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Olay vs ISDIN

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Olay and ISDIN are established skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and eye products for diverse complexions. While both suit dry skin, Olay additionally targets acne-prone skin with niacinamide and glycerin, whereas the Spanish brand founded in 1975 provides gentle daily comfort and dependable protection best for sensitive skin. These key differences in their formulations allow the former to focus on targeted renewal through active ingredients, while the latter delivers reliable daily support that maintains 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 Olay and ISDIN products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Olay vs ISDIN products

People Say

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  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Radiance and Brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Gentle Care Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “works well on sensitive skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance-Free Options Often MentionedNot noted
    • “No irritation at all — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “no scent — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “love that it's fragrance-free — Olay Retinol24”
  • Price and Cost Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for drugstore — Olay Super Serum”
    • “expensive — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “small quantity (0.5 oz) — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Skin Breakouts and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Caused breakouts — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Olay vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

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Olay vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

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Olay vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Olay or ISDIN: which is better?

Both Olay and ISDIN are great choices, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for mature, sensitive, acne-prone skin, and dark spots. Olay stands out for fragrance-free options and lower cost, while ISDIN is best known for ultralight sunscreens.

What is the difference between Olay and ISDIN?

Olay offers more fragrance-free options and does better for radiance and brightening on this page, while ISDIN tends to cost more. Both brands provide lightweight products and similar levels of hydration and gentle care.

Olay or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Shoppers seeking fragrance-free options may prefer Olay, as almost all the products on this page list no fragrance, whereas most ISDIN products contain fragrance.

Olay or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer effective moisturizers, with Lovi fit levels varying widely depending on your specific skin type and needs. For instance, the Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream achieves a Superior fit for dry and mature skin, while ISDIN's Hyaluronic Concentrate reaches a High fit for sensitive skin.

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Which is more affordable, Olay or ISDIN?

Olay is more affordable, as reviewers often mention high price points as a drawback for ISDIN while noting price and cost concerns for Olay.

Which brand has more fragrance-free product options, Olay or ISDIN?

Olay offers more fragrance-free product options than ISDIN, with 26 out of 27 products on this page listing no fragrance. By contrast, only 3 of the 8 products on the ISDIN page are fragrance-free.

How do the founding years and corporate owners of Olay and ISDIN compare?

Olay was founded in 1952 and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1985. In contrast, ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig.

Which brand performs better for radiance and brightening according to reviewers?

Olay performs better for radiance and brightening according to reviewers.

Olay or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, ISDIN is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while Olay is High. ISDIN also offers ultralight, make-up-friendly sunscreens that reviewers mostly mention as a highlight for oily types.

Olay or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer sunscreens with high to superior Lovi fit levels depending on your skin type. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for ISDIN are especially known for their ultralight, make-up-friendly, and skin-friendly sunscreens.

Olay or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both Olay and ISDIN are great choices for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for this skin type. Olay offers more fragrance-free options across the products on this page, while ISDIN is known for skin-friendly sunscreens.

Olay or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Olay and ISDIN offer options with a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Olay stands out for fragrance-free options, while ISDIN is mostly noted for ultralight sunscreens.

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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