15 Best Shiseido Products You Should Definitely Try In 2020
Choosing the right beauty products can often be challenging — be it for skincare or makeup. With so many brands screaming at the top of their voice that they’re the ones to trust, the task becomes tougher. “Should I go for something revolutionary backed with science” or take the “au naturale route”, is the perpetual dilemma we’re left with while selecting the best bottled wonders for our skin’s sanity.
Shiseido has been amalgamating science and nature since 1872. The Ginza (Tokyo) based brand boasts of revolutionary skin, makeup, and skincare products that are loved across continents. Here are 15 best Shiseido products you should try before 2020 ends.
15 Best Shiseido Skin Care Products You Should Try Before 2020 Ends
1. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Intensive Eye Contour Cream
They say that our eyes are the first assets that reveal our age. Scientifically speaking, the super-delicate skin surrounding our peepers is to be blamed here – plus all the screen-time, remember? This immediately paves the way for the dreaded first signs of aging! Before you get yourself worked up, take a look at this bestseller from Shiseido’s Benefiance range. Banish fine lines, crow’s feet, corner creases, and other problems with this ultra-rich eye cream. Formulated using WrinkleResist24 technology and enriched with active ingredients like burnet extract and Super Bio-Hyaluronic Acid, the cream restores smooth, resilient, younger-looking skin around the eyes.
Pros
- Rich texture
- Easy to blend
- Quick-absorbing
- Leaves no residue
- Luxe packaging
- Pleasant scent
Cons
- It contains parabens.
2. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Night Cream
Nights are meant for pampering your skin with due TLC, and a great night cream acts as the prime catalyst in helping us do that. A night cream can amp-up your beauty game like no other, given that you’ve found the one your skin adores. Another gem from Shiseido’s Benefiance WrinkleResist24 range, this ultra-rich cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles significantly. Formulated with WrinkleResist24 technology using chlorella and gambir extracts, the cream provides intensive moisture, which helps make your skin look fresh and radiant every morning.
Pros
- Easy to blend
- Quick-absorbing
- Leaves no residue
- Luxe packaging
- Smells amazing
Cons
- Slightly expensive
3. Shiseido Benefiance Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam
The cleansing step is perhaps the most important one in your daily CTMP routine. Your face needs to be clean and non-greasy before moving on to any further steps of your skincare regimen. This rich foaming cleanser with granules does just that and more by removing all impurities from your pores along with excess skin cells that may contribute to aging. Its extra creamy formula cleans without stripping the skin of its essential moisture.
Pros
- Lathers instantly
- Anti-aging properties
- Hydrates the skin
- Dermatologist-tested
Cons
- It may require a lot of water to rinse off thoroughly.
4 .Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum
Serums provide ample hydration and nourish the skin. This serum from the award-winning Ultimune series by Shiseido strengthens facial skin from within while protecting it from day-to-day damage and visible aging signs. It contains Ultimune Complex™ that comprises Bulgarian rose water, yeast extract, and a powerful botanical blend of ginkgo biloba leaf extract, shiso, and thyme. The skin-firming serum is also enriched with outstanding antioxidant properties of reishi mushroom and iris root, helping your skin look smoother.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Paraben and mineral-oil free
- Dermatologically-tested
- Instant firming effect
Cons
- The fragrance may be overwhelming for some.
5. Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream
If you have always dreamed of dewy, flawless skin, Shiseido’s products never seem to disappoint. Justifying its name, this Super Revitalizing Cream instantly fortifies your skin and lends an ethereal glow that lasts all day. The advanced Bio-Revitalizing Complex acts as a shield and protects the skin from harmful environmental factors. On the other hand, dreaded signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, pigmentation are taken care of by Super Bio-Hyaluronic Acid N.
Pros
- Rich yet quick absorbing
- Suits all skin types
- Non-comedogenic
- Dermatologically-tested
Cons
- Slightly expensive
6. Shiseido SPF 18 Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Day Emulsion
The safest way to keep your skin healthy is by protecting it, and we’re not just talking about lathering a generous amount of sunscreen. Aging skin needs special care against environmental stressors like the sun’s harsh rays and increasing pollution levels. An emulsion can emerge as a life savior here. This emulsion is lightweight and contains Super Bio-Hyaluronic Acid and hydroxyproline that offer age-defense and wrinkle-smoothing properties.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Dermatologist-tested
- UV protection
- Anti-aging properties
Cons
- It may feel heavy for some.
7. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Are you a beach person? Do you like to workout outdoors? If yes, chances are you’re already a fan of this one. For the uninitiated, this ocean-friendly formula is already a rage amongst adventure-hungry millennials. Formulated with WetForce Technology and HeatForce Technology, this is probably one of the best sunscreens you’ll ever lay your hands on. It works by creating an invisible, lightweight protective veil that doesn’t wash away in the heat or water. The broad-spectrum sunscreen vanishes as soon as you slather it on without leaving any residue.
Pros
- Water-resistant
- Long-lasting
- No whitish cast
- Ocean-friendly formula
Cons
- It contains parabens.
8. Shiseido Waso Clear Mega Hydrating Cream
Let’s say our final goodbyes to open pores and uneven skin with the help of carrot cells, peony root extract and other innovative yet nature-sourced ingredients. Formulated using PhytoResist System+, this 24-hour moisturizing clear cream is one of the best Shiseido products as it recharges your skin, banishing dryness for round-the-clock rejuvenated, smoother looking skin. It can be used over and under makeup as well.
