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ISDIN vs Aēsop

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ISDIN and Aēsop are distinguished skincare houses offering expertly formulated moisturizers, serums, and targeted treatments designed to nurture the complexion. The Spanish brand relies on thoughtfully balanced formulas featuring restorative ingredients, suiting dry and sensitive skin best with reliable daily support and dependable protection, whereas the botanical-driven house utilizes scientifically validated ingredients to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both share a dedication to overall skin health, they differ in their heritage and foundational philosophy, providing distinct pathways to a healthy and balanced complexion.

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

Popular ISDIN vs Aēsop products

People Say

ISDINAēsop
  • Lightweight and fluid texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Deeply hydrating Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Pleasant scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Smells absolutely amazing — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Non-greasy or non-sticky finish Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Non-greasy — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Makeup compatibility and performance Often MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • High price point Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Difficult or sticky texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging issues and frustrating design Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Pump stopped working — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “I like the actual product, but the packaging is awful, I've already lost three bottles the applicator pops off. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Product pilling Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Pilled up on my skin — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Unpleasant smell Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “While I do like the product, the smell is very off-putting. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “Awful scent — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Aēsop: which is better?

ISDIN is better for lightweight sunscreens and sensitive skin, while Aēsop is better for deeply hydrating, fragrance-free moisturizers.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Aēsop?

ISDIN focuses on ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens with high Lovi fit levels for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, while Aēsop is known for deep hydration, non-greasy balancing moisturizers, and fragrance-free formulas.

ISDIN or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Aēsop delivers deeper hydration, while ISDIN offers lighter options with products on this page rated anywhere from Average to Low depending on your skin type.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Aēsop?

Aēsop and ISDIN are both frequently noted by reviewers for having a high price point, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Aēsop?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for both ISDIN and Aēsop offer a mix of high and average Lovi fit levels depending on the specific item. For instance, ISDIN features items like Eryfotona Actinica with a High fit for acne-prone skin, while Aēsop includes Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, which also achieves a High fit.

Between ISDIN and Aēsop, which brand has been around longer and who currently owns them?

ISDIN has been around longer, having been founded in Spain in 1975 and owned by Puig, whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

How do ISDIN and Aēsop compare when it comes to added fragrance in their products?

When it comes to added fragrance, Aēsop performs better on this page because every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, ISDIN includes fragrance in 5 of the 8 products on this page.

Which brand offers better options for dry and sensitive skin based on their fit levels?

ISDIN offers better options for dry and sensitive skin, with products like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water rated as having a Superior fit for those skin types.

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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