# Shiseido Senka vs MAËLYS

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Shiseido Senka and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options rooted in different approaches to daily care. The Japanese brand is known for dependable cleansers and gentle formulas that suit normal, dry, oily, and combination skin, highlighted by the Perfect Whip for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the second option offers targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas for all skin types, including the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for dark spots. While both deliver thoughtful routines that leave the complexion balanced, refreshed, and clear, they differ through the former's focus on foundational cleansing and the latter's specialized solutions.

Shiseido Senka is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Bain Capital since 2026.

[corp.shiseido.com](https://corp.shiseido.com/jp/releimg/1918-j.pdf) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiseido)

This page compares some of the most popular Shiseido Senka and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg9c891f7125).

### Popular Shiseido Senka vs MAËLYS products

#### Shiseido Senka

- [Perfect Whip](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/shiseido-senka/perfect-whip/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [€30.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B097XGN4GY?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### MAËLYS

- [TOO-FINE](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/too-fine/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/maelys/re-lure-tight-and-tone-body-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Shiseido Senka or MAËLYS: which is better?

Shiseido Senka is a better fit because Lovi rates its products on this page High across all listed skin types, whereas MAËLYS products range from Low to Caution. Additionally, every product on the Shiseido Senka page lists no fragrance.

### What is the difference between Shiseido Senka and MAËLYS?

Shiseido Senka achieves a High fit on Lovi across all skin types for the products on this page, whereas MAËLYS ranges from Low to Average fit with some Caution ratings. Additionally, every product listed for Shiseido Senka contains no fragrance, while one of the two MAËLYS products includes fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, Shiseido Senka or MAËLYS?

The provided page facts do not mention the price or affordability of either Shiseido Senka or MAËLYS.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido Senka or MAËLYS?

Shiseido Senka causes fewer breakouts because Lovi rates its acne-prone skin fit as High, whereas MAËLYS products on this page receive Low or Caution ratings for acne-prone skin.

### Which brand was founded earlier, Shiseido Senka or MAËLYS?

Shiseido Senka was founded earlier, in 2003, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

### Do both Shiseido Senka and MAËLYS products contain fragrance?

Shiseido Senka products on this page list no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum).

### Which companies own Shiseido Senka and MAËLYS?

Shiseido Senka is owned by Bain Capital, and MAËLYS is owned by Barinboim Group.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33526970/) Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
- [Myristic acid reduces skin inflammation and nociception](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34811755/) Myristic acid · Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2022
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [The safety and efficacy of bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating sericin and polyhexamethylene biguanide: in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26796543/) Sericin · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016
- [Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35384257/) Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Design, preparation, and evaluation of liposomal gel formulations for treatment of acne: in vitro and in vivo studies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30442066/) Lauric acid · Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a facial serum containing dioic acid, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, LHA, citric acid, and HEPES in treating post-inflammatory hyperchromia and controlling oily skin in patients with acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33617668/) Citric acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A retrospective assessment and comparison of the effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide; the combination of topical niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid; and the combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32390309/) Lauric acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2020
- [Synergistic approach for acne vulgaris treatment using glycerosomes loaded with lincomycin and lauric acid: Formulation, in silico, in vitro, LC-MS/MS skin deposition assay and in vivo evaluation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37805147/) Lauric acid · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2023
- [Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29430254/) Lauric acid · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37461826/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37584260/) Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/shiseido-senka)
- Skincare: [MAËLYS](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/maelys)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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