Yay or Nay? Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum

You'll have to excuse me - I meant to post about this weeks ago, but the thing is… I have a system. I test a product, I write about it, I stop using it so I can start testing the next shiny serum in my lineup - rinse, repeat, glow (or not). But then Shiseido Ultimune came along and totally messed with my skincare commitment issues. I didn’t want to stop using it, so I just… didn’t post. No post, no reason to move on, right? (Think like: “If I don’t define the relationship, I can still text my ex.”)

 

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum - 50ml - $150, 75ml - $195, 75ml refill - $172 - This powerhouse boosts your skin's resilience against aging and environmental damage, while serving up hydration, glow, and smoothness like it’s hosting its own Canada's Got Talent variety show. 

 

The silky-smooth formula is basically a botanical Avengers team-up with high-tech backup, featuring: Fermented camellia flower extract - bringing over 14 amino acids to the party to power up skin regeneration like it’s chugging collagen lattes for breakfast; Camellia seed oil - the moisturizing MVP; Camellia leaf extract - helps suppress inflammation like a therapist with a skincare license; Heart leaf extract - sounds cute, works hard, boosts skin immunity and restores rhythm (Beyoncé would approve); and of course, the brand's own ULTIMUNE complex – like a bodyguard for your skin, slowing the aging cycle and leaving your face looking healthy, happy and suspiciously well-rested.

 

Now listen, I try a lot of serums. For most of them, I talk about texture, scent, and what they say they’re supposed to do, because I'm usually on to the next one faster than a Love Island contestant in week 2 (who are we kidding, DAY 2). But Ultimune had me locked in. I kept using it longer than I typically do, but - plot twist - I didn't even have to, I actually saw results within a couple of weeks: more radiance, smoother texture, deeply hydrated skin and dare I say it, the fine lines around my nose? Practically ghosted me! 

 

So is it a Yay or Nay? 

 

It’s a Hallelujah, take my money YAY!

 

Bonus round: when I’m ready for a top-up, I don’t have to rebuy the whole fancy bottle. There’s a refill that saves money and the planet - and if that’s not self-care-meets-sustainability, I don’t know what is! 

 

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and shiseido.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -