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Bioderma vs ISDIN

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Bioderma and ISDIN are esteemed European skincare brands founded in the 1970s that offer thoughtful daily support for a healthy, balanced complexion. Skincare enthusiasts revere the French brand for its gentle moisturizers, soothing makeup removers, targeted serums, and purifying cleansers formulated with glycerin, while the Spanish brand is beloved for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. Bioderma suits acne-prone skin and combination skin best, whereas ISDIN suits dry skin and sensitive skin best, providing reliable daily protection. Ultimately, they differ in their regional origins, ownership, and primary ingredient philosophies, with both delivering carefully crafted remedies for specific skin concerns.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs ISDIN products

People Say

BiodermaISDIN
  • Lightweight Texture and Fast Absorption 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 instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Skin Repair and Anti-Aging Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Primer Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
  • Mattifying and Oil Control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “Keeps you shine free — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
  • High Price and Value Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Unpleasant Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Very unpleasant chemical smell. You definitely don't want this accidentally going into your mouth. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “scent is too strong — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “strong scent — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “I think the serum is too strong for my face as it has burned and left very rough and a peeling face. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”

Bioderma vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $255.68 · 94% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $163.42 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Bioderma vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $437.98 · 93% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $308.43 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Bioderma vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $429.57 · 93% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $287.91 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN tends to perform better for sun protection, lightweight textures, and anti-aging care, while Bioderma is often praised for its gentle and soothing cleansers and makeup removers. Both brands offer solid options depending on your specific skin type and goals.

What is the difference between Bioderma and ISDIN?

Bioderma is known for gentle and soothing formulas with high routine fit for acne-prone skin, while ISDIN stands out for ultralight sunscreens and superior routine fit across most skin types like dry and mature skin.

Bioderma or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN reaches a Superior routine fit while Bioderma reaches High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for ISDIN are especially known for their lightweight moisturizers.

Bioderma or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Bioderma, which has High fit, while both feature lightweight moisturizers on the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or ISDIN?

Reviewers note that both Bioderma and ISDIN have a high price point, but Bioderma is sometimes noted for having high price and value issues.

Bioderma or ISDIN: which has better sunscreens?

ISDIN is known for ultralight, skin-friendly sunscreens that fit dry and sensitive skin at a Superior level on Lovi. Bioderma offers a more limited sun care selection on this page.

Bioderma or ISDIN: which has better fragrance options?

Bioderma has better fragrance options on this page because 9 of its 20 products list no fragrance, compared to only 3 of 8 products for ISDIN.

Bioderma or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and ISDIN are great options for oily skin, with Lovi fit levels reaching High for Bioderma and Superior for ISDIN. Reviewers note that ISDIN does better with a lightweight texture, fast absorption, mattifying, and oil control.

Bioderma or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Bioderma and ISDIN work well for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating Bioderma High and ISDIN Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention Bioderma for gentle, non-irritating formulas and ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens.

Bioderma or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a strong match for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates Bioderma as Superior and ISDIN as Superior. Reviewers note that Bioderma is especially known for gentle and non-irritating formulas, while ISDIN offers lightweight textures and fast absorption.

Bioderma or ISDIN for mature skin?

ISDIN is superior to Bioderma for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Bioderma's High fit. ISDIN offers products like Eryfotona Actinica sunscreens and Flavo-C serums which help provide advanced skin repair and anti-aging benefits.

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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