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Olay vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Olay and ISDIN are established skincare lines offering sophisticated moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers driven by carefully chosen ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin. Olay suits acne-prone skin and mature skin best with gentle care, whereas the Spanish brand suits sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin best through meticulously engineered formulas. Both provide standout solutions for specific concerns, though they differ in their heritage and precise composition approach.

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

Popular Olay vs ISDIN products

People Say

OlayISDIN
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Gentle Care Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “works well on sensitive skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance-Free Options Often MentionedNot noted
    • “No irritation at all — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “no scent — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “love that it's fragrance-free — Olay Retinol24”
  • Price and Cost Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for drugstore — Olay Super Serum”
    • “expensive — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “small quantity (0.5 oz) — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin Breakouts and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Caused breakouts — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Olay vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$223.48 · 94% fitBuy Olay routine · A$153.30 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Olay vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$440.85 · 94% fitBuy Olay routine · A$412.86 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Olay vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · A$384.33 · 93% fitBuy Olay routine · A$324.71 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Olay or ISDIN: which is better?

Olay is better for shoppers looking for fragrance-free options and superior radiance and brightening from the products on this page, whereas ISDIN is better for dry, combination, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin types.

What is the difference between Olay and ISDIN?

Olay tends to do better for radiance and brightening and offers more fragrance-free options, while ISDIN generally comes with a higher price point. Both brands feature lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens.

Olay or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN is a Superior fit on Lovi, whereas Olay is High. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers lightweight moisturizers while Olay provides fragrance-free options.

Olay or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with Olay standing out for fragrance-free options and ISDIN providing lightweight feel and superior daily sun protection. For dry skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Olay as High.

Which is more affordable, Olay or ISDIN?

Olay is more affordable, whereas ISDIN is frequently noted by reviewers for its high price point.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free skincare products between Olay and ISDIN?

Olay offers significantly more fragrance-free options, as 26 of the 27 products on its page list no fragrance compared to only 3 of the 8 products on the ISDIN page.

How do the founding years and corporate owners of Olay and ISDIN compare?

Olay was founded in 1952 and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1985, whereas ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig.

Olay or ISDIN: which brand is better for reducing dark spots?

ISDIN is better for dark spots as its routines fit skin with dark spots at a Superior level, while Olay fits it at a High level. Additionally, ISDIN offers standout targeted treatments like Eryfotona Actinica sunscreen which provides a Superior fit for dark spots.

Olay or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Olay as High. Reviewers mention that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Olay or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer great options, but ISDIN stands out with Superior Lovi fit levels for sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water across multiple skin types. Reviewers also frequently praise ISDIN for its ultralight and skin-friendly sunscreens.

Olay or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Olay and ISDIN are great choices, as Lovi rates Olay High and ISDIN Superior for sensitive skin. Olay stands out for having mostly fragrance-free products on this page.

Olay or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page. Reviewers note that Olay stands out for providing more fragrance-free options, while ISDIN is recognized for its ultralight sunscreens.

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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