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Skintific vs ISDIN

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Skintific and ISDIN are skincare lines known for moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and other effective formulas. Skintific suits dry sensitive skin and dry skin best, whereas the Spanish brand established in 1975 and owned by Puig serves acne-prone skin and combination skin best. Both offer standout options for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and mature skin through carefully selected ingredients.

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

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

Popular Skintific vs ISDIN products

People Say

SkintificISDIN
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly 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 instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Smoother skin texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Calms redness and irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • No white cast Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong tingling sensation and irritation Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “I think the serum is too strong for my face as it has burned and left very rough and a peeling face. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “slight peeling — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”

Skintific vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · AED 529.61 · 94% fitBuy ISDIN routine · AED 739.63 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · AED 1,025.94 · 94% fitBuy ISDIN routine · AED 1,222.86 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · AED 914.88 · 93% fitBuy ISDIN routine · AED 1,204.50 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but Skintific stands out on this page for having no fragrance across all its products. ISDIN earns high marks for lightweight sunscreens, though shoppers sometimes note a high price point and strong fragrance.

What is the difference between Skintific and ISDIN?

Skintific is a brand founded in 2021 that lists no fragrance in the products on this page, whereas ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and includes fragrance in 5 of its 8 products on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight, lightweight, and makeup-friendly sunscreens, while Skintific provides better benefits for calming redness and irritation.

Skintific or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific has a Superior routine fit on this page, while ISDIN has a High routine fit. The products on this page for Skintific list no fragrance, whereas 5 of 8 ISDIN products list fragrance.

Skintific or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, ISDIN offers products like Hyaluronic Concentrate with High l-its fit for sensitive skin, while Skintific provides options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel rated High for dry and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention ISDIN for lightweight moisturizers, and every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance compared to 5 of 8 ISDIN products that contain fragrance.

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Which is more affordable, Skintific or ISDIN?

Skintific is more affordable, as ISDIN has a high price point that reviewers often mention.

How do the founding years and ownership of Skintific and ISDIN compare?

Skintific was founded recently in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd., whereas ISDIN has a much longer history, having been founded in Spain in 1975 and owned by Puig.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance profile across its products, Skintific or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance profile across its products on this page, as three of its eight products list no fragrance while five contain it, whereas every Skintific product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What do reviewers say about the price point and texture of ISDIN products compared to Skintific?

Reviewers note that ISDIN products feature lightweight and makeup-friendly sunscreens as well as lightweight moisturizers, though some mention a high price point and strong fragrance. In contrast, reviewers highlight a high price point for Skintific.

Skintific or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Skintific and ISDIN achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers a lightweight and non-greasy texture.

Skintific or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens on this page, ISDIN products like Eryfotona Actinica reach a Superior Lovi fit level for mature and sensitive skin, while Skintific offers high fit options with no fragrance listed across its sunscreen range.

Skintific or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Skintific and ISDIN are great options, as Lovi rates routine fit for sensitive skin as Superior for Skintific and Superior for ISDIN. Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while 3 of 8 products on the ISDIN page list no fragrance.

Skintific or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands show a Superior routine fit on this page, but Skintific stands out for having no fragrance across the products on this page while ISDIN sometimes notes a strong fragrance.

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

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