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ISDIN vs Minimalist

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ISDIN and Minimalist are two distinct skincare lines offering specialized solutions for diverse complexions. The Spanish brand is known for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously engineered formulas, while the Indian counterpart features sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers. Both brands suit sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best, though they differ through ISDIN offering expert options like Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes, whereas the other provides targeted formulas such as the Salicylic Acid plus LHA 2 percent Face Cleanser, SPF 50 Sunscreen, and Vitamin B5 10 percent Moisturizer.

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

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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular ISDIN vs Minimalist products

People Say

ISDINMinimalist
  • Texture and application Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Good for oily skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • No white cast Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves absolutely no white cast — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Moisturizing formula Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “calmed it when my skin was super irritated — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and anti-aging care Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't make skin feel tight — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Fragrance-free formula Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “zero smell — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • High price point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Runny consistency Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “spills easily — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “consistency is like water — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Packaging and range issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “cap leaks during travel — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”

ISDIN vs Minimalist routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitBuy Minimalist routine · A$165.09 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

ISDIN vs Minimalist routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitBuy Minimalist routine · A$398.16 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

ISDIN vs Minimalist routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitBuy Minimalist routine · A$282.02 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Minimalist: which is better?

ISDIN has a Superior routine fit for all skin types on this page, while Minimalist is better for fragrance-free formulas and price. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, though some products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Minimalist?

ISDIN features a higher price point and strong fragrance in some products, whereas Minimalist offers a fragrance-free formula and a lower price point. Reviewers note that ISDIN provides better texture and application, while Minimalist does better for oily skin, no white cast, and moisturizing benefits.

ISDIN or Minimalist for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN is a great option with a Superior routine fit, while Minimalist offers a High routine fit on this page.

ISDIN or Minimalist: which sunscreen is better?

Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens, while Minimalist provides a fragrance-free sunscreen formula with no white cast.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Minimalist?

Minimalist tends to be more affordable than ISDIN, which reviewers often note for its high price point. However, reviewers also note that Minimalist has a high price point as well.

How do the founding years and ownership of ISDIN and Minimalist differ?

ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig, whereas Minimalist was founded in 2020 in India and is owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, ISDIN or Minimalist?

Minimalist has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product from Minimalist lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 5 of the 8 ISDIN products on this page list fragrance.

Which brand performs better for texture and application according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, ISDIN performs better for texture and application among the products on this page.

ISDIN or Minimalist for oily skin?

Both ISDIN and Minimalist achieve an equal level of Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Minimalist does better for oily skin, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens.

ISDIN or Minimalist for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, ISDIN is a great option because the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level. Reviewers often mention its ultralight and skin-friendly sunscreens.

ISDIN or Minimalist for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both ISDIN and Minimalist are good options, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Reviewers note that the products on this page by Minimalist are fragrance-free and provide a moisturizing formula.

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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