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Shiseido vs Weleda

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

Shiseido and Weleda are esteemed beauty houses originating from Japan and Switzerland respectively, with the former founded in 1872 and the latter in 1921. Shiseido is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more, formulated with key ingredients like glycerin, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical formulas. Both of these brands suit sensitive skin best, and the Japanese line additionally suits mature skin with gentle yet effective daily care. They differ in their specific offerings, as the Japanese line provides 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 Swiss line features Skin Food Light for acne-prone skin and Skin Food for skin with dark spots.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Weleda products

Shiseido vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Weleda: which is better?

Shiseido is a better choice for a wider variety of skin types, as Lovi rates several of its moisturizers and eye creams as High or Superior for mature, sensitive, and dry skin, whereas Weleda offers only two moisturizers on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in Shiseido products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shiseido and Weleda?

Shiseido is a Japanese brand founded in 1872 offering a large range of products that fit sensitive skin and mature skin best, while Weleda is a Swiss brand founded in 1921 with a much smaller selection focused on products like Skin Food. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in Shiseido products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido offers a much wider variety of moisturizers on this page with diverse Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas Weleda features just two moisturizers like Skin Food that suit dry skin well. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in Shiseido products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Weleda?

Reviewers note that Shiseido products on this page have a high price point, whereas Weleda products are more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Weleda?

Shiseido includes products with lower breakout risks for various skin types on this page, whereas Weleda features items like Skin Food that may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin.

Between Shiseido and Weleda, which brand offers products with a higher Lovi fit level for dry skin?

Shiseido offers products with a higher Lovi fit level for dry skin, as its Essential Energy Hydrating Cream achieves a High fit for dry skin while Weleda's Skin Food reaches a High fit and Skin Food Light reaches an Average fit. Additionally, Shiseido features several products with Superior or High fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Shiseido and Weleda?

Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas Weleda was founded in 1921 in Switzerland. Both brands have long histories originating in different countries.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options listed on the page?

Shiseido has more fragrance-free options listed on the page, with 5 out of 20 products containing no fragrance compared to 0 out of 2 for Weleda.

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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