ISDIN skincare
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
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Skincare enthusiasts love ISDIN for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products, all united by thoughtfully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, providing gentle daily comfort and dependable protection. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Fusion Water for acne-prone skin, the Eryfotona Actinica for skin with dark spots, and the K-Ox Eyes for mature skin. Through these carefully crafted remedies, its offerings deliver reliable daily support that maintains a healthy and balanced complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular ISDIN products; for the whole ISDIN range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise ISDIN for lightweight textures, fast-absorbing formulas, and effective hydration. The most common complaints are high price points and visible white casts.
Highlights
Ultralight sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — Fusion Water”
Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “Lightweight formula absorbs fast — Hyaluronic Concentrate”
- “Much lighter — Hyaluronic Moisture”
Makeupp-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “acts like a primer — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — Fusion Water”
Skin-friendly sunscreens Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't sting eyes — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — Fusion Water”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “very expensive — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — Fusion Water”
- “high cost — K-Ox Eyes”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smell is overpowering — Eryfotona Actinica”
- “lingering headache inducing effect — K-Ox Eyes”
- “it does have a smell it does have fragrance. and it's not necessarily a pleasant one. — Fusion Water”
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Questions and answers
Is ISDIN good for oily skin?
Is ISDIN worth it?
ISDIN is worth it for shoppers seeking lightweight sunscreens and moisturizers, though some reviewers note a high price point. Lovi rates Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water Superior for dry and sensitive skin.
What are ISDIN's best products?
ISDIN's best products for dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin include Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water, which Lovi rates Superior for those skin types. Reviewers mostly mention these sunscreens as ultralight and skin-friendly.
Which ISDIN moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Uradin Lotion 10 is the best ISDIN moisturizer for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for that skin type. Hyaluronic Concentrate and Hyaluronic Moisture are also available on the page, and Lovi rates both Average for dry skin.
Does ISDIN cause breakouts?
ISDIN is unlikely to cause breakouts when shoppers choose sunscreens and serums with high fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as Eryfotona Actinica, Fusion Water, and Flavo-C Serum. Lovi rates these products High for acne-prone skin.
Is ISDIN fragrance-free?
No, the ISDIN products on this page are not all fragrance-free because five of the eight items contain fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance in the range.
What are the key ingredients in ISDIN products?
ISDIN products contain key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and retinol to help smooth skin and reduce signs of aging. Topical hyaluronic acid and vitamin C may improve skin quality and brighten the complexion.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
How do I build a ISDIN skincare routine?
To build an ISDIN routine for dry skin, start the morning with a hydrating cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and the Fusion Water sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Flavo-C Serum, and a moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into the evening steps before the serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy ISDIN, and how much does it cost?
ISDIN is available from stores in Canada. Prices on this page range from CA$65.00 to CA$124.76.
What are good alternatives to ISDIN?
Good alternatives to ISDIN include Sesderma, Heliocare, Theramid, Mesoestetic, Endocare, and ISDIN Isdinceutics.
Who owns ISDIN, and where is it from?
ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975, owned by Puig.
Is ISDIN cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list ISDIN as cruelty-free.
Is ISDIN good for dry skin?
Yes, ISDIN is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates multiple products like Fusion Water and Eryfotona Actinica High for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid and glycerin help keep dry skin soft and hydrated. Some ISDIN products on this page contain fragrance, which reviewers sometimes note.
Which ISDIN sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Eryfotona Actinica is the best sunscreen on this page for sensitive skin, and Fusion Water is also a good choice. Lovi rates Eryfotona Actinica as Superior and Fusion Water as High for sensitive skin.
Is ISDIN good for sensitive skin?
Yes, ISDIN is a good fit for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating sensitive skin fit as Superior for Eryfotona Actinica, and High for Fusion Water, K-Ox Eyes, Hyaluronic Concentrate, Flavo-C Serum, and Retinal Intense Serum. The ISDIN products on this page include lightweight and skin-friendly sunscreens that help keep skin calm, though some items feature a strong fragrance.
Is ISDIN good for acne-prone skin?
ISDIN is a good fit for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating Eryfotona Actinica, Fusion Water, K-Ox Eyes, Hyaluronic Concentrate, Flavo-C Serum, and Retinal Intense Serum as High for acne-prone skin. The brand offers ultralight sunscreens that help keep skin comfortable without feeling heavy.
Is ISDIN good for skin with dark spots?
ISDIN offers Eryfotona Actinica, which Lovi rates Superior for skin with dark spots. Topical vitamin C helps brighten skin and fade dark spots.
Is ISDIN good for mature skin?
ISDIN offers sunscreens and serums that help with mature skin, while Lovi rates Eryfotona Actinica Superior and Fusion Water, Flavo-C Serum, and K-Ox Eyes High for this skin type. Clinical research shows that vitamin C and hyaluronic acid help improve signs of skin aging.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Research behind ISDIN's key ingredients
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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