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Skintific vs ISDIN

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Skintific and ISDIN are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful daily care, advanced formulations, and reliable results. Skintific features effective moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens that suit all skin types best, offering standout choices like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand ISDIN crafts gentle moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products that respect delicate moisture barriers, suiting sensitive and acne-prone skin best with favorites such as the Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes. While both provide targeted solutions for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, they differ primarily in their heritage and foundational philosophy.

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

Popular Skintific vs ISDIN products

People Say

SkintificISDIN
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly 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”
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Smoother skin texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Calms redness and irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • No white cast Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong tingling sensation and irritation Sometimes NotedRarely 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”
    • “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”

Questions and answers

Skintific or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands have strengths, but ISDIN is a better fit for shoppers seeking high-performance anti-aging and sun protection, whereas Skintific offers more budget-friendly options that help calm redness and irritation. ISDIN provides superior options for mature and sensitive skin on this page, while Skintific products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Skintific and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers superior fit levels for sensitive and mature skin with items like Eryfotona Actinica, whereas Skintific features products on this page that list no fragrance.

Skintific or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers a wider range of moisturizers, but both brands feature options with Lovi fit levels spanning from Average to High depending on your skin type. The products on this page for both brands help hydrate and condition the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Skintific or ISDIN?

Skintific is more affordable, as a high price point is often mentioned for ISDIN products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or ISDIN?

When it comes to breakout prevention, both brands offer products on this page with strong fits for acne-prone skin, such as Skintific's All Day Light Sunscreen Mist and ISDIN's Eryfotona Actinica. Review themes do not single out one brand as causing fewer breakouts overall.

Which brand is older, Skintific or ISDIN?

ISDIN is older than Skintific, having been founded in Spain in 1975 compared to Skintific which was founded in 2021.

Do Skintific and ISDIN products contain fragrance?

Every product from Skintific on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas several ISDIN products contain fragrance. ISDIN has three out of eight products on this page with no fragrance, while the remaining five list fragrance.

Which brand offers products specifically formulated for dry skin?

Both brands offer products for dry skin, with ISDIN featuring sunscreens and moisturizers that Lovi rates as High or Superior for dry skin. Skintific also includes moisturizers and sunscreens on this page rated High for dry skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Skintific or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN offers sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica that Lovi rates as Superior for sensitive skin and dark spots, whereas Skintific's sunscreen is rated High for those skin types. ISDIN sunscreens are also frequently mentioned by reviewers for their ultralight and makeup-friendly textures.

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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