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ISDIN vs Anessa

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

ISDIN and Anessa are two esteemed skincare brands from Spain and Japan, respectively. The Spanish brand is known for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products, while the Japanese brand is celebrated for advanced sunscreens and sophisticated formulas. The former suits dry skin and combination skin best, whereas the latter suits all skin types best. These lines differ in their heritage and ideal skin types, yet both offer thoughtful formulations to shield and care for the complexion.

ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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Anessa is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1992 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and Anessa products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular ISDIN vs Anessa products

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Anessa: which is better?

When comparing ISDIN and Anessa, Lovi finds that both brands offer stellar sunscreens, but ISDIN has a much wider variety of moisturizers and serums for specific skin concerns. Reviewers mention that ISDIN products often feature ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, though some note a strong fragrance. Meanwhile, Anessa products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Anessa?

ISDIN offers a broad selection of sunscreens, moisturizers, serums, and eye products with options containing fragrance, whereas Anessa focuses entirely on sunscreens where every product on this page lists no fragrance.

ISDIN or Anessa: which sunscreen is better?

For sun protection, ISDIN sunscreen products on this page get a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin and dark spots, whereas Anessa sunscreens get a High fit for those skin types. Reviewers frequently mention that the products on this page by ISDIN are ultralight and makeup-friendly.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Anessa?

When it comes to affordability, reviewers on the ISDIN and Anessa page note that ISDIN has a high price point. Anessa does not mention price issues in its reviews.

Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Anessa?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both ISDIN sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica and Anessa sunscreens like Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel as High fit. Both brands offer products that help you manage breakouts without clogging pores.

Which brand has been around longer, ISDIN or Anessa, and in which countries were they founded?

ISDIN has been around longer than Anessa, having been founded in Spain in 1975, whereas Anessa was founded in Japan in 1992.

How many of the listed ISDIN products are fragrance-free compared to Anessa products?

Three of the ISDIN products on this page list no fragrance, whereas every Anessa product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which ISDIN sunscreen has a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin?

For mature skin, Eryfotona Actinica has a Superior Lovi fit level.

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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