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Estée Lauder vs ISDIN

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Estée Lauder and ISDIN are well-regarded beauty houses, with the former founded in America in 1946 and the latter established in Spain in 1975. Both offer thoughtful moisturizers, serums, eye products, and cleansers, though Estée Lauder leans into hydrating elements like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while ISDIN is known for advanced sunscreens and balanced formulas. The American line suits mature skin and sensitive skin best, whereas the Spanish brand is ideal for dry skin and sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct heritages and specific ingredient approaches, such as hyaluronic acid lengthening the effect of botulinum toxin and glycerin increasing barrier function.

Estée Lauder is an American skincare brand founded in 1946 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Estée Lauder vs ISDIN products

People Say

Estée LauderISDIN
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “Absorbs quickly into the skin — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin drinks it up immediately — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “The formula is incredibly hydrating and leaves my skin feeling smooth. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “texture is dreamy — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Feel Rarely 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”
    • “absorbs instantly without residue — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Radiant Glow and Anti-Aging Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
    • “Helps with skin firmness and reduces the appearance of lines. — Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv”
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Base Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts away Double Wear foundation instantly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”
    • “doesn't pill — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Calming and Barrier Support Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “soothes redness — Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion”
  • High Price and Cost 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 for the size — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair”
  • Fragrance and Scent Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+”
    • “strong scent — Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes 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 my eyes badly — Estée Lauder Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion”

Estée Lauder vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Estée Lauder vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Estée Lauder vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Estée Lauder or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page compared to Estée Lauder, while Estée Lauder stands out for deep hydration and moisture. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Estée Lauder and ISDIN?

ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types, whereas Estée Lauder varies from Average to Superior depending on the skin type on the products on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN does better for calming and barrier support, while Estée Lauder does better for deep hydration and moisture.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Estée Lauder's Average fit on this page. ISDIN features highly rated lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens, while reviewers frequently praise both brands for high price points.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Estée Lauder achieves an Average routine fit for dry skin. ISDIN is noted for lightweight moisturizers, while Estée Lauder products on this page often provide deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Estée Lauder or ISDIN?

When it comes to affordability, reviewers report that both Estée Lauder and ISDIN feature a high price point, though ISDIN is noted for having a higher price and cost relative to the comparison.

Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothness, Estée Lauder or ISDIN?

ISDIN performs better for skin texture and smoothness compared to Estée Lauder.

How do the founding countries and parent companies of Estée Lauder and ISDIN differ?

Estée Lauder was founded in the United States in 1946 and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. In contrast, ISDIN was founded in Spain in 1975 and is owned by Puig.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free products among its tested skincare line, Estée Lauder or ISDIN?

Estée Lauder offers more fragrance-free products among the products on this page, with 12 out of 14 formulations listing no fragrance.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Estée Lauder's routine is High. ISDIN's products on this page are known for providing ultralight and lightweight moisturizers and sunscreens.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer sunscreens on this page, but ISDIN is rated Superior for dry sensitive and sensitive skin while Estée Lauder is rated Superior for dry, sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Estee Lauder's High fit rating on this page. ISDIN features lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas that help support sensitive skin.

Estée Lauder or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well because Estée Lauder fits acne-prone skin as High and ISDIN fits acne-prone skin as High.

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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