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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 than Weleda if you want a wide selection of products with high Lovi fit levels for mature and sensitive skin, as well as products containing hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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What is the difference between Shiseido and Weleda?

Shiseido is a Japanese company offering a wide variety of skincare products on this page with key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, whereas Weleda is a Swiss company featuring a smaller selection consisting of Skin Food and Skin Food Light. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido offers a wide variety of moisturizers with different fit levels, such as Essential Energy Hydrating Cream which has a High fit for dry skin, while Weleda features options like Skin Food which also has a High fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Weleda?

Reviewers frequently note that Shiseido products on this page have a high price point, whereas Weleda is generally considered a more affordable option. Topical hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin.

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Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Weleda?

Weleda offers fewer products on this page and its Skin Food moisturizers have low or caution fit levels for acne-prone skin, while Shiseido includes several options with high fit levels for acne-prone skin like Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream.

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

Shiseido was founded in Japan in 1872, whereas Weleda was founded in Switzerland in 1921. Both brands are well-established companies with long histories in the skincare industry.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free options among their listed products?

Shiseido offers more fragrance-free options among the products on this page, with 5 out of 20 items listing no fragrance. In contrast, Weleda lists 2 products on this page, and all of them contain fragrance.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Shiseido's Essential Energy Hydrating Cream and Weleda's Skin Food?

Shiseido's Essential Energy Hydrating Cream achieves a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Weleda's Skin Food also reaches a High Lovi fit level for dry skin.

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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