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Dermalogica vs ISDIN

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Dermalogica and ISDIN are skincare brands founded respectively in America in 1986 and Spain in 1975. The American brand is known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the Spanish brand is recognized for elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products with thoughtfully balanced formulas. Dermalogica suits dry skin and oily skin best with items like the Daily Microfoliant, Precleanse, and Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream, whereas ISDIN suits dry skin and sensitive skin best through solutions such as Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes. They differ because the American brand relies on active ingredients like salicylic acid to address complex skin types, while both offer distinct approaches to maintaining a healthy complexion.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs ISDIN products

People Say

DermalogicaISDIN
  • Intense and Deep Hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Ultralight Fluid and Watery Texture Not 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”
  • Softness and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “I like how it is light not thick... love it. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Makeup Dissolving and Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
  • Anti-Aging and Skin Recovery Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “mini reset — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Plumps fine lines — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “fades dark spots — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant Smell and Strong Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedSometimes 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 eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”

Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands are excellent choices depending on your specific needs, as Dermalogica excels in anti-aging and skin recovery, whereas ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and makeup compatibility. When it comes to routine fit, both brands offer superior matching for dry, oily, combination, and mature skin types.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and ISDIN?

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand focused on anti-aging and skin recovery, whereas ISDIN is a Spanish brand known for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens. Reviewers note that ISDIN has a high price point more often and sometimes a strong fragrance, while Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Shoppers often mention intense hydration from Dermalogica and lightweight moisturizers from ISDIN, while topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Dermalogica or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with Dermalogica standing out for anti-aging and skin recovery while ISDIN is noted for lightweight formulas. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration in both brands' products.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

ISDIN is more affordable than Dermalogica, as Dermalogica reviewers more frequently mention a high price point.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which brand is better for anti-aging and skin recovery?

Dermalogica does better for anti-aging and skin recovery. Its anti-aging formulas help improve mature skin.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance, Dermalogica or ISDIN?

ISDIN has a stronger fragrance because 5 of its 8 products list fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which has a more makeup-friendly sunscreen?

ISDIN is the better choice for a makeup-friendly sunscreen, as its products on this page are mostly noted for being makeup-friendly and ultralight.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for ISDIN help provide ultralight sunscreens, while Dermalogica is recognized for anti-aging and skin recovery.

Dermalogica or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and ISDIN offer sunscreens that fit dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, and mature skin well, though ISDIN is noted for its ultralight fluid and watery textures. Reviewers find that ISDIN sunscreens help provide makeup-friendly options, whereas Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, ISDIN fits with a Superior level, whereas Dermalogica fits at a High level.

Dermalogica or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, ISDIN has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Dermalogica has a High Lovi routine fit. Reviewers note that ISDIN does better with fewer skin irritations and reactions.

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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