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Shiseido vs Galderma

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Shiseido and Galderma are a Japanese heritage line and a Swiss dermatology specialist, respectively. The Japanese brand offers moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and serums using glycerin, suiting sensitive and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Swiss brand focuses on serums that fit oily and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their product assortments and targeted skin types, as the former emphasizes gentle daily hydration while the latter addresses specific blemish concerns.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Galderma products

People Say

ShiseidoGalderma
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Acne clearance and prevention Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Luxurious and lightweight textures Mostly MentionedNot 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”
  • Brightening and radiance Often MentionedNot 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”
  • 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”
  • Drying or stripping Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “left my skin squeaky dry — Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Intense burning and stinging Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial acne purge Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Redness and irritation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”

Shiseido vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Galderma routine · CA$341.56 · 89% fitBuy Shiseido routine · CA$185.97 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Shiseido vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · CA$347.28 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · CA$313.33 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Shiseido vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · CA$314.37 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · CA$256.43 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Galderma: which is better?

Shiseido is better for hydration and anti-aging, while Galderma is superior for acne clearance. The products on this page offer deep hydration from Shiseido and effective acne-clearing serums from Galderma.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Galderma?

Shiseido is a Japanese brand founded in 1872 that focuses on deep hydration, anti-aging, and brightening with a wide range of moisturizers and cleansers, whereas Galderma is a Swiss brand founded in 1981 that specializes in effective acne-clearing serums.

Shiseido or Galderma for dry skin?

For dry skin, Shiseido is the better fit, offering an average routine fit compared to Galderma's high level. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration, though hyaluronic acid supports skin moisture for both brands.

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Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Galderma?

Galderma is more affordable, whereas Shiseido has a high price point.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance?

Shiseido has more products containing fragrance, with 15 out of 20 products on this page listing fragrance, whereas every product from Galderma on this page lists no fragrance.

Which brand performs better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Shiseido performs better for deep hydration and moisture according to reviewers, offering products on this page that help deliver deep hydration along with luxurious textures. Reviewers often mention its strong performance in moisture retention, making it a preferred choice for dry skin types compared to Galderma.

When was Shiseido founded compared to Galderma?

Shiseido was founded earlier, in 1872 in Japan, compared to Galderma, which was founded in 1981 in Switzerland.

Shiseido or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Shiseido is rated as High by Lovi, while Galderma achieves a Superior fit. Galderma is especially helpful for acne clearance, whereas Shiseido focuses more on hydration and textures.

Shiseido or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Both Shiseido and Galderma provide a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, making them equally suitable options on this page.

Shiseido or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Galderma is the better choice because the products on this page achieve a superior routine fit compared to Shiseido. Galderma features targeted acne-clearing serums that help manage breakouts, although reviewers note that users may experience severe dryness and peeling.

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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