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Shiseido vs Weleda

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

Shiseido and Weleda are esteemed beauty houses originating from Japan and Switzerland respectively, with the former founded in 1872 and the latter in 1921. Shiseido is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more, formulated with key ingredients like glycerin, while the Swiss brand is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical formulas. Both of these brands suit sensitive skin best, and the Japanese line additionally suits mature skin with gentle yet effective daily care. They differ in their specific offerings, as the Japanese line provides 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, whereas the Swiss line features Skin Food Light for acne-prone skin and Skin Food for skin with dark spots.

Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Shiseido and Weleda products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Shiseido vs Weleda products

Shiseido vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Shiseido or Weleda: which is better?

Shiseido is generally better for targeted skincare needs, as the products on this page offer superior or high Lovi fit levels for mature and sensitive skin types through key ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Weleda provides fewer options, mostly catering to dry skin with average to high Lovi fits. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Shiseido and Weleda?

Shiseido offers a wide variety of skincare products on this page containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Weleda features just two moisturizer options in the Skin Food range. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Shiseido or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido offers a much wider range of moisturizers with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types compared to Weleda, which features only two products. For dry skin, Shiseido options like Essential Energy Hydrating Cream show a High fit level, while Weleda Skin Food also provides a High fit level for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Shiseido or Weleda?

Reviewers note that Shiseido has a high price point. The products on this page for Weleda do not mention pricing concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Shiseido or Weleda?

Shiseido and Weleda both offer products on this page with varying breakout risks, but Shiseido includes several options rated low for acne-prone skin while Weleda's Skin Food is rated low for breakouts. Squalane, a key ingredient, may induce inflammatory mediators in keratinocytes.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

When was Shiseido founded compared to Weleda?

Shiseido was founded in 1872 in Japan, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in Switzerland in 1921.

Which brand has more products listed on the page, Shiseido or Weleda?

Shiseido has significantly more products listed on the page with 20 items compared to Weleda which only features 2 products.

Which Shiseido product is best for mature skin and receives a Superior fit level?

Shiseido has multiple products on this page that receive a Superior fit level for mature skin, including the Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream and Essential Energy Hydrating Day Cream.

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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