Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream for mature skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Low
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for mature skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Suitable for normal skin due to the presence of glycerin and dimethicone, which provide humectant and emollient actions respectively, supporting skin hydration and smoothness.
- While these ingredients offer general skincare benefits, they are mostly supportive and not directly targeted at addressing your concerns with wrinkles and fine lines.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help smooth fine lines.
- Apply this product after your toner and serum, but before your SPF in the morning. Follow your cleanser and toner steps to keep your skin balanced.
- Gently press a small amount into your face and neck. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent extra tension.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. Clean skin helps the product absorb much more evenly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
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 is Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream a weak match for mature skin?
This cream is a weak match because its ingredients mostly provide basic hydration and smoothness rather than directly targeting wrinkles and fine lines. A moisturizing treatment for mature skin needs potent ingredients that address wrinkles and fine lines while keeping the skin well-nourished.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for mature skin?
This cream is a weak match for mature skin because its ingredients are mostly supportive rather than directly targeting wrinkles and fine lines. A product of this type needs potent ingredients for wrinkles and fine lines, plenty of soft and smooth components, and peptides and antioxidants for this skin.
What does Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Dimethicone do for mature skin?
Dimethicone helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth while protecting the skin barrier. When used regularly, it may improve skin firmness and keep the surface hydrated throughout the day.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2012Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning and evening skincare routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and after your treatment in the evening. Daily use of a moisturizer like this helps keep skin soft and hydrated, though mature skin also needs targeted anti-aging ingredients like peptides or retinoids to address fine lines and wrinkles.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol treatment to help keep your skin soft and smooth. Using a moisturizer with retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may make your skin feel more comfortable as it adjusts.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine to support hydration and smoothness. Regular daily application helps keep your skin soft and comfortable.
Health Science Reports, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a very low likelihood of causing breakouts according to reviewer reports. To properly care for mature skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients like peptides and retinoids to help smooth fine lines and firm the skin.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. However, it is a weak match for mature skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for wrinkles and fine lines, which mature skin needs.
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, 2024Treatment 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, 2007Externally applied substances such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, licorice extracts, dimethicone, petrolatum, and paraffin wax treat skin disease resulting from damage to the skin barrier.
Clinics in Dermatology, 2012
Why other moisturizers fit mature skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
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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