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ISDIN vs No7

ISDIN and No7 are two established European skincare brands with distinct heritages, offering targeted daily care through advanced moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products. The Spanish brand is known for gentle formulations built for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while the British brand relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to best suit mature and dry skin. Both labels address specific concerns through standout solutions, such as the former's Fusion Water for breakouts and the latter's Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream for aging skin. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational ingredients and primary skin compatibility, giving readers distinct paths to a balanced complexion.

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

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

People Say

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  • Lightweight and fluid texture Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Anti-aging and skin smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Skin sensitivity and irritation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Improved skin feel and texture Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Makeup compatibility and finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • High price point Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance and scent concerns Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin irritation and negative reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “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 sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

ISDIN vs No7 routines for dry skin

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ISDIN vs No7 routines for oily skin

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ISDIN vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

ISDIN or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great, but ISDIN is a superior fit across skin types like dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, while No7 matches it specifically for mature skin. ISDIN stands out for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens and better skin sensitivity results, whereas No7 focuses on anti-aging and deep hydration.

What is the difference between ISDIN and No7?

ISDIN and No7 differ mainly in their formulation strengths and focus areas, with ISDIN achieving a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types and No7 offering targeted anti-aging and skin-smoothing benefits.

ISDIN or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and No7 as High. ISDIN helps provide lightweight and fluid textures, while No7 focuses on anti-aging and skin smoothing.

ISDIN or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, ISDIN and No7 both offer options with varying performance depending on your skin type and preferences. The products on this page from ISDIN are often noted for lightweight textures, while No7 focuses on deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or No7?

No7 has a high price point listed among negative reviewer feedback, whereas ISDIN is not noted for affordability issues on this page.

Between ISDIN and No7, which brand is better for anti-aging and skin smoothing?

No7 is better for anti-aging and skin smoothing compared to ISDIN. The products on this page for No7 feature key anti-aging ingredients like retinol and vitamin C which help reduce fine lines and stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

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How do the fragrance options compare between ISDIN and No7 products?

ISDIN has a higher proportion of fragranced options, with five out of eight products on this page listing fragrance. In contrast, No7 offers more fragrance-free choices, as only three out of thirteen products on this page list fragrance.

Which brand performs better regarding makeup compatibility and finish?

ISDIN performs better regarding makeup compatibility and finish compared to No7. Reviewers mostly mention that ISDIN offers makeup-friendly sunscreens.

ISDIN or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN offers a superior routine fit compared to No7, which has a high fit. Reviewers note that the products on this page from ISDIN are particularly favored for their ultralight sunscreens.

ISDIN or No7: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN offers sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water that reviewers mostly mention for their ultralight, makeup-friendly, and skin-friendly textures. No7 also features sunscreens such as Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream.

ISDIN or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, ISDIN fits best because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to No7 which is High. ISDIN also tends to do better on skin sensitivity and irritation in reviews of the products on this page.

ISDIN or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, ISDIN is the better choice because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High fit level. ISDIN's routine for acne-prone skin helps manage breakouts while offering ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers that reviewers favor.

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.

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