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Clarins vs ISDIN

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

Clarins and ISDIN are established European skincare brands founded in France in 1954 and Spain in 1975, respectively. The French house is loved for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners enriched with shea and squalane, while the Spanish counterpart is beloved for sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously crafted formulas. Both suit sensitive skin and dry skin best, providing gentle and nourishing care, though they differ in their specific standout treatments and corporate ownership by Famille C or Puig.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs ISDIN products

People Say

ClarinsISDIN
  • Hydration and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • 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”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £127.49 · 94% fitBuy Clarins routine · £170.89 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £232.16 · 93% fitBuy Clarins routine · £249.57 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Clarins vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £221.17 · 93% fitBuy Clarins routine · £201.99 · 73% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Clarins or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN is the better-rated choice because Lovi fit for dry skin is Superior compared to Clarins High. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers.

What is the difference between Clarins and ISDIN?

Clarins is a French brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C, whereas ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig. The products on this page show that ISDIN achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while Clarins achieves a High fit.

Clarins or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Clarins has a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clarins or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN offers a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clarins, which is rated High. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or ISDIN?

ISDIN does better than Clarins when it comes to price, as a high price point is more often noted as a drawback for Clarins.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Clarins or ISDIN?

ISDIN has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 3 out of 8 products listing no fragrance compared to only 1 out of 24 for Clarins.

What are some key ingredients shared across Clarins products?

Shea butter, squalane, oat, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and glycerin are key ingredients found across the Clarins products on this page.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Clarins and ISDIN?

Clarins was founded in France in 1954, while ISDIN was founded in Spain in 1975. Both brands are based in Europe but have different founding years and countries of origin.

Clarins or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN offers a Superior Lovi fit for oily skin, whereas Clarins has an Average fit.

Clarins or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both brands suit sensitive skin well, but Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Clarins as High. ISDIN features ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, while Clarins is known for hydrating and smoothing moisturizers.

Clarins or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is the better option for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Clarins.

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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