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ISDIN vs Galderma

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ISDIN and Galderma are established European skincare brands founded in 1975 and 1981, respectively. The Spanish brand is known for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously engineered formulas, while the Swiss brand focuses on serums. Both suit oily acne-prone skin best, though the former additionally suits sensitive skin and offers options like Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes, whereas the latter features Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC treatments.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular ISDIN vs Galderma products

People Say

ISDINGalderma
  • Acne clearance and prevention Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Lightweight and fluid texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Hydration and plumping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Makeup compatibility and finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin tolerance and sensitivity Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Initial irritation and side effects Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Fabric bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Price and value concerns Often MentionedNot noted
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance and scent issues Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

ISDIN vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitBuy Galderma routine · A$217.98 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

ISDIN vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · A$435.35 · 95% fitBuy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

ISDIN vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitBuy Galderma routine · A$378.83 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Galderma: which is better?

ISDIN does better than Galderma for lightweight textures, hydration, makeup compatibility, and skin tolerance on the products on this page, while Galderma stands out for acne-clearing serums. Lovi gives ISDIN a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Galderma gets a High fit.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Galderma?

ISDIN and Galderma both offer effective options, but ISDIN is better for lightweight hydration and skin tolerance, while Galderma focuses more on acne clearance.

ISDIN or Galderma for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering Superior routine fit compared to Galderma's High fit level. The products on this page help provide hydration and lightweight textures, though they may carry higher price points.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Galderma?

Reviewers note that price and value concerns are more commonly associated with Galderma, while ISDIN products on this page have a high price point.

How do ISDIN and Galderma compare regarding fragrance in their products?

ISDIN offers both fragrance-free and scented options, as 3 of the 8 products on this page list no fragrance while the others include it. In contrast, every product from Galderma on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for hydration and plumping according to review themes?

According to review themes, ISDIN performs better for hydration and plumping.

Where were ISDIN and Galderma founded and who owns each company?

ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig, while Galderma was founded in 1981 in Switzerland and is owned by Galderma Group AG.

ISDIN or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, both ISDIN and Galderma achieve a Superior Lovi fit level on the products on this page. ISDIN is known for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens, while Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums.

ISDIN or Galderma for sensitive skin?

ISDIN and Galderma both have a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, but ISDIN does better for skin tolerance and sensitivity. Galderma products on this page list no fragrance, whereas 5 of 8 ISDIN products list fragrance.

ISDIN or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Both brands fit acne-prone skin well, with ISDIN achieving a Superior Lovi fit level and Galderma achieving a Superior Lovi fit level on this page. Galderma is noted for effective acne-clearing serums, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

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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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