Pros
- Lightweight texture
- Cooling in nature
- Best for both day/night time use
- Provides instant freshness
Cons
- Some may find it slightly sticky.
9. Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick For Women – PK303/ Pink Mesa
Let’s take on the world with innate confidence and a new shade of lipstick, shall we? A vibrant, perfect pink color on your pout can win several wars. This ultra-creamy lipstick glides smoothly and instantly provides a selfie-ready pout. All credits go to its primary ingredient Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE. It allows moisture to stay intact for long hours after applying. Although it has a creamy texture, it glides effortlessly and stays put for long hours.
Pros
- Highly pigmented
- Hydrating lipstick
- Available in other shades
- Creamy formula
Cons
- It may not be transfer-resistant.
10. Shiseido Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Edge Meister Japan Mascara
Fluttery eyelashes can win anyone’s heart and a good choice of mascara will make your eyes look dramatically wide-eyed. This bestselling mascara is indeed one of the best Shiseido products. The ultra-black, super-smooth mascara is known to elongate the lashes like no other. Thanks to the 4 mm liquid lengthening fibers, which provides volume like no other! Macadamia nut oil helps condition your lashes while the applicator brush features shallow grooves that lengthen and curl every single lash.
Pros
- Jet black color
- Long-lasting
- Easy to glide
- Conditioning formula
Cons
- Some may find it hard to wipe off.
11. Shiseido White Lucent Multibright Night Cream
This breakthrough multifunctional night cream formulated with MultiBright and Double Strike PROApproachx2 brightening technologies fights dullness, uneven skin tone, and tanning, among a host of other skin imperfections. The SakuraRESIST Technology with Japanese cherry blossoms helps in eliminating dark spots and keeping them at bay. It is also safe to be used before and after skin-brightening cosmetic procedures.
Pros
- Rich yet easy to blend
- Quick-absorbing
- Non-comedogenic
- Dermatologist-tested
Cons
- The fragrance may be overpowering for some.
12. Shiseido White Lucent Microtargeting Spot Corrector
This revolutionary spot-corrector enriched with the goodness of Japanese cherry blossoms like prunus yedoensis, goes a thousand miles to prove that! Formulated using MicroTarget Technology and Double Strike PROApproachx2 brightening technology that targets spots at “laser speed”, this one could be your savior on those last-minute breakouts before a date or that interview! It reduces the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and other problematic areas for radiant and healthy glow.
Pros
- Blends well
- Suitable for all skin types
- Works on old scars too
- Dermatologist-tested
Cons
- It may take a long time for results to show.
13. Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam
While traveling from one climate to another, our skin goes through a lot and needs special pampering. Loaded with exclusive signature Japanese ingredients such as yomogi extract, white clay, and micro white powder, it fights dullness for clear-as-crystal, radiant skin. Besides this, the InternalPowerResist formula fortifies and protects the skin as we discover quaint or exotic locales. Ideal for all skin types, the ImuCalm compound strengthens the skin barrier, while the hamamelis extract offers antioxidant properties.
Pros
- Contains rice germ oil
- Non-drying
- Loaded with anti-aging properties
- Value for money
Cons
- It may leave combination skin slightly dry.
14. Shiseido FITIT Integrate Liquid Eyeliner Black
If there’s one thing that can make or break your look, it’s your eyeliner. In this fast-paced world, every woman needs her eyeliner to be her best friend. How? By being bold, smudge-free, and long-lasting! This eyeliner by Shiseido remains on the wishlist of many. Thanks to all the properties mentioned above and a precision brush-applicator for bold or fine lines. The liner doesn’t chip off or fade after a point, so you don’t have to worry about frequent touch-ups.
Pros
- Jet black color
- Smooth application
- Smudge-proof
- Doesn’t chip/fade
Cons
- The quantity may be lesser than expected.
15. Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color – PK 304 Carnation
If you’ve been on the hunt for a blusher that adds a natural flush to your face, you need not look any further. This Satin Face Color is just the right pick for you, if you too yearn for that pink flush on your face. Satiny in finish, the blush indeed is one of the best Shiseido products and gives a radiant, healthy-looking glow with a single swipe. It has a refined texture and moisturizing formula, making it easy to blend-in and acts almost like your second skin.
Pros
- Moisturizing properties
- Great pigmentation
- Easy to apply
- Refined finish
Cons
- Some may not find it too shimmery.
Now that you know the best products from Shiseido — products that perform and are counted amongst the world’s best skincare and makeup products, let us also join the ongoing rage of exploring more J-beauty delights and try at least one Shiseido product for ourselves. Shall we? We hope that you found a skincare or makeup product that fits your needs best in this list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Shiseido products good?
Shiseido is popularly known as a brand that incorporates innovation and deeply-nourishing ingredients to bring out skincare and makeup products that work wonders for healthy and glowing skin.
Is Shiseido high-end?
Known for their innovative ingredients and a luxe packaging, Shiseido is indeed touted as high-end by many.
Does Shiseido have retinol?
Retinol, with its collagen-boosting properties, greatly helps in reversing signs of aging. The anti-aging products from Shiseido may contain retinol.
Are Shiseido products safe during pregnancy?
Yes, the brand claims it is safe to continue using its products during pregnancy. However, make sure to consult your doctor first.
Do Shiseido products contain parabens?
Shiseido uses a permitted volume of ethylparaben and methylparaben for a few of its products, following rigorous safety protocols.
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