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Shiseido vs BIOEFFECT

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

Shiseido and BIOEFFECT are two distinct skincare lines known for their careful attention to formulation and routine. The Japanese brand founded in 1872 is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like glycerin, while the other is cherished for its targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit mature skin best, with the first also suiting sensitive skin, offering gentle yet effective daily care or refined care for daily routines. They differ as the first offers standout choices such as the Treatment Softener for acne-prone skin, the Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream for mature skin, whereas the other provides the EGF Serum for acne-prone skin, and through these meticulous formulations, its key ingredients work effectively, as clinical study findings show that glycerin significantly improved stratum corneum hydration.

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 BIOEFFECT products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Shiseido vs BIOEFFECT products

Questions and answers

Shiseido or BIOEFFECT: which is better?

BIOEFFECT offers a serum with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin, while Shiseido features a much larger variety of products with varying fit levels across multiple skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps provide anti-aging and skin quality benefits.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shiseido and BIOEFFECT?

Shiseido features a wide range of products with varying Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas BIOEFFECT lists just one product on this page, the EGF Serum, which achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin. Shiseido products often include fragrance, while every product on the BIOEFFECT page lists no fragrance. Additionally, the products on this page help deliver key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which studies show provides benefits for skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or BIOEFFECT?

Shiseido and BIOEFFECT are both available for purchase, but specific pricing details are not mentioned on this page. However, shoppers often note that Shiseido has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or BIOEFFECT?

BIOEFFECT lists no fragrance in its products on this page, whereas most Shiseido products contain fragrance, and certain ingredients like squalane may be linked to acne breakouts as noted in study 6.

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How do the founding years and origins of Shiseido and BIOEFFECT compare?

Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas BIOEFFECT was founded much later in 2010. While Shiseido is owned by Shiseido Company, Limited, BIOEFFECT is owned by Bioeffect ehf.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free skincare products?

BIOEFFECT offers more fragrance-free skincare products since every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas Shiseido has fragrance in 15 of its 20 products on this page.

What are the main key ingredients found across Shiseido products?

The main key ingredients across the Shiseido products on this page are glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic 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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