11 Shiseido Products Byrdie Editors Buy on Repeat

Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen $50.00

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If there were a checklist for making sunscreens, this SPF would be the blueprint. 50+ SPF coverage? Check. Gives you a dewy glow and not make you look like you're related to Beetlejuice? Check. We love it so much we wrote a full review on it, and dermatologists love it too.

Board-certified dermatologist, Rina Weimann (Allawh), MD, stresses the importance of using daily sunscreen, and says to look for one with at least an SPF of 30 as it'll block 97 percent of the sun’s UVB rays.

Furthermore, Shiseido uses WetForce Technology, a technology that makes combined negative ions with the positive ions from sweat and water to create an additional barrier of skin protection, in combination with HeatForce Technology, a heat-sensing essence that becomes stronger with external heat, to become SynchroShield, a stronger shield of defense against the sun. It's like your SPF is wearing SPF while you wear your SPF. What more could you need?

Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream $64.00

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Byrdie contributing writer Bianca Lambert wrote a rave review about this eye cream, the one that made her realize she might need eye creams. This cream will virtually erase your undereye circles and help with makeup application. "After six weeks of using the cream, I can report my eyelids have never felt smoother. Also, while the darkness under my eyes didn't vanish, I could tell the difference if I skipped a day of applying the cream under my eyes," Lambert raved.

Eyelash Curler

Shiseido Eyelash Curler $25.00

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According to Shiseido, this is the #1 lash curler in the United States, and it lives up to the hype and more. This is the lash curler that will help you realize not all lash curlers are the same, that no, you don't need to pinch your eyelid every time from using the $3 curler from the dollar store. In your hand, it feels luxurious and durable, built to curl those lashes the best they could be curled.

For the best results, celebrity makeup artist Tommy Rivero says to use a handheld mirror and look down to see the base of the lash and, without pulling, pump from the base to the tip of the lash. 

Creamy Cleansing Emulsion

Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil $50.00

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This cleanser is built for those who know a thing or two about feeling stripped or like their face is wiped away of all the good oils and the bad ones after a good cleanse. This cleanser can be removed with cool or lukewarm water or with a tissue and works hard to remove all makeup—yes, even the most intensive of eye makeup.

MicroLiner Ink

Shiseido MicroLiner Ink $22.00

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There are not enough metaphors in the world to cover how black this eyeliner is. Black as night? No, that's not it. Black like the blackest of hearts? Doesn't even graze the surface. If Vantablack could be an eyeliner, it would be the Shiseido MicroLiner Ink.

The liner is a gel-based formula in a micro pencil form—and when we say micro, this thing is teensy tiny. It's so heavily pigmented; however, it nearly applies like a gel liner. Use a steady hand, light strokes, and you'll realize a little bit goes a whole long way with this liner. Alternatively, Rivero says that to achieve the best winged liner, he recommends drawing on dots up to the point of the wing, and then connecting the dots for a sharp look.

Waso Beauty Sleeping Mask

Shiseido YUZU-C Beauty Sleeping Mask $38.00

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We wouldn't go so far as to say if you put this on before you go to sleep that you'll wake up with a new face, but we can absolutely tell you that it feels like you're going to wake up with a new face. It is hydrating but not so thick you'll worry about clogged pores or having a breakout the next day.

The powerhouse ingredient behind this product is yuzu citrus—a Japanese superfood high in vitamins A, C, and E. It's so powerful, Weimann shares that it's been reported to have more antioxidant properties than topical vitamin C alone. This is important because, as she explains, "a powerful antioxidant is quintessential in one’s skin care regimen as it prevents sun damage, increases collagen production, brightens the skin and most importantly, improves skin tone."

VisionAiry Gel Lipstick

Shiseido VisionAiry Gel Lipstick $26.00

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Hold onto your hats: This lipstick looks the same in the tube as it will on your skin. It's a breathable, weightless formula that feels like a gel lipstick crayon and less like lipstick. Moisturizing and creamy, you'll forget you're wearing it hours in—and because it doesn't transfer, you won't worry about your lipstick winding up everywhere it can go other than your lips.

Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum $110.00

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It wouldn't be a piece about Shiseido without a serum, as the brand is the originator of the four-step cleanser/toner/serum/moisturizer routine most of us are doing every day. Whether you've got a "One, Two Step" routine or a ten-step routine, this serum is a must-have. It's nearly like radiance in a bottle, full of nourishing botanical extracts like reishi mushroom and iris root, working to even out texture and revitalize skin.

Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30

Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30 $47.00

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With medium coverage and a natural finish, this foundation kind of feels like a rarity in the modern makeup sphere. The brand claims the foundation "self-refreshes nonstop for an up-to-24-hour just-applied look and flawless finish," and that seems to be the truth. We're not 100% sure what "self-refreshing" means, but fans of this foundation love it because it's not too dewy or matte and can be built up to be a higher coverage foundation.

To find your best match, Rivero says swatch two of the colors you think are the closest to the inside of the wrist and to do so in natural lighting. " Let it warm for 15 minutes—the most natural match would be the one that blends in seamlessly and disappears," he adds.

Facial Cotton

Shiseido Facial Cotton $16.00

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The first time we heard about Shiseido, it was from a rave review about this facial cotton. Called "facial cotton," and not a "cotton pad"—this product is truly is in a league of its own. They're soft and smooth, and you won't worry about them shedding all over your face because they were uniquely constructed for maximum absorption—the product goes on your face, not on the pad.

WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask

Shiseido WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask $72.00

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Smooth out fine lines around the eye area with this anti-aging mask. It's infused with pure retinol and hyaluronic acid, but Shiseido stepped it up and uses a proprietary micro infusion technology that helps deliver these powerhouse ingredients more effectively deep into the skin.