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Clarins vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Clarins and ISDIN are esteemed European skincare houses that offer thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, serums, eye products, and toners. The French brand is loved for its luxurious formulations enriched with nourishing shea and hydrating squalane, suiting sensitive and dry sensitive skin best, while the Spanish label is beloved for sophisticated products that suit dry and combination skin. Both present standout treatments for specific concerns, yet they differ primarily in their heritage and targeted skin types.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs ISDIN products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • 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”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Clarins vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Clarins vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clarins or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit for all main skin types on this page, whereas Clarins reaches High fit for most skin types and Average for oily and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Clarins and ISDIN?

Clarins is a French brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C, while ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig. Lovi fit levels show ISDIN has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Clarins has a High fit level for dry skin.

Clarins or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is superior to Clarins for dry skin, as ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Clarins' High fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers superior moisturizer fit levels for most skin types compared to Clarins, with options like Hyaluronic Moisture and Hyaluronic Concentrate.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or ISDIN?

ISDIN is more affordable on this page, as high price point is a negative theme for both brands but specifically noted as an area where ISDIN does better.

Where were Clarins and ISDIN founded, and who owns them?

Clarins was founded in France in 1954 and is owned by Famille C, while ISDIN was founded in Spain in 1975 and is owned by Puig.

How many products do Clarins and ISDIN have that contain no fragrance?

Clarins has 1 product on this page that lists no fragrance, while ISDIN has 3 products on this page that list no fragrance.

Which brand performs better regarding the high price point drawback according to reviewers?

ISDIN performs better regarding the high price point drawback.

Clarins or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi fit for Clarins is Average, whereas for ISDIN it is Superior. ISDIN products on this page are mostly known for ultralight sunscreens.

Clarins or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Clarins is rated High. Both brands include formulas that feature hyaluronic acid, which may help improve skin hydration and reduce signs of aging.

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Clarins or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Clarins is High. Both brands offer lightweight options, but ISDIN is specifically suited for acne-prone routines.

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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