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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 thoughtful skincare lines beloved for their nourishing moisturizers, potent serums, and protective sunscreens. Skintific suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best through comforting preparations like 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 brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited suits sensitive skin and mature skin best using key ingredients like glycerin, with 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 gentle yet effective daily care and clinical study findings show that glycerin significantly improved stratum corneum hydration, they differ as one carefully balances every component while the other relies on meticulous formulations.

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 · £148.00 · 97% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £251.59 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Skintific vs Shiseido routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · £236.19 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £342.29 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs Shiseido routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · £213.91 · 93% fitBuy Shiseido routine · £296.92 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or Shiseido: which is better?

Skintific and Shiseido both offer quality options, with Skintific achieving Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. Shiseido provides deep hydration and firming benefits, though reviewers frequently mention a strong fragrance and high price point.

What is the difference between Skintific and Shiseido?

Skintific is best for lightweight textures and oil control, while Shiseido excels in deep hydration, brightening, and luxury. The products on this page show that Skintific features fragrance-free formulas, whereas many Shiseido products contain fragrance.

Skintific or Shiseido for dry skin?

Skintific is better for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Shiseido is Average.

Skintific or Shiseido: which moisturizer is better?

Shiseido is better for deep hydration and luxurious textures across its moisturizers, while Skintific offers lighter and more affordable options. Shiseido's moisturizers help improve skin radiance and firmness, though the products on this page often feature a strong fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or Shiseido?

Skintific is more affordable than Shiseido, as Shiseido has a high price point while Skintific is noted for high price point issues.

Between Skintific and Shiseido, which brand has products completely free of fragrance?

Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas most Shiseido products on the page contain fragrance.

How do Skintific and Shiseido compare regarding sun protection performance and white cast?

Skintific does better than Shiseido regarding sunscreen performance, including no white cast and being makeup friendly.

Which brand performs better for brightening and radiance according to review themes?

Shiseido performs better for brightening and radiance according to review themes. Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas many Shiseido products contain fragrance and reviewers often note a strong fragrance.

Skintific or Shiseido for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific offers superior routine fit and better oil control and pore reduction, while Shiseido provides high routine fit with deep hydration. Every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas many Shiseido products contain fragrance.

Skintific or Shiseido: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens on this page, Skintific performs better for sunscreen performance like no white cast and makeup friendliness. Shiseido offers products like Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Day Cream with a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin, but reviewers frequently note strong fragrance.

Skintific or Shiseido for sensitive skin?

Lovi finds that Skintific has a High fit level and Shiseido has an Average to High fit level for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Shiseido products on this page often contain strong fragrance, whereas every Skintific product on this page lists no 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.

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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