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Elemis vs ISDIN

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Elemis and ISDIN are established European skincare companies offering thoughtfully formulated daily essentials designed to support overall skin health. The British house relies on nourishing components like glycerin and shea to create restorative serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners that suit mature and dry sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand crafts advanced sunscreens, moisturizers, and serums with gentle yet effective formulas tailored for sensitive and acne-prone complexions. While both brands deliver reliable results through specialized solutions, they differ fundamentally in their signature ingredients and primary skin type focus.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs ISDIN products

People Say

ElemisISDIN
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Sun Protection and Special Care Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “helps reduce swelling in the area of my under-eye bags — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “face feels super clean — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
  • Brightening and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Once I started using Elemis Superfood facial oil... my skin began to glow. — Elemis Superfood Facial Oil”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “skin feels baby-soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 3,641.86 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 2,382.67 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 2,337.01 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN does better than Elemis for sun protection, gentle care on sensitive skin, and lightweight texture, while Elemis stands out for brightening and smoothing skin texture.

What is the difference between Elemis and ISDIN?

ISDIN does better on lightweight textures and being gentle on sensitive skin, while Elemis does better on brightening and smoothing skin texture.

Elemis or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN are great for dry skin, with Lovi rating Elemis High and ISDIN Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that both brands offer lightweight moisturizers, though ISDIN is often noted for having an ultralight texture.

Elemis or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and ISDIN offer popular moisturizers, with Elemis leaning towards rich, luxurious hydration and ISDIN focusing on lightweight, fast-absorbing options. Reviewers note that both brands help deliver good moisture, though some users may experience a high price point or strong fragrance with certain products.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or ISDIN?

Reviewers note a high price point for both Elemis and ISDIN.

Which brand performs better for brightening and radiance, Elemis or ISDIN?

Elemis performs better for brightening and radiance compared to ISDIN, according to reviewer themes on the page. Reviewers note that Elemis excels in providing a radiant glow and skin smoothing.

How do the founding years and home countries of Elemis and ISDIN compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom, while ISDIN was founded earlier in 1975 in Spain.

Which brand is better suited for skin texture and smoothing?

Elemis is better suited for skin texture and smoothing based on reviewer feedback on the products on this page.

Elemis or ISDIN for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Elemis as High. Reviewers note that the products on this page for ISDIN feature ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

Elemis or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN does better for sensitive skin according to the review themes on this page. Lovi rates ISDIN as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, compared to Elemis having a High routine fit.

Elemis or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN are great for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating Elemis as High and ISDIN as Superior for this skin type.

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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