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Lancôme vs ISDIN

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Lancôme and ISDIN are established beauty houses from France and Spain that offer thoughtful moisturizers, eye products, and serums. The French house, founded in 1935, is known for formulations featuring glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine, while the Spanish brand, established in 1940, delivers expert sunscreens and soothing care. Both brands suit sensitive skin and mature skin best, though they differ as Lancôme emphasizes restorative anti-aging concentrates and toners, whereas ISDIN focuses on advanced daily sun protection and specialized eye treatments.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Lancôme vs ISDIN products

People Say

LancômeISDIN
  • Lightweight and silky 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”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep and intense hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on eyes and sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Doesn't sting my eyes — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Soothing and calming properties Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “works great on my sensitive skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “pores looked more refined — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High price point and expensive 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”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Strong and overpowering fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Subtle results and lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Lancôme or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN does better than Lancôme for a lightweight and silky texture as well as being gentle on eyes and sensitive skin, while the products on this page for Lancôme offer stronger soothing and calming properties and improve skin texture and smoothness. Both brands match for deep and intense hydration, makeup compatibility and base, strong and overpowering fragrance, and subtle results and lack of efficacy. Lovi fit for dry skin is High for Lancôme and Superior for ISDIN.

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What is the difference between Lancôme and ISDIN?

ISDIN scores a Superior fit for sensitive skin among the products on this page, while Lancôme scores High. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers lighter and more silky textures, whereas Lancôme is better for soothing and calming properties.

Lancôme or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN outperforms Lanc$u00f4me for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Lanc$u00f4me's High fit. ISDIN also wins on lightweight and silky texture, making it a better choice for hydration.

Lancôme or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers a better routine fit for dry skin, achieving a Superior level compared to Lancôme's High fit rating for products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or ISDIN?

ISDIN is considered more expensive than Lancôme according to shopper reviews on this page.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Lancôme has more products containing fragrance on this page, with 11 out of 14 products listing fragrance compared to ISDIN's 5 out of 8 products.

Which brand is better for soothing and calming properties, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Lancôme is better for soothing and calming properties, as review themes on the products on this page show it outperforms ISDIN in that area.

What is the routine fit for mature skin for Lancôme and ISDIN?

For mature skin, Lovi fit is High for the products on this page from both Lancôme and ISDIN.

Lancôme or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Lancôme as High. Both brands offer lightweight moisturizers, but ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens.

Lancôme or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN does better for sensitive skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Lancôme's High fit on this page. ISDIN is frequently noted by reviewers for being gentle on eyes and sensitive skin.

Lancôme or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while Lancôme provides a High routine fit for the products on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN is especially lightweight and gentle.

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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