What it is: A lightweight, hydrating cream for all skin types, including sensitive—clinically shown to improve the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients: - Picão Preto Extract: Visibly reduces wrinkles, texture, and roughness. - Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines. - Caffeine and Ginseng Root Extract: Enhance skin's natural conditioning ability.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This multi-benefit face moisturizer delivers intense efficacy on dullness, uneven skin tone, and texture for all skin types, including sensitive and acne prone. It’s formulated with niacinamide and Picão Preto extract, a gentle, plant-based retinol alternative.
Clinical Results: In an instrumental test with 33 individuals, results showed: - Provides long-lasting 24-hour hydration
In a consumer test with 56 individuals, after 8 weeks: - 96% agree skin feels smooth and hydrated - 83% agree skin's glow improved - 82% agree skin looks brighter and more radiant
Shiseido Benefiance Brightening and Wrinkle Smoothing Cream is a luxurious, rich, lightweight cream that glides like velvet and just melts into the skin. This cream is perfect for targeting fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven skin tone. It’s formulated with brightening properties and potent ingredients that help to illuminate your complexion, and work to boost collagen production, giving you a radiant, youthful glow, while also improving skin elasticity, and evening out skin tone. Leaving your skin looking and feeling incredibly plump, radiant, and youthful.
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montyb88
Dry skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
It’s gentle on my skin
I’ve been using the Benefiance Brightening and Wrinkle Smoothing Cream from Shiseido and I really like it. The texture is lightweight, absorbs fast, and doesn’t feel greasy. It keeps my skin hydrated all day and works well under makeup. After using it for a while, my skin looks smoother and a bit more even. Some dark spots look lighter too. It’s gentle on my skin and didn’t cause any breakouts. Overall, it’s a good everyday moisturizer if you want hydration and brighter, smoother skin.
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annehall123
Combination skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
Must try
This cream feels luxuriously rich while still absorbing beautifully into the skin without any heavy or greasy residue. I use it morning and evening as the final step in my routine, and it instantly leaves my skin feeling deeply hydrated, smoother, and more supple. With consistent use, my complexion appears brighter and more even, and fine lines look softer and less noticeable—especially in areas that tend to show signs of fatigue. The texture glides on effortlessly and gives my skin a healthy, well-rested glow that lasts throughout the day.
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Pjesusm
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
Great cream for more mature or very dry skin, especially during dry winter weather. I’m glad to be able to incorporate a face cream into my routine that is brightening in addition to the moisture it provides.
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mazurale
Normal skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
Great product
I received the Benefiance Brightening and Wrinkle Smoothing Cream from Shiseido as a gift and have been using it daily.
I apply two pearl-sized amounts morning and evening as the last step of my skincare routine, including my neck with upward motions. The cream has a rich texture but absorbs well without feeling greasy.
My skin feels more hydrated, smoother, and looks brighter. I also noticed that fine lines appear slightly softened. Overall, I’m happy with the results.
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AlaynaSha
Combination skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
Hydrating skin
I’ve been using the Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched and it honestly feels like such a luxury skincare moment every time. The texture is super rich and silky, and it melts right into the skin without feeling greasy, but you can definitely tell it’s meant for dry skin. It gives that immediate plump, hydrated look and makes your skin feel really soft and smooth, especially overnight. I wake up looking way more refreshed and glowy, like my skin actually rested. It doesn’t magically erase wrinkles, but it definitely helps smooth everything out and gives that healthy skin appearance. The only things to keep in mind are that it is on the heavier side and it has fragrance, so maybe not the best if you’re oily or sensitive. It’s definitely more expensive, but if you love that hydrated skin vibe, this one is really worth it. Fortunately, it was sent to be in exchange for a review.
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SimranH99
Combination skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
Good moisturiser
I use this cream morning and night as the last step of my skincare routine. A small amount goes a long way, so it feels very economical. The texture is smooth and absorbs quickly without feeling heavy. My skin feels hydrated, softer, and looks more radiant and refreshed.
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Albina67
Combination skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
NEW FAV
The Benefiance Brightening and Wrinkle Smoothing Cream by Shiseido is a great pick for dry skin. It feels rich and hydrating, smooths fine lines, and leaves my dry almost cracked skin looking radiant. A bit pricey, but the moisture boost is worth it.
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Mujibee
Dry skin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
I’ve been trying out the Shiseido Brightening & Wrinkle Smoothing Cream and honestly… my first thought is that it feels really nice on the skin, but it’s not like a wow, instant transformation. The texture is super smooth and creamy, and it absorbs quickly without feeling heavy or greasy. My skin does feel soft and hydrated after using it, which I actually like.
As for the brightening and wrinkle-smoothing claims, I think it’s more of a subtle thing over time. My skin looks a little more even and smooth, but nothing dramatic yet. I do like that it’s gentle and layers well under makeup, so it’s easy to incorporate into my daily routine.
Price-wise, it’s definitely a splurge, and while I like it, I wouldn’t say it’s a “must-have” unless you’re really into luxury skincare. For me, it’s a nice, reliable cream that just makes my skin feel cared for
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alexamartin
Incentivized
4mos ago
Recommended
Amazing cream
I absolutely loved this cream! I’ve been using it in my daytime routine—right before applying my makeup—and it has truly provided so many benefits for my skin. I’ve noticed that my expression lines have softened, I have fewer dark spots, and it has helped give my skin a natural radiance with a spectacular glow. I am truly loving it as part of my daily routine.
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RibertBarboza
Combination skin
Incentivized
What it is: A lightweight, hydrating cream for all skin types, including sensitive—clinically shown to improve the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients: - Picão Preto Extract: Visibly reduces wrinkles, texture, and roughness. - Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines. - Caffeine and Ginseng Root Extract: Enhance skin's natural conditioning ability.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This multi-benefit face moisturizer delivers intense efficacy on dullness, uneven skin tone, and texture for all skin types, including sensitive and acne prone. It’s formulated with niacinamide and Picão Preto extract, a gentle, plant-based retinol alternative.
Clinical Results: In an instrumental test with 33 individuals, results showed: - Provides long-lasting 24-hour hydration
In a consumer test with 56 individuals, after 8 weeks: - 96% agree skin feels smooth and hydrated - 83% agree skin's glow improved - 82% agree skin looks brighter and more radiant
-Picão Preto Extract: Visibly reduces wrinkles, texture, and roughness. -Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines. -Caffeine and Ginseng Root Extract: Enhance skin's natural conditioning ability.
Suggested Usage: -Apply morning and evening as the last step in your skincare routine. -Use the spatula to scoop two pearl-size amounts. -Gently smooth the cream over face. -Apply an additional pearl-size amount to the neck and sweep the cream upward to the jawline. -For best results, use with Benefiance Dark Spot and Wrinkle Smoothing Serum (sold separately).
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