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RoC vs ISDIN

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RoC and ISDIN are well-regarded European skincare houses offering specialized formulas for daily care. The French brand, founded in 1957, is fondly loved for its expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol, making it suit mature and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand, founded in 1975, is known for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products that suit dry and sensitive skin best. While both provide nourishing care and targeted solutions for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, the former leans heavily on proven anti-aging ingredients, whereas both offer reliable daily support through balanced formulations.

RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs ISDIN products

People Say

RoCISDIN
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Finish Mostly 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 nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Wrinkle and Fine Line Reduction Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “softening fine lines — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften 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”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
    • “My skin looks smoother and hydrated. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Pilling Not 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”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Product Pricing and Value Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “small bottle — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

RoC vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $255.68 · 94% fitBuy RoC routine · $153.61 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

RoC vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $437.98 · 93% fitBuy RoC routine · $329.90 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

RoC vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · $429.57 · 93% fitBuy RoC routine · $321.49 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

RoC or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN does better for sensitive skin and makeup-friendly sunscreens, while RoC does better for wrinkle reduction and value. Both brands achieve equal routine fit levels for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between RoC and ISDIN?

ISDIN generally achieves a Superior fit level for sensitive and dry sensitive skin on Lovi, whereas RoC achieves a High fit level for those skin types. Reviewers often note that ISDIN does better on gentle formulas and makeup compatibility, while RoC does better on wrinkle and fine line reduction.

RoC or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both RoC and ISDIN are great options for dry skin, offering a Lovi routine fit level of Superior. Reviewers note that ISDIN provides lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens, while RoC is known for wrinkle reduction and deep hydration.

RoC or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but ISDIN generally helps provide lighter textures while RoC focuses more on deep hydration. For moisturizers specifically, ISDIN has options that may work well for lightweight daily wear, whereas RoC products on this page often suit dry skin nicely.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, RoC or ISDIN?

RoC is more affordable than ISDIN, as ISDIN reviewers often note high price points while RoC reviewers sometimes note good value.

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

RoC has more fragrance-free products than ISDIN, as 10 of its 12 products on this page list no fragrance compared to 3 of 8 for ISDIN.

RoC or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both RoC and ISDIN achieve a Superior routine fit level for oily skin. Reviewers on this page mostly mention that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, while RoC products on this page help provide wrinkle and fine line reduction.

RoC or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN is better for sunscreens on this page, as its Eryfotona Actinica achieves a Superior Lovi fit level across multiple skin types compared to RoC options.

RoC or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is the better fit for sensitive skin, earning a Superior Lovi fit level compared to RoC's High level. ISDIN does better on review themes such as being gentle on sensitive skin.

RoC or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both RoC and ISDIN achieve a Superior routine fit level for acne-prone skin. Reviewers indicate that RoC provides strong wrinkle reduction and deep hydration, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and is gentle on sensitive skin.

RoC or ISDIN for mature skin?

Both RoC and ISDIN achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin. Reviewers note that RoC brings better wrinkle and fine line reduction, while ISDIN is recognized for lightweight and non-greasy sunscreens.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or ISDIN for skin with dark spots?

Both RoC and ISDIN are great for skin with dark spots, as the routine fit for this skin type is Superior for both brands. ISDIN also offers sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica that rate Superior for dark spots.

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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