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CeraVe vs ISDIN

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

CeraVe and ISDIN are well-regarded skincare brands that offer thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, sunscreens, and other products designed to support daily care. The American brand is widely loved for formulations featuring hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which suit acne-prone skin and combination skin best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand is beloved for gentle yet effective creations crafted with advanced formulas that suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. Through these components and solutions, both differ in their specific targeted care while helping maintain a healthy, balanced, and protected complexion.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs ISDIN products

People Say

CeraVeISDIN
  • Texture and Lightweight Finish 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 into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Fragrance-free and Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Skin Barrier and Acne Clearing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “healed cracked hands — CeraVe Healing Ointment”
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Application and Tolerance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Didn't cause breakouts — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Value and Affordability Often MentionedNot noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “Great everyday moisturizer — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Packaging Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Complaints Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plastic — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

CeraVe vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy CeraVe routine · SAR 659.02 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

CeraVe vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy CeraVe routine · SAR 1,155.51 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

CeraVe vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy CeraVe routine · SAR 993.85 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or ISDIN: which is better?

CeraVe and ISDIN are both great options, with CeraVe offering better value and fragrance-free choices while ISDIN stands out for its ultralight sunscreens and superior texture. For dry skin, Lovi rates CeraVe High and ISDIN Superior.

What is the difference between CeraVe and ISDIN?

CeraVe provides fragrance-free, budget-friendly products that focus on gentle formulations, while ISDIN tends to have a higher price point and includes fragrance in some of its items. For dry skin, Lovi rates CeraVe's routine as High and ISDIN's routine as Superior.

CeraVe or ISDIN for dry skin?

For dry skin, ISDIN reaches a Superior routine fit level while CeraVe reaches a High level on this page. Both brands offer lightweight moisturizers, and CeraVe provides fragrance-free formulations across all the products on this page.

CeraVe or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, CeraVe offers superior affordability and a fragrance-free formula across its options, whereas ISDIN provides a lightweight finish and application that reviewers often prefer. Regarding routine fit levels for moisturizers, Lovi rates CeraVe High and ISDIN Superior for dry skin, while both brands are rated High for oily skin.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or ISDIN?

CeraVe is more affordable, as value and affordability are areas where CeraVe does better, while reviewers often note a high price point for ISDIN.

CeraVe or ISDIN: which has better fragrance-free options?

CeraVe provides better fragrance-free options because every product on the page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas several ISDIN products contain added fragrance. Lovi rates CeraVe as High for sensitive skin.

CeraVe or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates CeraVe High and ISDIN Superior. Both brands offer lightweight moisturizers, while CeraVe products on this page list no fragrance.

CeraVe or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens on this page, CeraVe has a High fit level for dry skin, while ISDIN has a Superior fit level for dry skin.

CeraVe or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, CeraVe has High Lovi fit while ISDIN has Superior fit. CeraVe offers fragrance-free and gentle formulations across the products on this page.

CeraVe or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both CeraVe and ISDIN have products on this page that are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, with CeraVe focusing on fragrance-free formulations and ISDIN on ultralight textures.

CeraVe or ISDIN for mature skin?

For mature skin, ISDIN has a Superior routine fit, whereas CeraVe has a High routine fit on this page. CeraVe's products on this page list no fragrance, while some of ISDIN's products feature a strong fragrance.

CeraVe or ISDIN for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Lovi rates CeraVe as High and ISDIN as Superior. The products on this page from both brands feature ingredients that help reduce pigmentation.

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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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