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Dermalogica vs ISDIN

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Dermalogica and ISDIN are established skincare brands from America and Spain that offer targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, advanced sunscreens, and eye products. The American brand is known for utilizing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit oily skin and combination skin best by balancing excess oil and moisture, while the Spanish brand is beloved for crafting gentle yet effective creations that suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best by respecting delicate moisture barriers. Ultimately, both differ because the former focuses on active formulations addressing specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, whereas the latter provides a thoughtful approach to daily care that maintains a healthy, balanced, and protected complexion.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs ISDIN products

People Say

DermalogicaISDIN
  • Intense and Deep Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Ultralight Fluid and Watery Texture Not notedMostly 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”
  • Softness and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “I like how it is light not thick... love it. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Makeup Dissolving and Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Recovery Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “mini reset — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “fades dark spots — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Smell and Strong Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “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”
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”

Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN has a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High fit for those skin types. Reviewers note that ISDIN is better for ultralight fluid and watery textures and makeup compatibility, while Dermalogica is better for anti-aging and skin recovery.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and ISDIN?

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand focused on anti-aging and skin recovery, whereas ISDIN is a Spanish brand known for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens. For dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types, the routine fit for ISDIN is rated as Superior, while Dermalogica is rated as High. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

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Dermalogica or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit rating. Additionally, the products on this page for ISDIN feature lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens that help provide hydration.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with ISDIN achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Dermalogica's High fit. Reviewers note that ISDIN provides lightweight moisturizers, while Dermalogica is often praised for its non-greasy, textured, and absorbent moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN are noted for a high price point across the products on this page, with reviewers frequently mentioning cost as a downside for both brands.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which has a stronger fragrance?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance, with five of its eight products on this page listing fragrance in their ingredients, while every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which brand is better for anti-aging and skin recovery?

Dermalogica does better for anti-aging and skin recovery, whereas ISDIN has a high price point. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging in human skin.

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Dermalogica or ISDIN: which offers better makeup-friendly sunscreens?

ISDIN offers better makeup-friendly sunscreens, as reviewers frequently note their ultralight sunscreens are makeup-friendly.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands help provide lightweight hydration and oil control.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN sunscreen is better for ultralight texture and makeup compatibility, while the products on this page for Dermalogica sunscreen fit a wide range of skin types with superior or high ratings. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration in formulations.

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Dermalogica or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Dermalogica is High. Reviewers note that ISDIN is skin-friendly, and every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance compared to 5 of 8 ISDIN products with fragrance.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are great for acne-prone skin, but ISDIN has a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica, which has a High fit level. Reviewers mention that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, while Dermalogica is fragrance-free across the products on this page.

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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