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Clarins vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Clarins and ISDIN are esteemed European skincare houses that offer nourishing moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. Clarins suits sensitive skin and mature skin best with soothing shea and replenishing squalane, whereas ISDIN suits dry skin and sensitive skin best through thoughtfully balanced formulas. Ultimately, the French brand focuses on gentle yet effective care drawn from natural elements, while the Spanish brand provides dependable protection and gentle daily comfort.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs ISDIN products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • 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”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Clarins vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Clarins vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clarins or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is the better-fitting brand on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types compared to Clarins. Both brands feature helpful ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E that help hydrate and brighten the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What is the difference between Clarins and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin compared to Clarins. The products on this page for ISDIN are more often praised for ultralight, lightweight, and makeup-friendly sunscreens and moisturizers, while Clarins is known for its luxurious textures.

Clarins or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Clarins' High fit. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN is often preferred for moisturizers, as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clarins' High fit. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid in these formulas help hydrate the skin and may improve signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or ISDIN?

ISDIN is more affordable than Clarins because high price point is a negative review theme associated with ISDIN, whereas it is mostly mentioned for Clarins.

Where were Clarins and ISDIN founded, and who owns them?

Clarins was founded in 1954 in France and is owned by Famille C through Groupe Clarins, while ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig.

How do the sunscreen product offerings compare between Clarins and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers superior sunscreen options like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water that fit a wider range of skin types with high or superior Lovi ratings, whereas the page facts do not list any sunscreen products for Clarins.

What are the main negative review themes associated with Clarins versus ISDIN?

Reviewers of Clarins products often mention a high price point, strong fragrance, lack of dramatic or subtle results, and pump or packaging design issues. In comparison, reviewers of ISDIN only frequently highlight a high price point as a negative theme.

Clarins or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Clarins has an Average fit for oily skin on this page. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid found in the products on this page help with skin hydration without heavy residues.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Clarins and ISDIN fit sensitive skin well, as the products on this page achieve a High fit level for Clarins and a Superior fit level for ISDIN. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and maintain skin quality, while vitamin E provides antioxidant and anti-aging effects.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Clarins or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi finds that both Clarins and ISDIN have products on this page with a High fit level. ISDIN features lightweight sunscreens and serums like Retinal Intense Serum that are well-suited for breakouts, while Clarins offers various balancing formulas and routines.

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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