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ISDIN vs Theramid

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ISDIN and Theramid are Spanish skincare brands offering advanced moisturizers, targeted serums, and restorative treatments. The first brand is known for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products, while the second relies on meticulously engineered moisturizers and targeted serums. Both brands suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, though the second also suits balanced, combination, and oily skin, and they differ through the first brand offering dependable protection and daily comfort alongside standout solutions like Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes, whereas the other delivers specialized treatments with remarkable precision through standouts like the Ceramide Treatment, Copper Peptide, and DERMA-PEPTIDES.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular ISDIN vs Theramid products

People Say

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  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin and Non-Irritating Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Hydration, Plumping, and Barrier Repair Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Visible Anti-Aging and Firmness Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “softening fine lines — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't work better than cheaper options — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Theramid: which is better?

Both brands have strong points, but Theramid performs better for visible anti-aging and firmness. Lovi rates both as equal for lightweight textures, gentle use on sensitive skin, and barrier repair.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Theramid?

ISDIN and Theramid are both Spanish skincare brands, but ISDIN is older, founded in 1975, while Theramid was founded in 2022. According to reviewers, the products on this page from ISDIN are known for their ultralight sunscreens and makeup compatibility, whereas Theramid products are noted for restorative moisturizers and visible anti-aging effects.

ISDIN or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer solid moisturizers, but Theramid is noted for restorative, soothing options while ISDIN features lightweight formulas like Hyaluronic Concentrate. For dry sensitive skin, Theramid Ceramide Treatment achieves a Superior Lovi fit. Topical ceramides help support the skin barrier.

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Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Theramid?

Reviewers note that Theramid often brings high price and value concerns, while ISDIN also faces criticism for a high price point. Both brands originate from Spain, but Theramid is noted for having formulation and compatibility issues.

Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Theramid?

When it comes to breakout prevention, both brands offer products on this page with high fits for acne-prone skin, such as ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica and Theramid Ceramide Treatment. However, ISDIN products on this page are more frequently noted by reviewers for their ultralight textures, which helps prevent clogged pores.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of ISDIN and Theramid compare?

ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain and is owned by Cosnova Group.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options among their featured products, ISDIN or Theramid?

Theramid has more fragrance-free options among the products on this page, as every Theramid product lists no fragrance. In contrast, five of the eight ISDIN products on this page list fragrance.

According to review themes, which brand performs better in terms of visible anti-aging and firmness?

According to review themes, Theramid performs better in terms of visible anti-aging and firmness.

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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