Shiseido vs Charlotte Tilbury
Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.
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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.
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This page compares some of the most popular Shiseido and Charlotte Tilbury products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Shiseido vs Charlotte Tilbury products
People Say
Deep hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
- “Skin feels more hydrated — Shiseido Activating Essence”
- “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
Luxurious and lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
- “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
- “rich and nourishing — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
- “sinks in well — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
Radiance and brightening Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
- “lit-from-within glow — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
- “under eyes look brighter — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
- “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
Makeup base and compatibility Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
- “perfect canvas for base — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
- “foundation looks flawless — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
- “Great base for makeup — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
- “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
- “instantly smoothed out lines — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
Pleasant scent and experience Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Pleasant floral fragrance, relaxing, luxurious smell. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
- “spa-like scent, high-quality packaging, little goes a long way — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
- “smells like spa — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
- “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
- “not worth the splurge — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
Strong fragrance and scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “grandma perfume smell — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
- “scent too strong — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
- “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
Clogged pores and breakouts Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Clogs my pores — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
- “caused small bumps — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched”
- “gave me acne — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
Greasy finish or heavy feel Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Stays tacky and shiny — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “feels a bit oily — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched”
- “slightly tacky — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
- “too greasy for oily skin — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
Questions and answers
Shiseido or Charlotte Tilbury: which is better?
Shiseido is a better fit for shoppers looking for anti-aging care, as Lovi rates its products with a Superior fit for mature skin compared to Charlotte Tilbury's High fit. The products on this page from Shiseido also feature deep hydration and deep-cleansing options, though reviewers note that some formulas carry a strong fragrance.
What is the difference between Shiseido and Charlotte Tilbury?
Shiseido stands out for its wide variety of deep-cleansing and anti-aging products on this page, whereas Charlotte Tilbury focuses on a smaller selection of hydrating moisturizers and facial oils. Reviewers note that Shiseido may cause a heavy feel or breakouts for some, while Charlotte Tilbury features fragrance-free formulas.
Shiseido or Charlotte Tilbury: which moisturizer is better?
Shiseido and Charlotte Tilbury both offer hydrating moisturizers, but Shiseido stands out for anti-aging and skin smoothing among the products on this page. Reviewers note that Shiseido features firming and line-reducing moisturizers, while Charlotte Tilbury products on this page list no fragrance.
Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Charlotte Tilbury?
Both Shiseido and Charlotte Tilbury share a high price point among the products on this page, so neither brand is more affordable than the other.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Charlotte Tilbury?
Charlotte Tilbury causes fewer breakouts, whereas Shiseido reviewers sometimes note clogged pores and breakouts.
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Shiseido and Charlotte Tilbury?
Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas Charlotte Tilbury was founded much later in 2013 in the United Kingdom.
Which brand offers more fragrance-free skincare options on this page, Shiseido or Charlotte Tilbury?
Charlotte Tilbury offers more fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas only 5 of Shiseido's 20 products are fragrance-free.
What specific skin types does Shiseido fit best according to its brand-focused routines?
According to its brand-focused routines, Shiseido fits sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots best.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Another Reason for Using Caffeine in Dermocosmetics: Sunscreen Adjuvant
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Transdermal Delivery of Baicalin Based on Bio-Vesicles and Its Efficacy in Antiaging of the Skin
Liposomal formulation of a vitamin C derivative: a promising strategy to increase skin permeability
New Chalcone-Derived Molecule for the Topical Regulation of Hyperpigmentation and Skin Aging
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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