Shiseido Bio-Performance Skin Filler for oily acne-prone skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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
- Offers moderate suitability for oily skin as dimethicone provides emollient action, but lacks sufficient ingredients for strong seboregulation to address your oiliness or shiny skin.
- The product provides excellent moisturizing and smoothing benefits due to glycerin and dimethicone, which hydrate and smooth the skin, but it does not contain targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to effectively treat your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users report a significant plumping and volumizing effect that enhances skin bounce and hydration, with results often likened to mild aesthetic procedures. The innovative two-step day/night system is frequently praised for its texture and effectiveness on fine lines. The primary drawbacks mentioned are the high cost and the commitment to a multi-step routine.
Highlights
Visible plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin looked and felt juicier”
- “crazy-plump skin”
- “instant filler benefits”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Moisture, moisture, moisture”
- “eliminated dryness”
- “intense hydration”
Nice texture Often Mentioned
- “Silkiest texture”
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-sticky finish”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't worth the price”
- “very expensive”
- “investment skincare”
Softens lines Sometimes Noted
- “Softened lines”
- “wrinkles less visible”
- “smoother under-eye area”
Cumbersome routine Rarely Noted
- “Two-step process is a hassle”
- “need to remember both”
- “time-consuming routine”
Subtle results Rarely Noted
- “Didn't notice any changes”
- “didn't work for me”
- “results are subtle”
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Questions and answers
How well does Shiseido Bio-Performance work for oily acne-prone skin?
Shiseido Bio-Performance Skin Filler works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it hydrates and smooths the skin safely without irritation, but it lacks targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to treat breakouts and control excess oiliness. A moisturizing treatment for this skin type needs ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to balance oil and target blemishes while providing lightweight hydration.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and dimethicone make this serum a fit by giving your skin great moisture and a smooth feel, though it lacks ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to manage oil and breakouts. For this skin, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to control oil and clear blemishes while keeping skin hydrated without clogging pores.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type to also include targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to effectively treat breakouts.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment alongside retinol to keep your skin soft and smooth, applying it right before your retinol. Using a moisturizer with retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and helps your skin adjust while keeping breakouts and dryness in check. Oily acne-prone skin of this type needs products containing targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide and oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, as treatments fit simply and safely there, though some can also be used in the morning or twice a day. It is unlikely to irritate your oily acne-prone skin since it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts from harsh ingredients, though it lacks targeted acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to effectively treat your breakouts. To better fit oily acne-prone skin, this type of product needs ingredients for strong seboregulation and blemish control.
Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment can be used around the eyes and on the body, as its safety profile is very good with no harsh ingredients. However, because skin varies in thickness across the body, a product of this type needs lightweight hydration for delicate areas and richer barrier support for thicker skin areas.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
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, 2017Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Daily topical application of a combination of Trifolium pratense flower extract and a biomimetic peptide increased anagen hair by 13%, decreased telogen hair density by 29%, and increased the anagen/telogen ratio by 46% over baseline in 30 volunteers with receding hair compared to placebo over 4 months.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013A water-in-oil microemulsion vehicle significantly enhanced the intradermal delivery of genistein, daidzein, and biochanin A in excised guinea pig and Yucatan micropig skin, with genistein exhibiting the most marked increase in skin accumulation and effectively preventing UV irradiation-induced erythema formation.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2010Topical administration of Trifolium pratense extract ointment significantly increased collagen production, epidermis thickness, fibroblast distribution, wound contraction, and Bcl-2 mRNA levels while reducing Bax and p53 mRNA levels in Wistar rats compared to non-intervention controls.
Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 2021
Why other moisturizers fit oily acne-prone skin better
A Tris/Arg-formulated cleanser significantly decreased noninflammatory and inflammatory acne and pore size with keratotic plugs compared to an AEC/AC cleanser in male Thai subjects with mild to moderate acne over 4 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020A peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes improved adult female acne by decreasing lesion counts, sebum production, GAGS scores, and local androgen levels while increasing beclin-1 levels.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Batyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Behenic Acid, Elaies Guineensis Kernel Oil Palm Kernel Oil, Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Elaies Guineensis Oil Palm Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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