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Dermalogica vs ISDIN

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Dermalogica and ISDIN are skincare brands known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, advanced sunscreens, and soothing eye products formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid. Dermalogica suits oily skin and combination skin best with active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture, while the other brand suits dry skin and combination skin best. Both offer standout choices for specific concerns, including the Daily Microfoliant and Fusion Water for acne-prone skin, the Precleanse and Eryfotona Actinica for skin with dark spots, and the Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream and K-Ox Eyes for mature skin. They differ in their origins and product composition, as the American brand features specific active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the Spanish brand relies on meticulously crafted 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

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Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is the better-rated choice overall because Lovi finds it achieves superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin compared to Dermalogica. Both brands fit oily and combination skin equally well, but ISDIN is particularly noted for its ultralight sunscreens and makeup compatibility.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and ISDIN?

Dermalogica is an American brand offering a wider variety of fragrance-free products that excel in anti-aging, whereas ISDIN is a Spanish brand known for its ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens. For overall routine fit, ISDIN has superior ratings for sensitive, dry sensitive, and acne-prone skin types compared to Dermalogica.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN has a Superior routine fit while Dermalogica has a High routine fit. Both brands offer good hydration options, though ISDIN excels with ultralight textures and sunscreens.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with Dermalogica standing out for anti-aging and skin recovery while ISDIN provides lighter, more fluid textures. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers on the products on this page.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

Both brands offer fragrance-free options, as every product from Dermalogica on this page is fragrance-free, while ISDIN has three out of eight fragrance-free products.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN are a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin. Reviewers often mention Dermalogica for intense hydration and ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer highly rated sunscreens on the products on this page, with ISDIN achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for mature, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin while Dermalogica provides strong options across multiple skin types. ISDIN sunscreens are frequently noted for their ultralight fluid and watery textures as well as makeup compatibility.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas Dermalogica is a High fit. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers skin-friendly sunscreens, while Dermalogica features gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a good match for acne-prone skin, with ISDIN achieving a superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's high fit. ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers that reviewers frequently praise for being skin-friendly.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer strong options for mature skin, with ISDIN achieving a Superior Lovi fit level and Dermalogica reaching a High level on this page. Reviewers note that Dermalogica performs better for anti-aging and skin recovery, while ISDIN is recognized for its ultralight sunscreens.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for dry sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High rating.

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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