🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

Lancôme vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Lancôme and ISDIN are established European skincare brands founded in France and Spain, respectively, offering sophisticated moisturizers, serums, eye products, and more. The French brand relies on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine to support sensitive and acne-prone skin through gentle, nurturing compositions. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand utilizes carefully crafted blends to suit acne-prone and combination skin with reliable daily efficacy. They differ primarily in their heritage and targeted ingredient profiles, while both provide standout treatments for specific concerns like dark spots and mature skin.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

loreal.comen.wikipedia.orgcosmeticsbusiness.com

ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

puig.combeautymatter.comuploads.puig.com

This page compares some of the most popular Lancôme and ISDIN products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Lancôme vs ISDIN products

People Say

LancômeISDIN
  • Lightweight and silky texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep and intense hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on eyes and sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Doesn't sting my eyes — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Soothing and calming properties Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “works great on my sensitive skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “pores looked more refined — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High price point and expensive Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “high cost — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Strong and overpowering fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Subtle results and lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · AED 739.63 · 88% fitBuy Lancôme routine · AED 3,390.86 · 70% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · AED 1,222.86 · 91% fitBuy Lancôme routine · AED 3,006.06 · 67% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · AED 1,204.50 · 92% fitBuy Lancôme routine · AED 3,435.39 · 63% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Lancôme or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN generally achieves a Superior or High fit across most skin types on this page, while the products on this page for Lancome mostly reach an Average fit. ISDIN excels with ultralight sunscreens and gentle formulations, whereas Lancome is known for soothing properties and improving skin texture.

Lancôme or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering a routine fit level of High compared to Lancôme's Average. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration to the skin, while glycerin acts as a humectant to support moisture retention.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Both Lancôme and ISDIN are frequently noted by reviewers for having a high price point.

Which brand has a better routine fit for mature skin, Lancôme or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a better routine fit for mature skin, achieving a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Lancôme's Average fit level across the products on this page.

How do Lancôme and ISDIN compare in terms of fragrance across their products?

Both Lanc$u00f4me and ISDIN have multiple products on this page that contain fragrance, with only three products listed as fragrance-free for each brand.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming properties, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Lancôme performs better for soothing and calming properties compared to ISDIN.

Lancôme or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is the better brand for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Lancôme's Average. ISDIN also outperforms Lancôme for being gentle on eyes and sensitive skin.

Lancôme or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior while Lancôme rates Average. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain hydration without clogging pores.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play