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Bioderma vs Shiseido

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Bioderma and Shiseido are renowned skincare brands offering thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and more, all anchored by nourishing glycerin. The French brand, founded in 1977, suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best, gently addressing reactivity with high-tolerance formulations like Sensibio Gel Moussant, Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil, and Atoderm Intensive Eye. Conversely, the Japanese brand, established in 1872, suits sensitive and mature skin best through meticulous formulations such as Treatment Softener, Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream, and Essential Energy Hydrating Cream. While both brands deliver key ingredients that improve skin hydration and restore barrier function, they differ in their heritage and specific targeted solutions.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs Shiseido products

People Say

BiodermaShiseido
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
  • Luxurious Texture and Absorption Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
  • Skin Brightening and Radiance Not 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”
  • Makeup Primer and Application Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Noticeable difference in size of pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “foundation sits perfectly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “Great base for makeup — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
  • Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Very unpleasant chemical smell. You definitely don't want this accidentally going into your mouth. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “scent is too strong — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “strong scent — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
  • Initial Stickiness and Residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Stays tacky and shiny — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “slightly tacky — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “A little too much (too greasy) — Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream”
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”

Bioderma vs Shiseido routines for dry skin

Buy Bioderma routine · £108.52 · 87% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £251.59 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Bioderma vs Shiseido routines for oily skin

Buy Shiseido routine · £342.29 · 84% fitBuy Bioderma routine · £188.24 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Bioderma vs Shiseido routines for combination skin

Buy Bioderma routine · £129.96 · 84% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £296.92 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or Shiseido: which is better?

Bioderma is better for sensitive formulas and dry skin routines, where Lovi rates its fit as High, whereas Shiseido is better for luxurious textures and deep hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient across Shiseido products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Bioderma and Shiseido?

Bioderma is better for gentle, non-irritating formulas and makeup primer, whereas Shiseido is preferred for deep hydration, luxurious texture, and skin brightening. Both brands offer high routine fit for most skin types, but Bioderma achieves a higher fit level for dry skin.

Bioderma or Shiseido for dry skin?

Bioderma is better for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine as High, whereas Shiseido has an Average routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for Shiseido also frequently list fragrance and can sometimes cause skin irritation.

Bioderma or Shiseido: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle cleansing, as the products on this page receive frequent praise for being gentle and effective.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Shiseido?

Bioderma is more affordable, as Shiseido is often noted for a high price point across the products on this page.

Bioderma or Shiseido: which brand is better for mature skin?

Bioderma offers a High routine fit for mature skin, whereas Shiseido achieves an Average routine fit. Reviewers note that Shiseido improves radiance and provides firming and line-reducing moisturizers.

Bioderma or Shiseido: which has a more gentle formula regarding fragrance and scent?

Bioderma does better for a gentle and non-irritating formula, while Shiseido is often noted for strong fragrance. Bioderma has 9 of 20 products on this page that list no fragrance, compared to 5 of 20 for Shiseido.

Bioderma or Shiseido: which brand is better for reducing dark spots and improving radiance?

Shiseido does better for skin brightening and radiance among the products on this page, while both brands achieve a High Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots. Shiseido's formulas frequently help improve radiance and provide deep hydration, although some users note strong fragrances.

Bioderma or Shiseido for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and Shiseido offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Bioderma provides gentle and non-irritating formulas, while Shiseido is known for deep hydration and luxurious textures.

Bioderma or Shiseido: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma is better for soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers, while Shiseido is better for deep hydration and luxurious textures. Lovi rates Bioderma High for dry skin routines and Shiseido Average.

Bioderma or Shiseido for sensitive skin?

Bioderma has a High routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Shiseido has a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Both brands work well for this skin type, but Bioderma is known for gentle and non-irritating formulas.

Bioderma or Shiseido for acne-prone skin?

Both Bioderma and Shiseido offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin, with Bioderma also featuring a gentle formula and Shiseido providing deep hydration.

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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