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Clinique vs ISDIN

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Clinique and ISDIN are established skincare lines, originating in America and Spain respectively, that offer thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, and soothing eye products. The American brand is widely loved for incorporating hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to suit dry sensitive skin and oily skin best, while the Spanish brand is beloved for advanced sunscreens and expert formulas that suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. Both differ through their unique standout solutions, such as the former brand providing the Clarifying Do-Over Peel, for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer, and Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream, and the latter brand offering Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Clinique vs ISDIN products

People Say

CliniqueISDIN
  • Hydration, plumping, and smoothing effects Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often 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”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Gentle, non-irritating, and sensitive skin friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Good makeup base and compatibility Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Morning glow and radiance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “softening fine lines — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “wake up glowing — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
  • Controls oil and mattifies Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “keeps me matte — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “absorbs quickly — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • High price point and cost concerns Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Smells like old oil — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Has a weird plastic-like smell — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Causes breakouts or skin irritation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “slight peeling — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”

Clinique vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Clinique vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Clinique vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clinique or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is the better option for skin routine fit because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior across all skin types, whereas Clinique is rated High or Average depending on the skin type. Shoppers frequently mention ISDIN for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, although some reviewers note a strong fragrance compared to Clinique which lists no fragrance on this page.

What is the difference between Clinique and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers a superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Clinique, and its sunscreens and lightweight textures are especially well-liked by shoppers. Meanwhile, every product on the Clinique page is free of added fragrance, making it less likely to cause scent-related irritation than ISDIN.

Clinique or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN offers superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clinique's average fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clinique or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN is the better brand for moisturizers on this page, offering superior routine fits for dry skin and lightweight textures that shoppers love. Both brands feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, but ISDIN provides better overall moisture performance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clinique or ISDIN?

Both Clinique and ISDIN share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.

Do Clinique products contain fragrance?

Every product on the Clinique page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the brand a suitable choice for shoppers who prefer scent-free skincare.

Which brand has better lightweight and fast-absorbing texture?

ISDIN does better than Clinique for a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture, thanks to its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Clinique and ISDIN?

Clinique was founded in 1968 in the United States, whereas ISDIN was founded later in 1975 in Spain.

Clinique or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin compared to Clinique's High fit on this page, and reviewers frequently mention its ultralight sunscreens.

Clinique or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for sensitive skin, earning a Superior routine fit rating compared to Clinique's High. Lovi shows that ISDIN offers particularly skin-friendly sunscreens, though reviewers note that some of its products carry a strong fragrance.

Clinique or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Clinique's Average fit. ISDIN also brings advantages in lightweight textures and morning radiance, though shoppers should keep in mind that its products sometimes carry a strong fragrance.

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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