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ISDIN vs Grown Alchemist

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ISDIN and Grown Alchemist are two distinct skincare lines known for their specialized approaches and targeted ingredients. The Spanish brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig is celebrated for its sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, while the latter is loved for its cleansers and serums as well as its formulas. Both suit sensitive skin best, with the first additionally suiting oily acne-prone skin and the second additionally suiting dry and combination skin. They differ in their standout options and exact compositions, as the first relies on meticulously engineered formulas like Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes, whereas the latter offers alternatives such as the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser, Instant Smoothing Serum, and Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser.

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

Popular ISDIN vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

ISDINGrown Alchemist
  • Texture and finish 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”
    • “silkiest cleanser — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Sensitivity and gentleness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “calms my skin down — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Hydration and plumping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “doesn't strip at all — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Cleansing experience Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't dry out my skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Gets everything nice and clean — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smell is divine — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Skin renewal and tone Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “Smooths out fine lines — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Scent and appeal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells amazing — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Smells absolutely amazing — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Price and value Often 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”
    • “expensive for what it is — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “A bit pricey — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Fragrance and scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Too perfumy notes — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells medicinal — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging and dispensing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Pump stopped working — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I like the actual product, but the packaging is awful, I've already lost three bottles the applicator pops off. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “tube cracks easily — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

ISDIN does better for texture and finish, while Grown Alchemist does better for hydration and plumping and cleansing experience, with both brands performing equally for sensitivity and gentleness.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Grown Alchemist?

ISDIN offers a broad range of products with Lovi fit levels up to Superior, whereas Grown Alchemist features cleansers and a serum with fit levels reaching up to High. Reviewers note that ISDIN provides ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens with a high price point, while Grown Alchemist offers hydrating and gentle cleansers that sometimes face packaging issues.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Grown Alchemist?

Both brands offer equal price and value. However, reviewers often mention that ISDIN has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Grown Alchemist?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for both ISDIN and Grown Alchemist offer a mix of fit levels, with ISDIN featuring specific options like Eryfotona Actinica and Retinal Intense Serum rated High for acne-prone skin while Grown Alchemist includes Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser at a High fit level.

Which brand has more products that list no fragrance in their ingredients, ISDIN or Grown Alchemist?

ISDIN has more products that list no fragrance in their ingredients, with 3 out of 8 products on this page lacking fragrance, compared to Grown Alchemist where every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is older, ISDIN or Grown Alchemist, and in what year was it founded?

ISDIN is older than Grown Alchemist, having been founded in Spain in 1975, while Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008.

Which brand does better for packaging and dispensing according to the review themes?

ISDIN does better for packaging and dispensing according to the review themes.

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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