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Lancôme vs ISDIN

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Lancôme and ISDIN are established beauty houses from France and Spain that offer thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, eye products, serums, and toners. The French brand is deeply loved for nourishing glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine, while the Spanish brand is known for elegant formulations and advanced sunscreens. The former suits sensitive skin and mature skin best, whereas the latter suits dry skin and sensitive skin best for daily comfort. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct cultural origins, ownership, and precise active ingredients tailored to specific complexions.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Lancôme vs ISDIN products

People Say

LancômeISDIN
  • Lightweight and silky 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”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep and intense hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on eyes and sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Doesn't sting my eyes — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Soothing and calming properties Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “works great on my sensitive skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “pores looked more refined — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High price point and expensive 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”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Strong and overpowering fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Subtle results and lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”

Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Lancôme vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Lancôme or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is generally better for lightweight textures and sunscreens, while Lancôme is often chosen for its soothing properties and smoothing effects on the skin. Both brands provide deep hydration, though reviewers frequently note high price points for the products on this page.

What is the difference between Lancôme and ISDIN?

ISDIN does better for lightweight and silky texture, while Lancome is better for soothing properties and improving skin texture. Both brands share similar price points and fragrance concerns. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Lancôme or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Lancôme's High. Both brands provide deep hydration, but ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Lancôme or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN is better for moisturizers because its products on this page achieve superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Lancôme. Both brands provide deep hydration, but ISDIN is noted for being lightweight.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Both ISDIN and Lancôme feature a high price point across the products on this page, so neither brand is more affordable. Reviewers mention that both brands are expensive.

Which brand has more products with fragrance, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Lancôme has more products with fragrance than ISDIN, featuring fragranced options across eleven of its products on this page while ISDIN has five. Both brands offer some fragrance-free options as well.

Which brand is known for ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens according to reviewers?

ISDIN is known for ultralight and makeup-friendly sunscreens according to reviewers.

What are the key ingredients shared across Lancôme products?

The products on this page for Lancôme share key ingredients including glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi gives ISDIN a Superior routine fit and Lancôme a High routine fit. The products on this page from ISDIN are noted for ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Lancôme or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Lancôme and ISDIN are suitable options, as Lovi rates both brands as High for sensitive skin. ISDIN may be preferred by reviewers for being gentle on eyes and sensitive skin, while the products on this page for Lancôme also soothe sensitive skin.

Lancôme or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that may help with acne-prone skin. ISDIN earns a Superior routine fit for this skin type, while Lancome earns a High routine fit.

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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