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Elemis vs ISDIN

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Elemis and ISDIN are established European skincare companies offering curated formulations of nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, refining toners, advanced sunscreens, and soothing eye products. The British brand suits dry skin and mature skin best with glycerin and shea butter, while the Spanish house excels in gentle care for sensitive skin and dry skin through meticulously crafted formulas. Each brand features standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, differing primarily in their unique heritages and targeted active ingredients.

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 · £127.49 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · £324.88 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £232.16 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · £290.16 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £221.17 · 93% fitBuy Elemis routine · £263.56 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or ISDIN: which is better?

ISDIN does better than Elemis for lightweight textures and sensitive skin, while Elemis is often preferred for brightening and skin smoothing. Both brands are praised for their hydration and moisture, though shoppers frequently note a high price point for both.

What is the difference between Elemis and ISDIN?

ISDIN tends to perform better for sun protection and sensitive skin, whereas Elemis focuses more on brightening and smoothing skin texture. Both brands feature lightweight moisturizers, but ISDIN is often noted for having a higher price point.

Elemis or ISDIN for dry skin?

Both Elemis and ISDIN help with dry skin, as Lovi rates the Elemis routine High and the ISDIN routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention hydrating moisturizers from Elemis and ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers from ISDIN.

Elemis or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

ISDIN is better for moisture because its routines fit dry skin at a Superior level compared to Elemis at High. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers lightweight moisturizers, and the products on this page help improve hydration.

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Which is more affordable, Elemis or ISDIN?

When it comes to affordability, reviewers mention a high price point for both Elemis and ISDIN.

Elemis or ISDIN for sun protection?

ISDIN is a better choice for sun protection as reviewers mostly mention its ultralight and skin-friendly sunscreens. The products on this page help provide effective defense without heavy textures.

Elemis or ISDIN for skin brightening?

Elemis does better for skin brightening than ISDIN according to reviewer themes on this page. Lovi rates Elemis as having a High fit for many of its products when addressing skin with dark spots.

Elemis or ISDIN for oily skin?

ISDIN is a better fit for oily skin, offering Superior routine fit compared to Elemis which has High routine fit. ISDIN helps provide lightweight sunscreens and moisturizers that are less likely to feel heavy.

Elemis or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for sensitive skin because the products on this page are generally gentler, and Lovi rates ISDIN Superior for sensitive skin compared to Elemis at High. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers skin-friendly sunscreens that are less likely to cause irritation.

Elemis or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

ISDIN is the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit, whereas Elemis products on this page achieve a High fit. Reviewers also mention that ISDIN offers more ultralight sunscreens and skin-friendly options.

Elemis or ISDIN for mature skin?

Both brands are great choices for mature skin, with Elemis showing a High routine fit and ISDIN showing a Superior fit on Lovi. Reviewers often mention Elemis for brightening and radiance, while ISDIN is noted for its lightweight textures and sun protection.

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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