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Shiseido vs Sebamed

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

Shiseido and Sebamed are a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and a German skincare brand founded in 1967, respectively. Shiseido is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and serums formulated with glycerin, while the German brand offers reliable moisturizers and gentle cleansers with scientifically balanced formulas. Both options suit sensitive skin best, with the Japanese brand also favoring mature skin and its counterpart favoring reactive and problematic skin. They ultimately differ in their approaches, as the former relies on meticulous formulations to target aging and hydration, whereas the latter maintains a steady focus on barrier health through skin-neutral pH.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Shiseido vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Sebamed: which is better?

Shiseido offers many products on this page with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin, whereas Sebamed features only a few options with High fits. Shiseido products often feature hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Shiseido and Sebamed?

Shiseido offers a wide range of products with luxurious textures that help provide deep hydration, whereas Sebamed features fragrance-free options like the Clear Face Care Gel and Facial Cleanser for the products on this page. Shiseido's products feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Shiseido or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Shiseido offers a wide range of cleansers on this page that reviewers praise as deep-cleansing and efficient, with options like Deep Cleansing Foam achieving a High Lovi fit for oily and combination skin. Sebamed provides the Facial Cleanser, which also reaches a High Lovi fit for oily, combination, and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Sebamed?

Reviewers note that Shiseido has a high price point, whereas Sebamed products on this page are generally known for being more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Sebamed?

Sebamed's products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts as they are fragrance-free and include oil-free gels like Clear Face Care Gel. Shiseido features many fragranced products on this page, which can sometimes cause skin irritation.

Which brand offers a cleanser rated High for dry skin?

Neither Shiseido nor Sebamed offers a cleanser rated High for dry skin on this page; Shiseido's cleansers receive lower ratings like Caution, Warning, or Low for dry skin, and Sebamed only features the Facial Cleanser which is rated Average for dry skin.

How many Shiseido products are completely fragrance-free according to the page?

According to the page, 5 of the 20 Shiseido products list no fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Shiseido brand-focused routines fit best?

The products on this page for Shiseido fit sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots best according to its brand-focused routines.

Shiseido or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido offers a wider selection of moisturizers on this page with varying Lovi fit levels, such as the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream which achieves a High fit for dry skin, whereas Sebamed features the Clear Face Care Gel with an Average fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient in Shiseido products, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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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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