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Lancôme vs ISDIN

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

Lancôme and ISDIN are established European skincare houses that offer advanced moisturizers, serums, eye products, and more. The French brand is known for utilizing glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine to best suit dry, mature, acne-prone, and uneven skin with its hydrating, smoothing, and restorative properties. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand is beloved for its thoughtful daily care and gentle formulas that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. While both cater to various complexions through standout products like those for dark spots, they ultimately differ in their foundational ingredients and specific regional heritages.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular Lancôme vs ISDIN products

People Say

LancômeISDIN
  • Lightweight and silky texture Often 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 quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep and intense hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle on eyes and sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Doesn't sting my eyes — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
  • Soothing and calming properties Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “works great on my sensitive skin — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Improves skin texture and smoothness Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “pores looked more refined — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • High price point and expensive 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”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • Strong and overpowering fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “lingering headache inducing effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
  • Subtle results and lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “don't see result — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Not hydrating enough in winter — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”

Questions and answers

Lancôme or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is better for lightweight and silky textures as well as being gentle on eyes and sensitive skin, while Lancôme does better for soothing properties and improving skin texture. Both brands share similar performance for deep hydration and makeup compatibility. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging, and glycerin helps with skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Lancôme and ISDIN?

ISDIN generally performs better for lightweight and silky textures as well as being gentle on eyes and sensitive skin, whereas Lancôme is noted for soothing and calming properties and improving skin texture and smoothness. Reviewers find that both brands share deep and intense hydration, makeup compatibility, and similar pricing and fragrance drawbacks. Furthermore, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, ISDIN is better for sensitive and acne-prone skin with High Lovi fit levels for products like Hyaluronic Concentrate, while Lancôme offers high fit levels for dry and sensitive skin with products like Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Night Cream. Both brands help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or ISDIN?

ISDIN is noted for having a high price point, and shoppers on the Lovi page for Lancôme also note a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Lancôme or ISDIN?

ISDIN fits acne-prone skin better across the products on this page, as seen with sunscreens like Eryfotona Actinica and Fusion Water which reach a High fit level for acne-prone skin. Glycerin helps hydrate the skin while supporting barrier function.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Lancôme or ISDIN?

Lancôme has more products containing fragrance on this page, with eleven fragranced items compared to five for ISDIN.

What are the key ingredients found across Lancôme products?

Lancôme features key ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine across the products on this page. Glycerin helps hydrate the skin, while hyaluronic acid helps improve moisture and skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How does the foundation and company background differ between Lancôme and ISDIN in terms of founding year and country of origin?

Lancome was founded in 1935 in France and has been owned by L'Oreal S.A. since 1964, whereas ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain and is owned by Puig.

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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