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Shu Uemura vs BABOR

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

Shu Uemura and BABOR are renowned skincare houses originating from Japan and Germany, respectively. Shu Uemura is known for transformative makeup removers and meticulously crafted formulas like the cleansing oil, suiting all skin types best and supporting acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the brand is celebrated for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, such as the Enzyme Cleanser and Hydra Plus, which suit dry, normal, and combination skin. While both prioritize gentle, effective care, they differ in their heritage, specific standout products, and target skin types.

Shu Uemura is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2003.

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular Shu Uemura vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Shu Uemura or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is better than Shu Uemura because the products on this page achieve Superior fit levels across almost all skin types. BABOR also offers fragrance-free options as well as formulas containing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which help maintain skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shu Uemura and BABOR?

BABOR fits most skin types with a Superior level across its products on this page, whereas Shu Uemura offers average to low fits for the skin types listed. BABOR also includes fragrance in one of its products, while every Shu Uemura product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Shu Uemura or BABOR?

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Which causes fewer breakouts, Shu Uemura or BABOR?

BABOR is the better choice for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser as Superior for oily acne-prone skin, whereas the Shu Uemura cleansing oil has a Caution rating for that skin type. BABOR helps provide effective cleansing while keeping breakouts less likely.

How does the country of origin and founding year compare between Shu Uemura and BABOR?

Shu Uemura was founded in 1967 in Japan, whereas BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products featured on the page, Shu Uemura or BABOR?

Shu Uemura has more fragrance-free products on this page because every product listed for the brand contains no fragrance, whereas BABOR has only one out of two fragrance-free products.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Shu Uemura's cleansing oil and BABOR's Hydra Plus?

For dry skin, BABOR's Hydra Plus has a High Lovi fit level, whereas Shu Uemura's cleansing oil has an Average fit level. Both products feature glycerin, which helps hydrate the skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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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