Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate for skin with dark spots
Imugenerationred Technology
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract Mushroom Stem ExtractAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 trehalose which provide humectant action, supporting skin hydration.
- While it offers general skincare benefits like hydration, these ingredients are mostly supportive and not directly relevant to your main goal of pigmentation.
- The product is safe for your normal skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this serum as part of your PM routine starting 3x/week and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute for it to absorb.
- Apply the serum on dry skin to help fade pigmentation effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and always use SPF 30+ during the day.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently describe this serum as a lightweight, fast-absorbing "pre-serum" that significantly boosts hydration and radiance, leaving skin feeling softer and smoother. Many report a visible "glow" and improved resilience against aging signs. Some users with sensitive skin find the fragrance and alcohol content irritating, and others feel the high price tag isn't justified by the results.
Highlights
Fast absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly.”
Hydration boost Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft, dewy, and moisturized.”
Increases radiance Often Mentioned
- “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy."”
High price Often Mentioned
- “Expensive, pricey, high cost for the amount.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Pleasant floral fragrance, relaxing, luxurious smell.”
Smoother skin Sometimes Noted
- “Improves texture, plumps skin, reduces visible pores.”
Fragrance/alcohol Sometimes Noted
- “Strong scent, alcohol smell, potential irritation for sensitive skin.”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “No noticeable difference, not moisturizing enough on its own.”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops.”
Skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts, redness, or exacerbated oiliness for some.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Shiseido Ultimune work for skin with dark spots?
Shiseido Ultimune works for skin with dark spots by providing supportive hydration, though it is only an average fit because its ingredients do not directly target dark spots. A product for this skin needs a blend of effective antioxidants and soothing ingredients that provide significant benefits for pigmentation concerns without any risk of irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Skin Research and Technology, 2024
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This serum is only an average fit for skin with dark spots because its ingredients mostly support hydration rather than fading spots. A product that truly fits this skin needs a blend of effective antioxidants and soothing ingredients that target dark spots.
What does Imugenerationred Technology do for skin with dark spots?
Imugenerationred Technology helps defend skin against daily damage and supports a smooth, even look. It works to keep skin resilient so dark spots are less likely to form or linger.
What does Rose Flower Water do for skin with dark spots?
Rose Flower Water helps calm the skin and may reduce redness, but it is unlikely to directly fade dark spots. To effectively target uneven skin tone and dark spots, this type of skin needs brightening plant extracts and antioxidants.
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This treatment goes in the evening routine step after cleansing and before moisturizing, which keeps it simple and safe around sun exposure. While it provides good hydration, it lacks the specialized ingredients needed to fade dark spots, which call for targeted brighteners like vitamin C, retinoids, or exfoliating acids.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying this product first in your evening routine and following it with your retinol. Skincare for dark spots works best when it includes targeted ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, or alpha arbutin to directly address pigmentation.
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment works well in the evening for your skin with dark spots, providing hydration and general support rather than targeting pigmentation directly. To properly address dark spots, this skin needs ingredients like direct pigment-fading actives or exfoliating acids.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots because its ingredients have a safe profile with a low risk of skin reactions. To better target dark spots, this skin needs a product containing brightening active ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, or retinoids.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, geraniol, and citronellol) and 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, 2017Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Topical application of a 2% cream containing combined fruit extracts for 56 days significantly reduced wrinkle depth by 11.5%, length by 10.07%, and area by 29.55% in 21 female subjects compared to a placebo.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract, and mannitol improves inflammatory lesions, Investigator Global Assessment, and seborrhea intensity when added to adapalene 0.1% gel in patients with acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015Topical application of Ginkgo biloba cream for two weeks reduced wrinkles and improved skin shape, texture, and tautness in human volunteers compared to baseline.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of soap enriched with Ganoderma lucidum and goat's milk for 3 days resulted in almost complete regression of annular cutaneous sarcoidosis lesions in a 44-year-old male patient.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2016Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides at concentrations of 10, 20, and 40 ΓΖg/mL significantly increased fibroblast viability, migration, and CICP and TGF-Β1 expression compared to the control group, and external use in mice significantly increased wound healing rates and reduced healing time.
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2019Ethanolic extracts of Ganoderma lucidum rich in triterpenoids and phenolic acids exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antityrosinase, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic effects, and can be successfully incorporated into topical cosmeceutical formulations while preserving their bioactivities.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2017
Why other serums fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Peg Ppg-17 4 Dimethyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylhexanoin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Trehalose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Peg-14m, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Peg Ppg-14 7 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Parfum, Disodium Edta, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Linalool, Lauryl Betaine, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Bht, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract Mushroom Stem Extract
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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