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Elemis vs ISDIN

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Elemis and ISDIN are established European skincare houses that offer distinct approaches to daily maintenance and targeted correction. The British brand is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refining toners featuring glycerin and shea, which suit dry and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand provides sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products tailored for sensitive and oily, acne-prone skin. While both rely on meticulously engineered formulas, they differ primarily in their core ingredient philosophies and their ideal matches for specific complexions.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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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 Elemis and ISDIN products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Elemis vs ISDIN products

People Say

ElemisISDIN
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Sun Protection and Special Care Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
  • Brightening and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High Price Point 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$549.28 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$653.08 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · A$720.04 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN does better for lightweight textures and sensitive skin, while Elemis excels in brightening and skin smoothing. Both brands share a high price point and comparable fragrance levels.

What is the difference between Elemis and ISDIN?

Elemis is a UK brand founded in 1989 and known for brightening and smoothing skin texture, while ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975 that often does better with sun protection, lightweight textures, and sensitive skin. Both brands offer hydrating moisturizers and share similar high price points.

Elemis or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN are great for dry skin, with Lovi fit levels of Superior for both brands on this page. Elemis helps provide deep hydration through rich moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and moisturizers that help lock in moisture.

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Elemis or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Elemis offers luxurious textures and deep hydration, while ISDIN focuses on lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas. Both brands provide options that help improve moisture, though individual fit depends on your specific skin type.

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Which is more affordable, Elemis or ISDIN?

Both Elemis and ISDIN share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers, so neither is more affordable. High price point is mostly mentioned for Elemis and often mentioned for ISDIN.

Which brand performs better for brightening and radiance, Elemis or ISDIN?

Elemis performs better for brightening and radiance. Reviewers note that the products on this page help improve skin tone and glow.

How many products across Elemis and ISDIN list no fragrance?

Across the products on this page, Elemis has 4 products that list no fragrance and ISDIN has 3 products that list no fragrance.

What are the best-fitting skin types according to Elemis's brand-focused routines?

According to Elemis's brand-focused routines, the products on this page fit dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin best.

Elemis or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Elemis at High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for ISDIN provide ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Elemis or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN are great options, as Lovi rates Elemis as High and ISDIN as Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention ISDIN for being gentle and having ultralight sunscreens, while Elemis is well-liked for hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture.

Elemis or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN are good options for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High across the products on this page. ISDIN stands out for being gentle on sensitive skin and having ultralight sunscreens, while Elemis offers great options for skin texture and smoothing.

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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