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Skintific vs ISDIN

Skintific and ISDIN are established skincare lines offering effective, thoughtfully balanced formulas across a variety of daily remedies. Skintific is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens that suit all skin types best, featuring standouts 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. Conversely, the Spanish brand ISDIN is known for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products that suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, with key solutions such as the Fusion Water for acne-prone skin, the Eryfotona Actinica for skin with dark spots, and the K-Ox Eyes for mature skin. While both deliver reliable daily support to maintain a healthy and balanced complexion, they differ primarily in their optimal skin compatibility and foundational origins.

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.

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?

ISDIN fits dry, sensitive, and mature skin best, offering superior options like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water sunscreens, whereas Skintific products on this page list no fragrance. ISDIN reviewers frequently mention a high price point and strong fragrance, while Skintific reviewers note a high price point.

What is the difference between Skintific and ISDIN?

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021, whereas ISDIN has been established since 1975 in Spain. The products on this page for Skintific list no fragrance, while several ISDIN products contain fragrance.

Skintific or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry and sensitive skin types, while Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel reaches a High fit level for those same skin types. Reviewers mention that ISDIN offers lightweight moisturizers, whereas Skintific products on this page list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or ISDIN?

Skintific is more affordable, as ISDIN has a high price point. Reviewers often mention the high price point as a drawback for ISDIN products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or ISDIN?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, both Skintific and ISDIN offer products on this page rated High for this skin type, such as Skintific's All Day Light Sunscreen Mist and ISDIN's Eryfotona Actinica.

Which brand has products that are better for sensitive skin, Skintific or ISDIN?

ISDIN has products that are better for sensitive skin, with reviewers noting the brand is gentle on sensitive skin and its Eryfotona Actinica sunscreen achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Skintific has no fragrance listed in the ingredients for the products on this page, whereas ISDIN has 3 of 8 products on this page listing no fragrance.

Do Skintific and ISDIN products contain fragrance?

Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, ISDIN has fragrance in 5 of its 8 products on this page, while 3 of them list no fragrance.

Which brand has been established longer, Skintific or ISDIN?

ISDIN has been established longer, having been founded in Spain in 1975, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.

Skintific or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN offers sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for mature, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin, whereas Skintific sunscreens reach a High fit across those same skin types. Reviewers often mention that ISDIN provides ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens, while Skintific products on this page list no fragrance.

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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