ISDIN vs Aēsop
ISDIN and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by expert formulas and botanical, scientifically validated ingredients. The Spanish brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig suits sensitive and mature skin best, while the other brand suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. Both offer reliable daily support through refined offerings, though they differ in their specific compositions and target audiences.
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 ISDIN and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular ISDIN vs Aēsop products
People Say
Lightweight and fluid texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “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”
Deeply hydrating Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
- “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
- “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often MentionedNot noted
- “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
- “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
Pleasant scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
- “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
- “Smells absolutely amazing — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
Non-greasy or non-sticky finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
Makeup compatibility and performance Often MentionedNot noted
- “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
- “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
- “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
High price point Often MentionedMostly 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”
- “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
Difficult or sticky texture Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
Packaging issues and frustrating design Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “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”
- “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
Product pilling Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Pilled up on my skin — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
Unpleasant smell Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “While I do like the product, the smell is very off-putting. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
- “Awful scent — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
- “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
Questions and answers
ISDIN or Aēsop: which is better?
ISDIN is better for lightweight textures and sensitive skin, while Aēsop excels at deep hydration and pleasant scents. Both brands come with a high price point.
What is the difference between ISDIN and Aēsop?
ISDIN features lightweight sunscreens and serums that help provide a non-greasy finish and suit sensitive skin well, while Aēsop is known for providing deep hydration and balancing moisturizers. Reviewers note that both brands come with a high price point.
ISDIN or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?
Comparing the moisturizers on this page, Aēsop delivers better deep hydration while ISDIN offers lighter textures, but neither brand claims an overall superior fit for moisturization since their ratings vary by skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Aēsop?
Both ISDIN and Aēsop face complaints about a high price point, so neither brand on this page is more affordable than the other.
Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Aēsop?
ISDIN offers products on this page with a Superior or High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, such as Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water, making it a better option for causing fewer breakouts compared to Aēsop.
Which brand is better suited for sensitive skin, ISDIN or Aësop?
ISDIN is better suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its sensitive skin fit as High across several products on this page like Eryfotona Actinica, Fusion Water, and Flavo-C Serum. Reviewers also note that ISDIN is gentle on sensitive skin.
How do the sunscreen offerings compare between ISDIN and Aësop?
ISDIN offers multiple popular sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water that achieve a Superior fit for sensitive and dry sensitive skin, whereas Aësop does not feature any sunscreens on this page.
Which brand uses fragrances in its products, ISDIN or Aësop?
ISDIN uses fragrances in 5 of the 8 products on this page, whereas Aësop lists no fragrance for every product on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Highly efficient and compatible shampoo for use after hair transplant
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Evolution of lipid composition in skin treated with blackcurrant seed oil
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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