# Shu Uemura vs Theramid

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Shu Uemura and Theramid are established skincare houses recognized for their thoughtfully formulated offerings. The Japanese brand founded in 1967 is deeply loved for its transformative makeup removers and meticulously crafted formulas, suiting all skin types best with standout products like the cleansing oil ideal for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand founded in 2022 is cherished for its advanced moisturizers and targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum), suiting balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best through specialized treatments such as the Ceramide Treatment, [Copper Peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/copper-peptide), and DERMA-PEPTIDES. While both companies maintain skin comfort and care, they differ in their product types and specific ingredient focuses.

Shu Uemura is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2003.

[loreal-finance.com](https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/2024-universal-registration-document/en/article/12/) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/168869-71) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shu_Uemura) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/vprr/0303/03037595.pdf)

Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

[cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/cosnova-acquires-niche-beauty-labs-expand-skin-care)

This page compares some of the most popular Shu Uemura and Theramid 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=pg13263b9cb3).

### Popular Shu Uemura vs Theramid products

#### Theramid

- [Copper Peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/theramid/copper-peptide/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [DERMA-PEPTIDES](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/theramid/derma-peptides/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Ceramide Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/theramid/ceramide-treatment/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Shu Uemura

- [cleansing oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/shu-uemura/cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [€40.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DNJKPSB8?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Shu Uemura or Theramid: which is better?

Theramid is generally the better choice because the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, whereas Shu Uemura's cleansing oil mostly ranges from Average to Caution. Theramid features restorative, soothing moisturizers, though reviewers often mention formulation and compatibility issues.

### What is the difference between Shu Uemura and Theramid?

Theramid generally fits more skin types well with its restorative moisturizers and [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum), whereas Shu Uemura offers a cleansing oil that Lovi rates average for dry sensitive and mature skin but lower for acne-prone skin. Both brands have no fragrance listed in any of the products on this page.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/)

### Which is more affordable, Shu Uemura or Theramid?

The provided page facts do not mention or compare the prices of Shu Uemura and Theramid.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Shu Uemura or Theramid?

Shu Uemura gets a Low fit for acne-prone skin on this page, while Theramid products on this page have a High fit for acne-prone skin.

### How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Shu Uemura and Theramid?

Shu Uemura was founded in 1967 in Japan, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Which brand offers products suitable for oily acne-prone skin with a High Lovi fit level?

Theramid offers products suitable for oily acne-prone skin with a High Lovi fit level. Specifically, its [Copper Peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/copper-peptide) serum and Ceramide Treatment achieve this high rating.

[Scientific Reports, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/)

### What specific formulation and compatibility issues do reviewers commonly report for Theramid?

Reviewers often mention formulation and compatibility issues for Theramid, alongside its restorative and soothing moisturizers.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Hyaluronic acid and wound healing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25877441/) Sodium hyaluronate · Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
- [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
- [Peroxidated squalene induces the production of inflammatory mediators in HaCaT keratinocytes: a possible role in acne vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16778793/) Squalane · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Madecassic acid · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17386986/) Camellia japonica seed oil · Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramide · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [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, Madecassic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32310680/) Madecassic acid · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica · Molecules, 2023
- [The pivotal role of Bifida Ferment Lysate on reinforcing the skin barrier function and maintaining homeostasis of skin defenses in vitro](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37218728/) Bifida lysate ferment · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Positive and ecobiological contribution in skin photoprotection of ectoine and mannitol combined in vivo with UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37539499/) Ectoin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40363772/) Squalane · Molecules, 2025
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Augmented Skin Beneficial Effects of Thermus Thermophilus and Bacillus Subtilis Mixed-Culture Ferment Extract by Tripeptide GHK-Cu](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42573538/) Copper tripeptide-1 · Skin Research and Technology, 2026
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

## The brands

- Japanese skincare: [Shu Uemura](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/shu-uemura)
- Spanish skincare: [Theramid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/theramid)

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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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