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Elemis vs ISDIN

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Elemis and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care, with the former founded in 1989 and the latter in 1975. The British brand is celebrated for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by hydrating glycerin and softening shea. Conversely, the Spanish brand is beloved for thoughtful moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by expert formulas. While the former suits mature skin and dry skin best through formulas designed to restore suppleness, the latter suits sensitive skin and mature skin best by offering gentle care and rich nourishment.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs ISDIN products

People Say

ElemisISDIN
  • 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”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Sun Protection and Special Care Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
  • Brightening and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN does better on this page for sensitive skin, texture, and sun protection, while Elemis stands out for brightening and smoothing. Both brands are priced high, and Lovi gives them both High fit levels across most skin types.

What is the difference between Elemis and ISDIN?

ISDIN is better suited for sun protection and sensitive skin, while Elemis excels in brightening and skin smoothing. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens, whereas Elemis focuses on hydrating moisturizers.

Elemis or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN are great for dry skin, with Elemis featuring a High Lovi fit and ISDIN achieving a Superior Lovi fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that both brands offer hydrating moisturizers, though ISDIN stands out for being especially lightweight and gentle on sensitive skin.

Elemis or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Elemis is well-liked for its hydrating formulas and luxurious textures, while ISDIN offers lightweight options that are often praised for sensitive skin. Lovi gives Elemis moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream a High or Superior fit for dry and mature skin types.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or ISDIN?

Reviewers of the products on this page note that both Elemis and ISDIN share a high price point.

Elemis or ISDIN: which brand is better for brightening and radiance?

Elemis does better for brightening and radiance, while ISDIN excels in sun protection and lightweight textures. The products on this page help improve skin glow and texture.

Elemis or ISDIN: which brand is better for sun protection and special care?

ISDIN does better for sun protection and special care compared to Elemis, according to the review themes on this page. Reviewers often mention its ultralight and skin-friendly sunscreens.

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

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, while ISDIN was founded earlier in 1975 in Spain.

Elemis or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN offers a Superior Lovi routine fit while Elemis reaches a High fit level. ISDIN tends to do better on lightweight and fast-absorbing textures as well as sun protection, whereas Elemis excels in brightening and skin texture.

Elemis or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN fit sensitive skin well, but ISDIN does better for gentle care and ultralight sunscreens. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Elemis and Superior for ISDIN.

Elemis or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN offer products that fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi fit levels reaching High across several items. Reviewers note that ISDIN does better on gentle formulas and sun protection, while Elemis excels at smoothing skin 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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