ISDIN skincare
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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ISDIN is beloved for its thoughtful moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products, all driven by sophisticated formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin and combination skin best, owing to those carefully crafted blends. The standout products for particular concerns include the Fusion Water for acne-prone skin, the Eryfotona Actinica for skin with dark spots, and the K-Ox Eyes for mature skin. Through daily use, the brand nurtures the complexion with reliable, gentle efficacy.
This page covers some of the most popular ISDIN products; for the whole ISDIN range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise ISDIN for lightweight textures, fast-absorbing formulas, and effective hydration. The most common complaints are high price points and visible white casts.
Highlights
Ultralight sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — Fusion Water”
Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “Much lighter — Hyaluronic Moisture”
Makeupp-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “acts like a primer — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — Fusion Water”
Skin-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't sting eyes — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — Fusion Water”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “very expensive — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — Fusion Water”
- “high cost — K-Ox Eyes”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is overpowering — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “lingering headache inducing effect — K-Ox Eyes”
- “it does have a smell it does have fragrance. and it's not necessarily a pleasant one. — Fusion Water”
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Questions and answers
Is ISDIN good for oily skin?
Is ISDIN worth it?
ISDIN may be worth it for shoppers looking for ultralight, skin-friendly sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, though reviewers often mention a high price point. Lovi rates the brand best for acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin.
What are ISDIN's best products?
ISDIN's best products depend on the skin type, with Eryfotona Actinica rating Superior for mature, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin, and Fusion Water rating Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers also frequently mention the sunscreens as ultralight and lightweight.
Which ISDIN moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Uradin Lotion 10 is the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for that skin type, whereas Hyaluronic Concentrate and Hyaluronic Moisture both rate Average.
Does ISDIN cause breakouts?
ISDIN is unlikely to cause breakouts because the brand features lightweight sunscreens and moisturizers that suit acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating acne-prone fit as High for Eryfotona Actinica, Fusion Water, and Flavo-C Serum.
Is ISDIN fragrance-free?
No, the ISDIN products on this page are not all fragrance-free because five of the eight items contain fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance among these products.
What are the key ingredients in ISDIN products?
ISDIN products use ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and retinol to help smooth and brighten the skin. Topical hyaluronic acid and vitamin C support skin quality and fight signs of aging.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
How do I build a ISDIN skincare routine?
To build an ISDIN routine for dry skin in the morning, apply a hydrating cleanser, followed by Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream, and finish with Fusion Water sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, Retinal Intense Serum, and the same cream, while adding an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask once a week.
Where can I buy ISDIN, and how much does it cost?
ISDIN is available for purchase on Lovi with prices ranging from AED 91.99 to AED 392.99.
What are good alternatives to ISDIN?
Good alternatives to ISDIN include Sesderma, Heliocare, Theramid, Mesoestetic, Endocare, and ISDIN Isdinceutics.
Who owns ISDIN, and where is it from?
ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975, owned by Puig.
Is ISDIN cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list ISDIN as cruelty-free.
Is ISDIN good for dry skin?
Yes, ISDIN offers options for dry skin, though suitability varies by product. Lovi rates Eryfotona Actinica, Fusion Water, and K-Ox Eyes High for dry skin, while other items range from Average to Low.
Which ISDIN sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Eryfotona Actinica is the best sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, rating Superior, and Fusion Water is also a great option, rating High.
Is ISDIN good for sensitive skin?
Yes, ISDIN fits sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating Eryfotona Actinica as Superior and Fusion Water, K-Ox Eyes, Flavo-C Serum, and Hyaluronic Concentrate as High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the sunscreens are skin-friendly and ultralight.
Is ISDIN good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, ISDIN is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates Eryfotona Actinica, Fusion Water, Flavo-C Serum, and Retinal Intense Serum High for this skin type. Reviewers also frequently mention that these sunscreens feel ultralight and skin-friendly.
Is ISDIN good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, ISDIN offers products that fit skin with dark spots well, such as Eryfotona Actinica, which Lovi rates Superior for skin with dark spots. Topical vitamin C helps brighten skin and fade dark spots, and Flavo-C Serum includes vitamin C.
Is ISDIN good for mature skin?
Yes, ISDIN offers options that work well for mature skin, such as Eryfotona Actinica, which Lovi rates Superior for mature skin, and Fusion Water and Flavo-C Serum, both rated High. Topical vitamin C helps brighten skin and improve signs of aging.
Research behind ISDIN's key ingredients
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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