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The INKEY List vs ISDIN

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The INKEY List and ISDIN are established skincare brands from Britain and Spain respectively. The British brand offers moisturizers, serums, toners, eye products, and more built around glycerin, suiting sensitive and combination skin best. Conversely, the Spanish brand is beloved for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously crafted formulas, suiting dry and combination skin best. While both cater to combination skin, the former brand focuses on barrier support with glycerin, whereas the latter emphasizes advanced sun protection and specialized target treatments.

The INKEY List is a British skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by Brand Evangelists for Beauty Limited.

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

Popular The INKEY List vs ISDIN products

People Say

The INKEY ListISDIN
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “sits beautifully under makeup — The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Super hydrating — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
  • Gentle on Skin and Sensitive Formulations Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Safe and gentle especially for my dry, sensitive skin — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “calmed my menopausal redness — The INKEY List ECTOIN HYDRO-BARRIER SERUM”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Skin Smoothing and Anti-Aging Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks fresh and plump — The INKEY List Collagen Peptide Serum”
    • “Great for sensitive skin — The INKEY List PHA Toner”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Affordable Price and Value Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Good for the price — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “One of the best balms for quality and also price — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “unbeatable value — The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “no pilling under makeup — The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Brilliant makeup base — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Unpleasant Scent or Strong Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like BBQ/meat — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
    • “Smells like chemicals — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
    • “smells plasticky — The INKEY List ECTOIN HYDRO-BARRIER SERUM”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Packaging and Quality Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Pump stopped working — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I like the actual product, but the packaging is awful, I've already lost three bottles the applicator pops off. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “Pump breaks easily — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

The INKEY List vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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The INKEY List vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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The INKEY List vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

The INKEY List or ISDIN: which is better?

Both The INKEY List and ISDIN have products on this page that fit sensitive skin at a Superior level, while ISDIN also fits dry skin and acne-prone skin at a Superior level compared to The INKEY List's High fit for those skin types.

What is the difference between The INKEY List and ISDIN?

The INKEY List offers more affordable pricing across the products on this page, whereas ISDIN generally provides superior routine fit levels across most skin types and excels in lightweight hydration. Reviewers often mention ISDIN for ultralight sunscreens, while highlighting The INKEY List for budget-friendly serums and moisturizers.

The INKEY List or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit on the products on this page compared to The INKEY List, which has a High fit level. Reviewers also note that ISDIN does better with hydration and moisture.

The INKEY List or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both The INKEY List and ISDIN offer popular moisturizers, with The INKEY List providing more affordable options while ISDIN leads in hydration and lightweight texture according to reviewers. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found in moisturizers from both brands, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Which is more affordable, The INKEY List or ISDIN?

The INKEY List offers much greater affordability, as the products on this page provide budget-friendly serums and moisturizers while ISDIN comes with a high price point.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance, The INKEY List or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance because 5 of its 8 products on this page list fragrance, whereas every product from The INKEY List lists no fragrance.

The INKEY List or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN offers superior routine fit for oily skin on this page, while The INKEY List provides a high routine fit. ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

The INKEY List or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both The INKEY List and ISDIN fit sensitive skin at a Superior level with the products on this page. Reviewers note that both brands are equal when it comes to being gentle on skin and sensitive formulations.

The INKEY List or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a superior routine compared to The INKEY List's high routine fit.

The INKEY List or ISDIN for dry sensitive skin?

Both The INKEY List and ISDIN work well for dry sensitive skin, but ISDIN offers a superior routine fit compared to The INKEY List's high fit level.

The INKEY List or ISDIN for mature skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for mature skin on this page, offering Superior routine fit compared to The INKEY List's High fit level. Both brands provide good options, but ISDIN is noted for better hydration and lightweight texture.

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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