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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 distinct paths to a balanced complexion. Clarins is loved for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners enriched with shea and squalane, while ISDIN is known for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin best through gentle, dependable formulations that provide daily comfort and protection. They differ mainly in their origins and specific treatments, as the French brand features shea butter and squalane to reduce redness, protect the skin, increase collagen, and fight damage, whereas the Spanish brand relies on thoughtfully balanced formulas for reliable daily support.

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 offers superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Clarins, while both brands perform equally well for hydration and glow. Products on this page containing hyaluronic acid help improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Clarins and ISDIN?

ISDIN offers Superior routine fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin compared to Clarins, which has High fit for those skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin than Clarins, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Clarins High fit level. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN is the better choice for moisturizers on this page because its routines offer a Superior fit for all skin types, whereas Clarins moisturizers are generally rated High or Average. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or ISDIN?

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

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

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.

Which brand offers better routine fit levels for mature skin and skin with dark spots?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit level for mature skin and skin with dark spots, whereas Clarins has a High fit level for these skin types.

How many products from Clarins contain fragrance compared to ISDIN?

23 out of 24 products on the Clarins page contain fragrance, while 5 out of 8 products on the ISDIN page list fragrance.

Clarins or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Clarins achieves only an Average fit for this skin type.

Clarins or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, but ISDIN has a Superior routine fit compared to Clarins which has a High fit. Products like ISDIN Fusion Water and Eryfotona Actinica provide sun protection with a skin-friendly design that helps reduce irritation risks.

Clarins or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Clarins' Average fit level.

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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