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ISDIN vs Theramid

ISDIN and Theramid are Spanish skincare brands offering advanced moisturizers, targeted serums, sunscreens, and eye products. The first brand is known for gentle daily care featuring key ingredients for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while the second relies on meticulously engineered formulas for balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Both houses provide standout solutions for dark spots, mature skin, and blemishes, yet they differ in their founding eras and specific compositional approaches.

ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

People Say

ISDINTheramid
  • 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”
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin and Non-Irritating Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Hydration, Plumping, and Barrier Repair Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Visible Anti-Aging and Firmness Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “softening fine lines — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Makeup Compatibility and Finish Often MentionedNot noted
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “dries down matte — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't work better than cheaper options — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Theramid: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better, as ISDIN excels in lightweight, makeup-friendly sunscreens for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while Theramid is better for restorative moisturizers and visible anti-aging. Lovi rates both brands equally for texture and barrier repair.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Theramid?

ISDIN offers products on this page that are well-known for ultralight, makeup-friendly sunscreens, while Theramid is recognized for restorative, soothing moisturizers with no fragrance. Reviewers note that ISDIN has strong fragrance in some products and a high price point, whereas Theramid often faces formulation and compatibility issues alongside value concerns.

ISDIN or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers on this page, ISDIN products like Hyaluronic Concentrate have a High fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while Theramid offers restorative, soothing moisturizers with no fragrance in any of their products.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Theramid?

Theramid is the more affordable brand, though reviewers frequently note high price and value concerns for it as well as ISDIN.

Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or Theramid?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for both ISDIN and Theramid show high fit levels for several formulas, such as ISDIN's Eryfotona Actinica and Theramid's Ceramide Treatment.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options between ISDIN and Theramid?

Theramid has more fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas only 3 of 8 products on the ISDIN page do.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of ISDIN and Theramid compare?

ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain and is owned by the Cosnova Group since 2026.

Which brand performs better for visible anti-aging and firmness?

Theramid performs better for visible anti-aging and firmness among the products on this page. Ingredients like retinol and antioxidants help reduce signs of aging and improve skin firmness.

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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.

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