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Shiseido vs MAËLYS

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

Shiseido and MAËLYS are distinct beauty labels, with the historic Japanese brand offering a thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, and serums formulated with nourishing glycerin, while the latter is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Shiseido suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas its contemporary counterpart suits all skin types best. The two differ as the first relies on targeted formulations like the Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream and Essential Energy Hydrating Cream to improve stratum corneum hydration, while both deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions.

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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Shiseido vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Shiseido or MAËLYS: which is better?

Shiseido is the better choice for most shoppers on this page, offering a wide range of moisturizers, cleansers, and treatments with high Lovi fit levels for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. In contrast, the products on this page from MAËLYS feature mostly low Lovi fit levels across skin types.

What is the difference between Shiseido and MAËLYS?

Shiseido offers a wide range of skincare products that provide deep hydration and firming benefits, while MAËLYS features very few products on this page with lower fit levels across most skin types. Shiseido uses key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Which is more affordable, Shiseido or MAËLYS?

Reviews for the products on this page mention a high price point for Shiseido, but the provided page facts do not contain pricing information to compare affordability between Shiseido and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or MAËLYS?

Shiseido is unlikely to cause fewer breakouts overall, as the products on this page include several moisturizers and night creams that carry warning ratings for acne-prone skin, alongside options with high fit levels. By comparison, MAËLYS offers only two products on this page, and its serum shows a low fit level for acne-prone skin.

Between Shiseido and MAËLYS, which brand has products that are entirely free of fragrance?

Both brands offer products that are free of fragrance, with Shiseido having 5 out of 20 products and MAËLYS having 1 out of 2 products without added fragrance on this page.

Which brand has been in business longer, Shiseido or MAËLYS?

Shiseido has been in business longer, having been founded in Japan in 1872 compared to MAËLYS, which was founded in 2017.

How many products from Shiseido and MAËLYS combined list no fragrance at all on the page?

Shiseido has 5 products on this page that list no fragrance, while MAËLYS has 1 product, making a combined total of 6 fragrance-free products.

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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