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Clarins vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Clarins and ISDIN are esteemed European skincare houses established in France and Spain, respectively. The French pioneer is known for nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, delicate eye products, and refreshing toners featuring soothing shea and replenishing squalane, while the Spanish counterpart offers advanced daily moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products crafted for reliable results. Both brands suit sensitive skin best, with the former also favoring mature skin and the latter accommodating acne-prone skin. They ultimately differ in their exact ingredient philosophies and specialized formulations, providing distinct paths to a balanced complexion.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs ISDIN products

People Say

ClarinsISDIN
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • 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”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Clarins vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Clarins vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clarins or ISDIN: which is better?

Both Clarins and ISDIN are great choices, but Clarins is a better fit for dry sensitive skin while ISDIN excels with ultralight sunscreens. Topical vitamin C and vitamin E help brighten skin and provide antioxidant benefits.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What is the difference between Clarins and ISDIN?

Clarins and ISDIN are both skin care brands, with Clarins founded in France in 1954 and ISDIN founded in Spain in 1975. The products on this page show that Clarins fits sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin best, while ISDIN fits sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin best.

Clarins or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Clarins and ISDIN help improve dry skin, though Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Clarins as High for this skin type. Products like hyaluronic acid moisturizers help hydrate dry skin effectively.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Clarins and ISDIN offer popular moisturizers, with Clarins featuring options like Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream and ISDIN offering choices such as Hyaluronic Moisture. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or ISDIN?

ISDIN is more affordable than Clarins because high price point is a more frequent complaint for the products on this page from Clarins, whereas ISDIN is only noted for it.

Where were Clarins and ISDIN founded, and who owns them?

Clarins was founded in 1954 in France and is owned by Famille C through Groupe Clarins, while ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig.

How many Clarins and ISDIN products list no fragrance?

On the products on this page, 1 of 24 Clarins products and 3 of 8 ISDIN products list no fragrance.

What are the key ingredients shared across Clarins products?

The key ingredients across the products on this page for Clarins are shea butter, squalane, oat, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and glycerin.

Clarins or ISDIN for oily skin?

Lovi rates ISDIN as a Superior fit and Clarins as High for oily skin. Both brands offer lightweight moisturizers, while ISDIN is especially well-liked for its ultralight sunscreens.

Clarins or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Lovi shows that Clarins and ISDIN both offer a Superior fit for sensitive skin. Clarins is founded in France and ISDIN in Spain, and both brands feature lightweight textures and high price points.

Clarins or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Clarins and ISDIN are suitable choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for acne-prone skin as High for both brands.

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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