Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate for oily skin
Imugenerationred Technology
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract Mushroom Stem ExtractAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for oily skin as glycerin and trehalose provide essential hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
- While it offers general skincare benefits, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to address your specific concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no reported risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently describe this serum as a lightweight, fast-absorbing "pre-serum" that significantly boosts hydration and radiance, leaving skin feeling softer and smoother. Many report a visible "glow" and improved resilience against aging signs. Some users with sensitive skin find the fragrance and alcohol content irritating, and others feel the high price tag isn't justified by the results.
Highlights
Fast absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly.”
Hydration boost Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft, dewy, and moisturized.”
Increases radiance Often Mentioned
- “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy."”
High price Often Mentioned
- “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Pleasant floral fragrance, relaxing, luxurious smell.”
Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
- “Improves texture, plumps skin, reduces visible pores.”
Fragrance/alcohol Sometimes Noted
- “Strong scent, alcohol smell, potential irritation for sensitive skin.”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “No noticeable difference, not moisturizing enough on its own.”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops.”
Skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts, redness, or exacerbated oiliness for some.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Shiseido Ultimune work for oily skin?
Shiseido Ultimune works moderately well for oily skin, as its glycerin and trehalose provide essential hydration without making you extra oily. It is safe and causes no irritation, but because it lacks ingredients that target shiny skin, oily skin needs a treatment with components like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and balancing extracts to control oil and refine texture.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and trehalose help make this serum a reasonable fit for oily skin by providing essential hydration without making your skin more oily. Oily skin often needs targeted ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to control shine, reduce excess oil, and keep pores clear.
What does Imugenerationred Technology do for oily skin?
Imugenerationred Technology helps oily skin by supporting its natural defense and resilience. This helps keep the skin looking healthy and balanced without feeling heavy.
What does Rose Flower Water do for oily skin?
Rose Flower Water helps calm oily skin and keep it clear by reducing redness and fighting skin bacteria. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to keep your face feeling fresh and smooth.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though some can also be used in the morning or twice a day. Oily skin also needs ingredients that help control shine and balance oil.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying it before your retinol product at night. It provides gentle hydration without clogging pores, though oily skin of this type also needs targeted ingredients to help control shine.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment works well in the evening routine for oily skin, providing light hydration without adding extra grease. To manage oily skin best, this type of product also needs ingredients that help control shine.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin because it has a safe makeup without harsh ingredients, though it lacks specific ingredients to control oily shine. A product for this skin needs oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight hydration to help keep pores clear and skin matte.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of Ginkgo biloba cream for two weeks reduced wrinkles and improved skin shape, texture, and tautness in human volunteers compared to baseline.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of soap enriched with Ganoderma lucidum and goat's milk for 3 days resulted in almost complete regression of annular cutaneous sarcoidosis lesions in a 44-year-old male patient.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2016Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides at concentrations of 10, 20, and 40 ΓΖg/mL significantly increased fibroblast viability, migration, and CICP and TGF-Β1 expression compared to the control group, and external use in mice significantly increased wound healing rates and reduced healing time.
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2019Ethanolic extracts of Ganoderma lucidum rich in triterpenoids and phenolic acids exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antityrosinase, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic effects, and can be successfully incorporated into topical cosmeceutical formulations while preserving their bioactivities.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2017
Why other serums fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Peg Ppg-17 4 Dimethyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylhexanoin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Trehalose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Peg-14m, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Peg Ppg-14 7 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Linalool, Lauryl Betaine, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Bht, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract Mushroom Stem Extract
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score 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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