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NIVEA vs ISDIN

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NIVEA and ISDIN are well-regarded European skincare houses, with the German brand founded in 1911 and the Spanish counterpart established in 1975. NIVEA is known for reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers featuring skin-softening glycerin, while ISDIN offers elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products. Both brands suit sensitive skin well, though the former also serves mature skin best and the latter favors dry skin. They differ primarily in their exact product formulations and country of origin, offering distinct yet dependable daily support.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs ISDIN products

People Say

NIVEAISDIN
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
    • “It's lightweight on the skin and leaves a bit of subtle sheen. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Texture and Application Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Blemish Reduction and Skin Texture Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “cleared my complexion in 7 days — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “unclogs pores — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Sensitive Skin Friendly Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
    • “smells really nice — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Smells absolutely amazing — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Value and Price Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Works better than expensive luxury creams — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Best affordable vegan moisturizer. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “absolute steal for the price — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
  • Strong Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smells like men's hairspray — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

NIVEA vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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NIVEA vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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NIVEA vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

NIVEA or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but ISDIN is Lovi rated as superior for dry sensitive skin while NIVEA is Lovi rated as high for the same skin type.

What is the difference between NIVEA and ISDIN?

NIVEA is a German brand founded in 1911 that features key ingredients like glycerin, while ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975 known for options that Lovi rates as Superior for dry sensitive skin.

NIVEA or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and NIVEA as High, with Glycerin helping to provide moisture across the products on this page.

NIVEA or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both NIVEA and ISDIN offer popular moisturizers, with NIVEA noted for intense deep hydration and ISDIN providing lightweight options. Lovi finds that NIVEA fits dry skin with a High level, while ISDIN fits dry skin with a Superior level.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or ISDIN?

NIVEA is more affordable, as reviewers on the products on this page often note that ISDIN has a high price point while NIVEA offers better value and price.

Between NIVEA and ISDIN, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

Both NIVEA and ISDIN are suitable choices, as Lovi rates NIVEA high and ISDIN superior for mature skin. NIVEA offers versatile anti-aging serums and intense deep hydration, while ISDIN provides lightweight moisturizers and ultralight sunscreens.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between NIVEA and ISDIN?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany, whereas ISDIN was founded later in 1975 in Spain.

Which brand performs better regarding sensitive skin friendliness according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, ISDIN performs better regarding sensitive skin friendliness.

NIVEA or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and ISDIN as having products with High fit levels, such as the NIVEA UV Deep Protect & Care Gel and ISDIN Fusion Water. Reviewers note that NIVEA offers better hydration and blemish reduction, while ISDIN is recognized for its ultralight sunscreens.

NIVEA or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both NIVEA and ISDIN offer sunscreens on this page, but ISDIN is more sensitive skin friendly and features ultralight formulas reviewers mostly mention. NIVEA sunscreens like Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+ and UV Deep Protect & Care Gel provide high Lovi fit levels for various skin types.

NIVEA or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both NIVEA and ISDIN are suitable choices, as Lovi rates NIVEA High and ISDIN Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that ISDIN is especially sensitive-skin friendly, whereas NIVEA offers better value and price.

NIVEA or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and ISDIN as High across the products on this page. Reviewers mention that NIVEA offers blemish-clearing serums, while ISDIN provides lightweight moisturizers.

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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