Shiseido vs Azclear
Shiseido and Azclear are a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited, and a soothing line of carefully balanced formulas, respectively. The former is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like glycerin, while the latter is deeply appreciated for its soothing serums. Both suit sensitive skin best, with the first also suiting mature skin, and the second also suiting acne-prone and reactive skin types. They differ in their standout choices for specific concerns, as the brand offers 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, whereas its counterpart features the Medicated Lotion for acne-prone skin.
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 Azclear products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Shiseido vs Azclear products
Questions and answers
Shiseido or Azclear: which is better?
Shiseido offers a wide range of products with varying Lovi fit levels, such as High fit for mature and sensitive skin, while Azclear features a single medicated lotion that has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin. Shiseido products on this page often contain fragrance and carry a higher price point, whereas Azclear lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What is the difference between Shiseido and Azclear?
Shiseido offers a wide range of products with varying fit levels for skin types like sensitive and mature skin, while Azclear features just one medicated lotion that is High for oily acne-prone skin. The products on this page for Shiseido frequently include fragrance and key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, whereas Azclear lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Azclear?
Shiseido products on this page are known for a high price point, whereas Azclear offers a more affordable option with its medicated lotion. Reviewers of Shiseido frequently mention the high price, while Azclear features a single budget-friendly product.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Azclear?
Azclear focuses on breakout-prone skin with its Medicated Lotion, whereas the products on this page for Shiseido vary widely and often receive average or low Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin. Azclear is unlikely to cause irritation as it is fragrance-free, unlike most Shiseido products on this page.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Shiseido and Azclear compare?
Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan and is owned by Shiseido Company, Limited, whereas Azclear was founded in 2010 and is owned by Ego Pharmaceuticals.
Which brand offers fragrance-free product options between Shiseido and Azclear?
Both Shiseido and Azclear offer fragrance-free options among the products on this page. Shiseido features several fragrance-free items while Azclear ensures every product on this page lists no fragrance.
What are the primary skin types that Shiseido fits best according to its brand-focused routines?
According to its brand-focused routines, Shiseido fits sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots best. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and improve radiance.
Research behind their key ingredients
Psychophysical study of the effects of topical application of menthol in healthy volunteers
Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Another Reason for Using Caffeine in Dermocosmetics: Sunscreen Adjuvant
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial
Skin recovery by Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract: Redox control of Nrf2 signaling
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Transdermal Delivery of Baicalin Based on Bio-Vesicles and Its Efficacy in Antiaging of the Skin
Liposomal formulation of a vitamin C derivative: a promising strategy to increase skin permeability
New Chalcone-Derived Molecule for the Topical Regulation of Hyperpigmentation and Skin Aging
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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