indian brand founded in 2014 featuring just one product with average or low fit levels. Additionally, Shiseido products often contain fragrance, while Biluma products on this page list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Biluma?

Shiseido comes with a high price point among the products on this page, whereas Biluma does not have this issue noted by reviewers. Both brands offer different skincare selections, but shoppers often point out Shiseido's higher cost.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Biluma?

Shiseido products on this page are rated as having a low to warning fit for acne-prone skin, while Biluma has an average fit. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration without causing breakouts.

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

Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas Biluma was founded much later in 2014 in India.

Which brand offers fragrance-free product options, Shiseido or Biluma?

Both Biluma and Shiseido offer fragrance-free options, as every product on the Biluma page lists no fragrance and 5 of the 20 Shiseido products on this page list no fragrance. Biluma features an unfragranced cream, while Shiseido includes select unfragranced items alongside its scented range.

How many products does Shiseido have listed on the page compared to Biluma?

Shiseido has twenty products listed on the page, whereas Biluma has only one product listed on the 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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