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Clinique vs ISDIN

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Clinique and ISDIN are established beauty companies founded in the twentieth century that offer thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, serums, eye products, and sunscreens. Both brands feature balanced formulas incorporating hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to suit dry and sensitive skin. While the American brand also suits oily skin and relies on key ingredients to reduce wrinkles, restore barriers, and protect against UV radiation, the Spanish brand provides gentle daily comfort and dependable protection. Ultimately, these collections differ as one focuses on specialized solutions for diverse complexions, and the other delivers reliable daily support for a balanced complexion.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 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 Clinique and ISDIN products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Clinique vs ISDIN products

People Say

CliniqueISDIN
  • Hydration, plumping, and smoothing effects Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often 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”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Gentle, non-irritating, and sensitive skin friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Good makeup base and compatibility Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Morning glow and radiance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “softening fine lines — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “wake up glowing — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
  • Controls oil and mattifies Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “keeps me matte — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “absorbs quickly — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • High price point and cost concerns Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My only wish is that ISDIN would make this product in a bigger size bottle. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Smells like old oil — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Has a weird plastic-like smell — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Causes breakouts or skin irritation Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”

Clinique vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Clinique vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Clinique vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clinique or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is generally better than Clinique, as the products on this page achieve a superior routine fit across almost all skin types. ISDIN helps deliver lighter textures and radiant morning glows, though its products may occasionally carry stronger fragrances.

What is the difference between Clinique and ISDIN?

Clinique and ISDIN both offer gentle products for mature and sensitive skin, but ISDIN achieves a Superior Lovi fit level across almost all skin types on this page compared to Clinique. While Clinique products on this page list no fragrance, ISDIN includes fragrance in some items and tends to perform better for lightweight texture and morning radiance.

Clinique or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's Average rating. ISDIN's products on this page feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help improve moisture levels.

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Clinique or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN achieves a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clinique. Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior for dry skin routines, while Clinique reaches an Average fit.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or ISDIN?

Both Clinique and ISDIN share a high price point as a common drawback noted by reviewers. The products on this page for both brands reflect similar pricing concerns without either being clearly more affordable.

Which brand has products with no fragrance, Clinique or ISDIN?

Clinique features products that list no fragrance on this page, as every single item in its range is formulated without fragrance. In contrast, ISDIN has fragrance listed in several of its products.

Clinique or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is a superior fit for oily skin, whereas Clinique is high. ISDIN offers a lightweight texture that helps control shine, and every product on this page by Clinique lists no fragrance.

Clinique or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN offers superior routine fit for sensitive skin compared to Clinique's average fit level, while both brands feature gentle products on this page.

Clinique or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN offers superior routine fit for acne-prone skin compared to Clinique, which provides an average fit. ISDIN provides lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens that help maintain skin balance.

Clinique or ISDIN for mature skin?

Both Clinique and ISDIN fit mature skin well, with ISDIN achieving a Superior routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers better lightweight textures and morning glow, while every Clinique product on this page lists no fragrance.

Clinique or ISDIN for skin with dark spots?

ISDIN is a better fit for skin with dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type. Reviewers note that ISDIN provides a morning glow and radiance, while Clinique has no fragrance across its products.

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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