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La Roche-Posay vs ISDIN

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La Roche-Posay and ISDIN are established 1975 skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and sunscreens. The French brand harnesses glycerin, soothing thermal water, and niacinamide to suit oily and sensitive skin best, while the Spanish creator delivers reliable daily care that respects delicate moisture barriers. Both excel at addressing specific needs, with the former featuring targeted solutions like Anthelios, Pure Vitamin C Cream, and MELA B3 Facial Gel Cleanser, and the latter providing Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes. While the first relies on scientifically proven ingredients to restore hydration and decrease hyperpigmentation, both brands offer gentle options that help maintain a healthy, balanced, and protected complexion.

La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989.

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

Popular La Roche-Posay vs ISDIN products

People Say

La Roche-PosayISDIN
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels plump — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Fragrance-Free and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Great retinol for beginners — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “zero scent — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Good Texture and Finish Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “lightweight and absorbs quickly — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
  • Texture Improvement and Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels smoother — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “softens forehead lines — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Skin feels softer — La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Skin Soothing and Barrier Repair Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Saved my damaged barrier — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+”
    • “Only cream that doesn't sting — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Healed my surgery scar beautifully — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “fades dark spots — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Brightening and Dark Spots Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin looks brighter — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “visibly fades appearance of stubborn marks — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “My hyperpigmentation has lightened and skin looks more even, even shines more. — ISDIN Flavo-C Serum”
    • “skin looks immediately luminous — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • High Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “expensive for the size — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Too expensive for the size — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Tube is tiny for the price — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scents Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is awful — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “overwhelming floral smell — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “Smells like cheap fragrance — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Packaging and Pump 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”
    • “pump stops working — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
  • Stinging and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “burns my eyes — La Roche-Posay Anthelios”
    • “burned my face — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “this did make my eyes water water in the sun. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “mild redness or irritation — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”

La Roche-Posay vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · SAR 708.77 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

La Roche-Posay vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · SAR 1,040.74 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

La Roche-Posay vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy La Roche-Posay routine · SAR 1,014.88 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN: which is better?

Both La Roche-Posay and ISDIN are great brands, with Lovi giving ISDIN a Superior fit for dry skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, while both brands reach equal top levels for oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin. ISDIN stands out on the products on this page for ultralight sunscreens, whereas La Roche-Posay offers more texture improvement and barrier repair options.

What is the difference between La Roche-Posay and ISDIN?

La Roche-Posay and ISDIN both offer solid options, but they differ in focus and formulation style. La Roche-Posay is French-owned and features a larger selection of products on the page, with routines achieving a Superior fit for sensitive skin and oily skin. ISDIN is Spanish-owned and offers routines that reach a Superior fit for dry skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN is a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas La Roche-Posay has a High fit for dry skin on the products on this page.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

La Roche-Posay and ISDIN both offer quality moisturizers, but ISDIN is better for dry skin with a Superior routine fit compared to La Roche-Posay's High fit level. ISDIN's Hyaluronic Concentrate and Hyaluronic Moisture help provide hydration, while La Roche-Posay's products on this page feature key ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide that help improve skin texture and moisture barriers.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, La Roche-Posay or ISDIN?

When it comes to price and value concerns, shoppers often mention high prices for both La Roche-Posay and ISDIN, though review themes note high price and value concerns specifically for La Roche-Posay.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN: which brand offers better texture and finish according to reviewers?

ISDIN does better than La Roche-Posay for texture and finish according to reviewers. Reviewers mostly mention ISDIN for its ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN: which brand is superior for mature skin routines?

ISDIN is superior for mature skin routines, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while La Roche-Posay is rated as High.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN: which brand has more fragrance-free products on this page?

La Roche-Posay has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 21 out of 35 products listing no fragrance compared to ISDIN which has 3 out of 8.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN for oily skin?

La Roche-Posay and ISDIN both offer a superior routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide lightweight hydration and oil control.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer top-tier sunscreens on this page with Superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive skin, but ISDIN is especially well-liked for its ultralight formulas while La Roche-Posay is a favorite for broad options like Anthelios.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both La Roche-Posay and ISDIN achieve a Superior fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that both brands offer gentle, skin-friendly formulas.

La Roche-Posay or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a strong match for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for products from each. La Roche-Posay offers a wide range of options on this page, while ISDIN is well-regarded for its 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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