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Dermalogica vs ISDIN

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Dermalogica and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily wellness. Dermalogica features targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Spanish brand provides elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. The American brand suits oily skin and combination skin best with active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture, whereas the latter suits dry skin and sensitive skin best by providing gentle daily comfort and dependable protection. They differ primarily in their core active philosophy, with the first working beneath the surface using ingredients like salicylic acid to reduce acne lesion counts, and the second delivering reliable daily support that maintains a healthy and balanced complexion through thoughtfully balanced formulas.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs ISDIN products

People Say

DermalogicaISDIN
  • Intense and Deep Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Ultralight Fluid and Watery Texture Not notedMostly 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”
  • Softness and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “I like how it is light not thick... love it. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Makeup Dissolving and Compatibility 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”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Recovery Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “mini reset — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “fades dark spots — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Smell and Strong Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”

Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $255.68 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $437.98 · 93% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $429.57 · 93% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but ISDIN achieves superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and dark-spot skin types. Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, whereas 5 of 8 ISDIN products contain fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and ISDIN?

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand owned by Unilever, whereas ISDIN is a Spanish brand owned by Puig. For routine fit, ISDIN achieves a Superior level for dry and sensitive skin, while Dermalogica reaches a High level for those skin types.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for Dermalogica. Both brands offer good hydration, but ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Dermalogica rates as High. ISDIN reviewers often mention lightweight moisturizers, while Dermalogica reviewers note non-greasy options with intensive hydration.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN are noted for having a high price point. However, ISDIN is more frequently cited by reviewers for its high price.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which brand is better for anti-aging and skin recovery?

Dermalogica does better for anti-aging and skin recovery. Both brands feature helpful ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

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Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

Dermalogica offers more fragrance-free options because every single product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In comparison, ISDIN only lists no fragrance for 3 of its 8 products on this page.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which has better makeup-friendly sunscreens?

ISDIN does better for makeup-friendly sunscreens, as reviewers mostly mention its ultralight sunscreens and makeup compatibility. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, whereas three of eight products on the ISDIN page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN provide an equally high Lovi fit level for oily skin. Reviewers often mention ISDIN for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, while Dermalogica is frequently noted for intense hydration and non-greasy moisturizers.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer sunscreens with high fit levels, but ISDIN stands out for its ultralight fluid and watery textures that reviewers mostly mention. Dermalogica sunscreens on this page contain no fragrance, whereas some ISDIN sunscreens may contain fragrance.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High routine fit. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance, while some ISDIN products feature a strong fragrance that may cause irritation.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN has a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High fit level. ISDIN reviewers mostly mention its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

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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