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Clinique vs ISDIN

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Clinique and ISDIN are established international skincare brands offering thoughtful ranges of daily essentials, with the American brand founded in 1968 and the Spanish creator established in 1975. Clinique is widely loved for its moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, and eye products featuring hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine, which suit dry sensitive skin and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand provides advanced sunscreens alongside similar daily care items that suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best by respecting delicate moisture barriers. While both excel at delivering reliable results through distinct formulations, the former relies on targeted active ingredients like the Clarifying Do-Over Peel, whereas the latter emphasizes daily protection.

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 generally better than Clinique because Lovi rates ISDIN as having a Superior routine fit across all skin types, whereas Clinique is only High for select skin types. ISDIN also stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and morning glow, though shoppers should note it has a strong fragrance in some products.

What is the difference between Clinique and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers a lighter texture and better morning glow, while Clinique completely avoids added fragrance in the products on this page. Lovi finds ISDIN to be a Superior routine fit across all skin types.

Clinique or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's Average routine fit. Reviewers note that ISDIN provides lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens, while Clinique's products on this page list no fragrance.

Clinique or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for moisturizers across skin types compared to Clinique. ISDIN features lightweight moisturizers with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps hydrate and plump the skin.

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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.

Clinique or ISDIN: which brand has products with no fragrance?

Clinique has products with no fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 3 of 8 ISDIN products are fragrance-free.

Which brand performs better for lightweight and fast-absorbing texture, Clinique or ISDIN?

ISDIN performs better for lightweight and fast-absorbing texture. Reviewers mostly mention ISDIN for its ultralight and lightweight moisturizers.

Clinique or ISDIN: which sunscreens are rated best by reviewers?

ISDIN sunscreens are rated best by reviewers for being ultralight, lightweight, and makeup-friendly. Reviewers note that ISDIN sunscreens help provide skin-friendly sun protection across the products on this page.

Clinique or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Clinique's High. ISDIN's products on this page are frequently noted for their ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Clinique or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, but Lovi rates ISDIN as having a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's High fit. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers skin-friendly sunscreens, while every Clinique product on this page lists no fragrance.

Clinique or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, ISDIN has a Superior routine fit, while Clinique has an Average fit according to Lovi. ISDIN is often noted for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, though some reviewers mention 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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