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Skintific vs ISDIN

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Skintific and ISDIN are established skincare lines offering effective, thoughtfully balanced formulas across a variety of daily remedies. Skintific is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens that suit all skin types best, featuring standouts like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Conversely, the Spanish brand ISDIN is known for its elegant moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, restorative serums, and targeted eye products that suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, with key solutions such as the Fusion Water for acne-prone skin, the Eryfotona Actinica for skin with dark spots, and the K-Ox Eyes for mature skin. While both deliver reliable daily support to maintain a healthy and balanced complexion, they differ primarily in their optimal skin compatibility and foundational origins.

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

Popular Skintific vs ISDIN products

People Say

SkintificISDIN
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly 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 instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Smoother skin texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I am more on a dehydrated side and this helps me look hydrated and smooth. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Calms redness and irritation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • No white cast Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong tingling sensation and irritation Sometimes NotedRarely 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”
    • “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”

Questions and answers

Skintific or ISDIN: which is better?

Both brands have their strengths, as ISDIN is well-regarded for its lightweight and gentle sunscreens while Skintific offers fragrance-free options that reviewers note help calm redness and irritation. Topical hyaluronic acid, featured in ISDIN products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Skintific and ISDIN?

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021 by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd., while ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig. For the products on this page, Skintific lists no fragrance in any of its products, whereas ISDIN includes fragrance in 5 of its 8 products.

Skintific or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers better moisturizer options on this page, such as Hyaluronic Concentrate which Lovi rates as High for sensitive skin. Meanwhile, Skintific features moisturizers like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, which is rated High for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Skintific or ISDIN?

Skintific is more affordable, whereas ISDIN is a high price point option.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or ISDIN?

Both brands offer products that are suitable for breakout-prone skin, with Skintific's All Day Light Sunscreen Mist reaching a High fit level for acne-prone skin and ISDIN featuring options like Eryfotona Actinica that also achieve a High fit level. Topical treatments containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid may help maintain hydration while managing blemishes without clogging pores.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Skintific or ISDIN?

Skintific has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, only 3 of 8 ISDIN products on this page are fragrance-free.

Which brand was founded earlier, Skintific or ISDIN?

ISDIN was founded earlier in 1975 in Spain, whereas Skintific was founded more recently in 2021.

Which brand is better for calming redness and irritation?

Skintific does better for calming redness and irritation. According to review themes, Skintific excels in calming redness and irritation.

Skintific or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

ISDIN offers sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for mature and sensitive skin, whereas Skintific products on this page list no fragrance. Both brands provide options that help protect the skin with lightweight textures.

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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