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Shiseido vs Aēsop

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

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

Popular Shiseido vs Aēsop products

People Say

ShiseidoAēsop
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Luxurious and lightweight texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Gentle cleansing and soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Will not remove makeup—which is exactly what you want for a gentle morning wash. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “face feels squeaky clean — Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam”
  • Pleasant scent and experience Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Pleasant floral fragrance, relaxing, luxurious smell. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • Brightening and radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Smoothed out crow's feet — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “tighter jawline, lifted appearance, improved elasticity, less sagging — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “wrinkles look softer — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “expensive, investment piece, pricey for the amount, luxury cost — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Packaging and design issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “heavy jar, waste of plastic, faulty pump (on dispenser versions) — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Sticky or difficult texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Aēsop: which is better?

Shiseido is better for deep hydration, anti-aging, and brightening, while Aēsop is better for gentle cleansing, soothing, and pleasant scents. Both brands share a high price point among the products on this page.

What is the difference between Shiseido and Aēsop?

Shiseido is best for sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, and it offers products featuring glycerin and hyaluronic acid. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide deep hydration and firming moisturizers, though some may cause skin irritation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Shiseido is better for deep-cleansing and efficient cleansers among the products on this page, while Aēsop is better for gentle cleansing and soothing. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Aēsop?

Both Shiseido and Aēsop are noted by reviewers for having a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Aēsop?

Aēsop helps cause fewer breakouts among the products on this page, as reviewing feedback notes that Shiseido can sometimes lead to skin irritation. Topical hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin quality without clogging pores.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Between Shiseido and Aësop, which brand offers better options for sensitive skin?

Shiseido offers better options for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates several of its products high for this skin type, whereas Aēsop has average ratings for sensitive skin. Shiseido's formulas frequently feature glycerin and hyaluronic acid, helping provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do Shiseido and Aësop compare in terms of fragrance use across their products?

Shiseido products on this page frequently use added fragrance, with only 5 out of 20 products listing no fragrance. In contrast, every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and skin smoothing according to reviewers?

Shiseido performs better for anti-aging and skin smoothing according to reviewers.

Shiseido or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido offers moisturizers that are noted for firming and line-reducing benefits, while Aēsop moisturizers provide non-greasy, balancing hydration. Both brands feature options with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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