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Lancôme vs ISDIN

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Lancôme and ISDIN are sophisticated skincare brands, with the former founded in France in 1935 and the latter established in Spain in 1975. Both offer luxurious moisturizers, eye products, and targeted serums that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, though the French house is especially beloved for its gentle toners, while the Spanish brand is renowned for its advanced sunscreens. They differ primarily in their key formulations and heritage, as the historic French house relies on comforting ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, whereas the innovative Spanish brand focuses on meticulously engineered daily protection.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Lancôme vs ISDIN products

People Say

LancômeISDIN
  • Lightweight and silky texture Often 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 quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep and intense hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on eyes and sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Doesn't sting my eyes — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Soothing and calming properties Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “works great on my sensitive skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “pores looked more refined — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High price point and expensive 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”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Strong and overpowering fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Subtle results and lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitBuy Lancôme routine · A$633.08 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitBuy Lancôme routine · A$1,051.88 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitBuy Lancôme routine · A$779.02 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Lancôme or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN tends to perform better across most skin types and review themes on the products on this page, offering superior sunscreens and lightweight hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Lancôme and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers superior routine fit for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin compared to Lancôme, while both brands match at a superior level for sensitive skin.

Lancôme or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Lancôme's High routine fit. The products on this page from ISDIN include ultralight, lightweight moisturizers that help provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN is a better option for its moisturizers on this page, as its routine fit for dry skin is rated Superior compared to Lancome's High. Glycerin helps improve hydration for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Both brands are noted by reviewers for having a high price point. Review themes indicate that ISDIN is specifically perceived as expensive.

Lancôme or ISDIN: which brand offers better lightweight and silky texture according to reviewers?

ISDIN offers a better lightweight and silky texture according to reviewers.

Lancôme or ISDIN: which sunscreen products are considered ultralight and makeup-friendly?

ISDIN offers sunscreen products that are considered ultralight and makeup-friendly. Reviewers often mention these qualities for the products on this page.

Lancôme or ISDIN: which brand is better for soothing and calming properties?

Lancôme is better for soothing and calming properties. Reviewers note that the products on this page offer soothing and calming properties.

Lancôme or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN is the better choice because it has a Superior routine fit compared to Lancôme, which has a High fit. Reviewers specifically note that the products on this page for ISDIN provide an ultralight and lightweight texture.

Lancôme or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Lancôme and ISDIN are suitable choices, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin.

Lancôme or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Lancôme provides a High routine fit on the products on this page.

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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