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Shu Uemura vs Weleda

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

Shu Uemura and Weleda are distinct skincare lines founded in Japan in 1967 and Switzerland in 1921, respectively. Shu Uemura is known for transformative makeup removers and its gentle, effective cleansing oil, suiting all skin types and offering ideal care for acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the Swiss brand is celebrated for rich moisturizers featuring gentle botanical bases, making both its Skin Food Light and original Skin Food suited best to sensitive skin with targeted benefits for breakouts and dark spots. While the Japanese line maintains balanced comfort across all skin types, the European brand specializes in nourishing botanical solutions for delicate complexions.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Shu Uemura vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Shu Uemura or Weleda: which is better?

Weleda is better for dry skin because its Skin Food moisturizer achieves a High Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Shu Uemura's cleansing oil only reaches an Average fit for that skin type.

What is the difference between Shu Uemura and Weleda?

Weleda's products on this page have a High fit for dry skin, while Shu Uemura's cleansing oil has an Average fit for dry skin. Furthermore, every product on Shu Uemura's page lists no fragrance, whereas Weleda includes fragrance in its products.

Which is more affordable, Shu Uemura or Weleda?

The provided page facts and studies do not contain information regarding the prices or affordability of Shu Uemura and Weleda products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shu Uemura or Weleda?

Shu Uemura's cleansing oil and Weleda's Skin Food moisturizers on this page all have Low or Caution fit levels for acne-prone skin, so neither brand is a strong choice for preventing breakouts.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, Shu Uemura or Weleda?

Weleda uses fragrance in the products on this page, while every Shu Uemura product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Shu Uemura's cleansing oil and Weleda's Skin Food?

For dry skin, Weleda's Skin Food achieves a High Lovi fit level, whereas Shu Uemura's cleansing oil reaches an Average fit level.

When was each brand founded and where are they from?

Shu Uemura was founded in 1967 in Japan, while Weleda was founded in 1921 in Switzerland.

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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