Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Warning
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A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 moisturizing for your dry skin due to glycerin and dimethicone, but lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration.
- While it provides general skincare benefits, these are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your dry or flaky skin and sensitivity.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this cream for its luxurious, silky texture that deeply hydrates without feeling greasy, often noting visible improvements in skin firmness and brightness within a few weeks. While many report a "lifted" look and smoother texture, a minority of users find the floral fragrance too strong or the price point too high for the results achieved.
Highlights
Silky texture Mostly Mentioned
- “texture is incredibly silky”
- “absorbs beautifully”
- “rich but weightless”
- “feels instantly nourishing.”
Deeply hydrates Often Mentioned
- “skin feels plump and nourished”
- “keeps me moisturized all night”
- “wake up with soft skin”
- “relieves dry, tight feeling.”
Firms and lifts Often Mentioned
- “saw tightened facial contours”
- “skin looks firmer and more lifted”
- “jawline looks more defined”
- “cheeks feel bouncier.”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “very pricey for the amount”
- “too expensive for me”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “luxury price tag.”
Brightens skin Sometimes Noted
- “gives an immediate glow”
- “skin looks brighter”
- “diminished dullness”
- “radiant complexion.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell is so good”
- “soft and relaxing scent”
- “lovely fragrance”
- “smells expensive and nice.”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “fragrance gave me a headache”
- “heavily perfumed”
- “wish it was fragrance-free.”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “made my face red”
- “broke me out”
- “irritated my sensitive skin.”
Heavy or greasy Rarely Noted
- “felt a bit heavy”
- “too greasy for day use”
- “sat on top of my skin”
- “made me look oily.”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see a difference”
- “no lifting effect observed”
- “just a good moisturizer, nothing more”
- “expected more for the price.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream for dry sensitive skin?
This cream provides only moderate moisture and lacks enough rich softening ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable, while its alcohol and other additives may easily trigger sensitivity. A moisturizing treatment for dry sensitive skin needs rich softening ingredients, moisture-locking agents, and soothing components to deeply hydrate and protect the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because it contains alcohol denat and fragrance ingredients that may cause irritation. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs rich emollients and occlusive ingredients to lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Dimethicone do for dry sensitive skin?
Dimethicone helps protect dry sensitive skin, though it may show varying performance compared to other protectants. This type of product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients that support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is a poor match for dry sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient skin-softening and moisture-locking ingredients. A cream for this skin needs rich emollients and occlusives to keep hydration locked in and soothe dryness.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin, as it lacks enough rich moisturizing ingredients to prevent irritation from retinol. When using a treatment like this with retinol, apply the retinol first and follow with a cream that provides deep nourishment and locks in moisture.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for dry sensitive skin, so Lovi advises against using it. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs rich nourishing ingredients and protective barrier builders to lock in moisture and calm irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as reviewers rarely report such issues. However, dry skin needs richer rich emollients and occlusive ingredients to stay soft and properly hydrated.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is not a good fit for dry sensitive skin because it lacks sufficient rich softeners and sealing ingredients to keep your skin hydrated. A product for this skin needs rich, nourishing softeners and heavy sealing ingredients that lock in moisture and soothe dryness.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains 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, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat, Methyl Gluceth-10, Behenyl Alcohol, Peg-240 Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Bht
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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