ISDIN and Theramid are Spanish skincare brands offering sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously crafted formulas. The older established brand suits dry skin and combination skin best, while the newer line supports balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin due to thoughtful compositions. These lines differ in their exact founding years, parent companies, and the specific standout choices they provide for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.
ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.
This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
“softening fine lines — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
+Makeup Compatibility and FinishOften MentionedNot noted
“acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
“dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
“My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
–High Price and Value ConcernsOften MentionedRarely Noted
“Didn't work better than cheaper options — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
“very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
–Fragrance and Scent IssuesOften MentionedRarely Noted
“Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
“smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Questions and answers
ISDIN or Theramid: which is better?
When it comes to the products on this page, ISDIN is better for makeup compatibility and finish, whereas Theramid does better for visible anti-aging and firmness.
What is the difference between ISDIN and Theramid?
ISDIN and Theramid differ in their strengths and drawbacks according to reviewers on this page. ISDIN stands out for makeup compatibility and finish, while Theramid takes the lead for visible anti-aging and firmness. However, the products on this page for Theramid are also noted more often for high price and value concerns as well as formulation and compatibility issues.
ISDIN or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
For moisturizers on this page, ISDIN offers options like Hyaluronic Concentrate with High fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while Theramid features the Ceramide Treatment with Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and High fit for most other skin types. Reviewers note that Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers, whereas ISDIN is known for lightweight formulas.
Theramid carries high price and value concerns among reviewers, whereas the products on this page for ISDIN are often noted for a high price point.
Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Theramid?
When it comes to breakout-prone skin, the products on this page for ISDIN achieve a High fit for acne-prone skin with items like Retinal Intense Serum, whereas Theramid products like Ceramide Treatment also reach a High fit for acne-prone skin.
Between ISDIN and Theramid, which brand offers better options for anti-aging and firmness?
Theramid offers better options for visible anti-aging and firmness compared to ISDIN. Reviewers note that Theramid excels in this category, while the products on this page for both brands offer various formulations for mature skin.
How do the foundation-friendly qualities of ISDIN sunscreens compare to Theramid products?
ISDIN sunscreens are well-liked by reviewers for their makeup-friendly finish, whereas Theramid products on this page do not match this specific benefit.
Which brand has more fragrance-free options listed on the page?
Theramid has more fragrance-free options listed on the page, as every product from the brand lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, only 3 of 8 ISDIN products on this page list no fragrance.
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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.
