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Avène vs ISDIN

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Avène and ISDIN are esteemed European skincare houses that offer distinct paths to dermal health. The French brand centers its gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers on glycerin to nourish oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, whereas the Spanish counterpart is known for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously crafted formulas suited for dry and combination skin. While both share a devotion to calm efficacy, the former relies on a single signature ingredient to improve hydration and restore barrier function, whereas the latter deploys broader proprietary architectures.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs ISDIN products

People Say

AvèneISDIN
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentleness and Skin Tolerance Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Squeaky clean but soft — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “immediate radiance boost — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “skin instantly felt firmer — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “fades dark spots — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Packaging and Product Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “ghostly cast — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Pump stopped working — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “spills easily — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “bring it back — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
  • Pricing and Value Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Its a bit pricey but so worth it!! — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Tiny tube for the money — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The fragrance is very present. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “smell is too strong — Avène Cleanance”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Avène vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Avène vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Avène vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Avène or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is better suited than Avène for dry sensitive skin, where Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Avène as Average. For the other skin types, both brands achieve the same Lovi fit levels on this page.

What is the difference between Avène and ISDIN?

When comparing the products on this page, ISDIN achieves a superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Avène achieves an average fit for that skin type. Reviewers note that ISDIN does better with texture and absorption, while Avène does better with soothing and calming.

Avène or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Avène provides an Average fit level for the products on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN excels in texture and absorption.

Avène or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Avène and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with Avène featuring options like Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm that are well-suited for dry skin and soothing irritation. ISDIN also provides popular lightweight moisturizers such as Hyaluronic Concentrate, while reviewers note that Avène generally offers better pricing and value.

Which is more affordable, Avène or ISDIN?

Avène is more affordable than ISDIN, as high pricing is frequently noted for ISDIN products while Avène is recognized for its pricing and value.

How do the founding years and parent companies of Avène and ISDIN compare?

Avène was founded in France in 1990 and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas ISDIN was founded in Spain in 1975 and is owned by Puig.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming according to review themes?

Avène performs better for soothing and calming according to review themes, while both brands offer equal gentleness and skin tolerance.

How many products from each brand list no fragrance on the page?

Avene has 7 products on this page that list no fragrance, while ISDIN has 3 products that list no fragrance.

Avène or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands work well, with Lovi giving Avène a High fit level and ISDIN a Superior fit level. Reviewers mention that ISDIN stands out for texture and absorption, while Avène is noted for effective oil control.

Avène or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, ISDIN generally offers a superior routine fit compared to Avène across almost all skin types. Reviewers often mention that ISDIN sunscreens feature ultralight and makeup-friendly textures, whereas Avène sunscreens are noted for being gentle and non-stripping.

Avène or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Avène and ISDIN are great options, with Lovi giving Avène a High fit and ISDIN a Superior fit. ISDIN does better on texture and absorption, while Avène is known for soothing irritation.

Avène or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Avène and ISDIN both offer products on this page that have a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that Avène often does better for soothing and calming, while ISDIN stands out for texture and absorption.

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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