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Skintific vs Shiseido

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

Skintific and Shiseido are prominent skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas that support overall skin health and resilience. Skintific features moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens with soothing and hydrating properties that suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, including the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Conversely, the Japanese heritage brand founded in 1872 is beloved for its array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more formulated with key ingredients like glycerin to suit sensitive skin and mature skin best, offering standout choices such as the Treatment Softener for acne-prone skin, the Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream for skin with dark spots, and the Essential Energy Hydrating Cream for mature skin. While both offer effective daily care through meticulous formulations, they differ in their specific product compositions and targeted ingredient profiles.

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

Popular Skintific vs Shiseido products

People Say

SkintificShiseido
  • Deep hydration and moisture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Skin feels more hydrated — Shiseido Activating Essence”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
  • Skin texture and smoothness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Velvety smooth — Shiseido FUTURE SOLUTION LX”
    • “makes skin baby soft — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched”
    • “smoothes rough skin — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “faded pimple marks — Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream”
    • “Eyes look more awake — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Sunscreen performance (no white cast, makeup friendly) Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Great base for makeup — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Strong scent, alcohol smell, potential irritation for sensitive skin. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Small size or packaging issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “isinya sedikit — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “runs out very quickly — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “heavy to travel — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Heavy bottle but plastic pump, cannot see remaining product, straw too short to get last drops. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”

Skintific vs Shiseido routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,200.73 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · SAR 2,211.82 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs Shiseido routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,381.02 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · SAR 2,494.74 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs Shiseido routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,367.83 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · SAR 2,213.02 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or Shiseido: which is better?

Skintific offers better routine fit and lighter textures, while Shiseido delivers superior deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

What is the difference between Skintific and Shiseido?

Both brands offer solid routines, but Skintific stands out for lightweight textures and oil control while Shiseido leads in deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Skintific or Shiseido for dry skin?

Both brands work well for dry skin, with Skintific achieving a Superior routine fit and Shiseido reaching a High routine fit. Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas many Shiseido products on this page contain fragrance.

Skintific or Shiseido: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido is better for deep hydration and luxurious textures across the products on this page, while Skintific offers lighter and more affordable options. For dry skin, Lovi rates Shiseido's Essential Energy Hydrating Cream as High and its Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched as High, compared to Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel which is also rated High.

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Which is more affordable, Skintific or Shiseido?

Shiseido has a high price point while Skintific is more affordable.

Skintific or Shiseido for dark spots?

Shiseido is a better choice for dark spots because reviewers note it improves radiance better, and Lovi rates its Eudermine Revitalizing Essence and White Lucent Brightening Gel Cream as High for skin with dark spots. Skintific has fragrance-free options like its All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, which also fits skin with dark spots at a High level.

Which brand has products with no fragrance?

Every product on this page by Skintific lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while only 5 of 20 products from Shiseido do.

Skintific or Shiseido for oily skin?

Skintific is the better choice for oily skin, offering superior routine fit compared to Shiseido's high fit on this page. Reviewers note that Skintific provides better oil control and pore reduction, alongside lightweight textures across its products on this page.

Skintific or Shiseido: which sunscreen is better?

Skintific is better for sunscreens as its All Day Light Sunscreen Mist achieves a High fit level across all listed skin types on this page, whereas Shiseido products on this page show lower fit levels or cautions for several skin types.

Skintific or Shiseido for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer options for sensitive skin, but Lovi rates Skintific as having a Superior routine fit compared to Shiseido's High fit for this skin type. Furthermore, every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas many Shiseido products contain added fragrance.

Skintific or Shiseido for acne-prone skin?

Skintific is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Shiseido is High. Reviewers also note that Skintific does better for oil control and pore reduction.

Skintific or Shiseido for mature skin?

Both brands offer solid options for mature skin, but Skintific achieves a Superior routine fit for mature skin while Shiseido achieves a High routine fit.

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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