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Clarins vs ISDIN

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

Clarins and ISDIN are esteemed European skincare houses that offer distinct paths to a balanced complexion. Clarins is loved for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners enriched with shea and squalane, while ISDIN is known for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin best through gentle, dependable formulations that provide daily comfort and protection. They differ mainly in their origins and specific treatments, as the French brand features shea butter and squalane to reduce redness, protect the skin, increase collagen, and fight damage, whereas the Spanish brand relies on thoughtfully balanced formulas for reliable daily support.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs ISDIN products

People Say

ClarinsISDIN
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • High Price Point 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”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · CA$393.15 · 94% fitBuy Clarins routine · CA$332.00 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · CA$400.92 · 91% fitBuy Clarins routine · CA$468.45 · 71% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · CA$383.00 · 92% fitBuy Clarins routine · CA$408.46 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Clarins or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is generally better than Clarins because it achieves superior Lovi fit levels across almost all skin types, whereas Clarins is limited to High fit levels for select skin types like sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Clarins and ISDIN?

Clarins and ISDIN differ in their product range origins and skin fit, with ISDIN achieving Superior routine fit levels across nearly all skin types on this page compared to Clarins. ISDIN sunscreens and moisturizers are praised for their ultralight and lightweight feel, whereas Clarins is known for its luxurious textures and botanical heritage from France.

Clarins or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Clarins has a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas the moisturizers on the Clarins page are a mix of High, Average, and Caution fit levels. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or ISDIN?

ISDIN is more affordable than Clarins, as high price points are noted less often for ISDIN.

Which brand was founded earlier, Clarins or ISDIN?

Clarins was founded earlier in 1954 in France, whereas ISDIN was founded later in 1975 in Spain.

How many products on the Clarins page contain fragrance compared to ISDIN?

On the Clarins page, 23 of 24 products list fragrance, whereas 5 of 8 products on the ISDIN page contain fragrance.

What are some key ingredients shared across Clarins products?

Shea butter, squalane, oat, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and glycerin are key ingredients found across the products on this page.

Clarins or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to an Average fit for the products on this page from Clarins.

Clarins or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Clarins is High.

Clarins or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with routines rated High compared to Clarins' Average routine fit on Lovi.

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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