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Estée Lauder vs ISDIN

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Estée Lauder and ISDIN are established skincare names, with the American brand founded in 1946 and the Spanish brand founded in 1975. Estée Lauder is beloved for moisturizers, serums, eye products, cleansers, and more, formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the brand is known for elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products, united by thoughtfully balanced formulas. The first brand suits acne-prone skin and mature skin best, while the offerings of the latter suit dry skin and sensitive skin best. They differ because the American brand focuses on targeted treatments like the Micro Essence Treatment Lotion, the DayWear Moisturizer, and the Futurist Peptide-Power Serum Primer, whereas the Spanish brand offers specialized solutions like Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes.

Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Estée Lauder vs ISDIN products

People Say

Estée LauderISDIN
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “texture is dreamy — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Feel Rarely 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”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Radiant Glow and Anti-Aging Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “Helps with skin firmness and reduces the appearance of lines. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “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”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts away Double Wear foundation instantly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
    • “doesn't pill — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Calming and Barrier Support Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “soothes redness — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
  • High Price and Cost 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 for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Fragrance and Scent Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “strong scent — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation 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”
    • “Stings my eyes badly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”

Estée Lauder vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $255.68 · 94% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · $271.00 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Estée Lauder vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $437.98 · 93% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · $399.42 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Estée Lauder vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $429.57 · 93% fitBuy Estée Lauder routine · $503.90 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Estée Lauder or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is better than Estée Lauder for most users on this page, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior across dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin types. Reviewers also note that ISDIN does better for skin texture, lightweight feel, and calming support, while Estée Lauder excels mainly in deep hydration.

What is the difference between Estée Lauder and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Estée Lauder. Reviewers note that ISDIN is known for ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, whereas Estée Lauder is recognized for deep hydration.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit based on the products on this page, while Estée Lauder has an Average fit.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page, while Estée Lauder reaches an Average fit for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration in both brand lineups.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or ISDIN?

Reviewers note that both Estée Lauder and ISDIN come with a high price point, meaning neither brand is clearly more affordable than the other on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Estée Lauder or ISDIN?

Estée Lauder has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 12 out of 14 products listing no fragrance compared to ISDIN's 3 out of 8.

Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothness according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, ISDIN performs better for skin texture and smoothness.

What key ingredients are found across Estée Lauder products?

The products on this page from Estée Lauder feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and improve skin quality.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN offers a Superior Lovi routine fit while Estée Lauder provides a High fit. Reviewers frequently mention ISDIN for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing the sunscreens on this page, ISDIN offers superior or high fits across all skin types, while Estée Lauder provides a superior fit for most skin types with DayWear Moisturizer.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, while Estée Lauder has a High routine fit.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page that are a High fit. Reviewers note that Estée Lauder helps provide deep hydration, while ISDIN is known 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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