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ISDIN vs Charlotte Tilbury

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ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury are established skincare houses that offer distinct paths to a refined daily routine. The Spanish creator, founded in 1975, focuses on advanced moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products utilizing ingredients that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the British creator, established in 2013, provides targeted moisturizers and eye products. While both share a parent company, they differ through the first brand's emphasis on barrier-respecting daily care and the second brand's focus on specialized treatments.

ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular ISDIN vs Charlotte Tilbury products

People Say

ISDINCharlotte Tilbury
  • Deeply hydrating Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “floods skin with moisture — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “super hydrated — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • 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”
  • Makeup performance and base Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect canvas for base — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “foundation looks flawless — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Hydrating and smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “instantly smoothed out lines — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • Radiant finish and instant glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “lit-from-within glow — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Sensitive skin friendly and gentle Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • 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”
    • “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Strong fragrance and scent concerns Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “grandma perfume smell — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “scent too strong — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “gave me acne — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Charlotte Tilbury: which is better?

ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury each do better at different things, with ISDIN winning on lightweight textures and sensitive skin, while Charlotte Tilbury excels at deep hydration and glowing makeup finishes.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury?

ISDIN stands out for its lightweight textures and gentle formulas that fit sensitive and acne-prone skin well, whereas Charlotte Tilbury is known for deeply hydrating moisturizers and a radiant finish. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both brands share a high price point.

ISDIN or Charlotte Tilbury: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, ISDIN products on this page have a Lovi fit level that ranges from Average to High depending on the skin type, while Charlotte Tilbury features options like Charlotte's Magic Cream with a High fit for dry skin and a Superior fit for mature skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Charlotte Tilbury?

Both ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury have a high price point according to reviewers on this page. Reviewers frequently mention high prices as a drawback for both brands, so neither is clearly more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Charlotte Tilbury?

Charlotte Tilbury may cause fewer breakouts than ISDIN, as skin irritation and breakouts are noted as a negative review theme for ISDIN while absent for Charlotte Tilbury.

Between ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury, which brand is older and where were they founded?

ISDIN is the older brand, having been founded in Spain in 1975, while Charlotte Tilbury was founded in the United Kingdom in 2013.

How do ISDIN and Charlotte Tilbury compare in terms of fragrance across their products?

ISDIN has fragrance listed in five of the eight products on this page, while every Charlotte Tilbury product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for providing a radiant finish and instant glow?

Charlotte Tilbury performs better for providing a radiant finish and instant glow. Reviewers on the page note that the products on this page offer a radiant finish and instant glow.

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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