ISDIN and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands offering specialized solutions for varying complexions. The Spanish house provides sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums , and soothing eye products, while the latter is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Both suit all skin types best, though the former excels particularly with sensitive and dry skin through gentle, nourishing care. Ultimately, the two differ in their core heritage and specific formulations, as the first brand delivers expert preparations for daily skin health, and the second delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions.
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 ISDIN and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app .
Popular ISDIN vs MAËLYS products
Questions and answers
ISDIN or MAËLYS: which is better?
ISDIN is the better choice because the products on this page have a High to Superior Lovi fit across multiple skin types, whereas MAËLYS mostly has Low fits. ISDIN also offers a wider variety of well-reviewed sunscreens and moisturizers.
What is the difference between ISDIN and MAËLYS?
ISDIN offers a wide range of well-rated sunscreens and serums that help with daily skincare routines, whereas the products on this page for MAËLYS generally receive low Lovi fit levels.
Which is more affordable, ISDIN or MAËLYS?
Reviewers note that ISDIN has a high price point, but the page does not provide enough pricing information to compare its affordability directly with MAËLYS.
Which causes fewer breakouts, ISDIN or MAËLYS?
ISDIN is much better for acne-prone skin, with several products achieving a High Lovi fit level for this skin type on this page. MAËLYS products on this page generally have a Low Lovi fit for acne-prone skin and may be less suitable.
Which brand has a longer history, ISDIN or MAËLYS?
ISDIN has a longer history, as the company was founded in Spain in 1975, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.
How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between ISDIN and MAËLYS products?
For dry skin, ISDIN products on this page have a Lovi fit level that is High to Superior for sunscreens and eye care, whereas MAËLYS products have a fit level that is only Average.
Which brand offers more fragrance-free options among the products listed?
ISDIN offers more fragrance-free options among the products on this page, with three fragrance-free formulas compared to just one from MAËLYS.
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Research behind their key ingredients
Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage
Antioxidants · Drug Delivery, 2017 Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 Regulatory effects of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 on human skin health by improving skin microbiome
Lactobacillus · International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018 Antiaging efficacy of melatonin-based day and night creams: a randomized, split-face, assessor-blinded proof-of-concept trial
Melatonin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018 Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 Efficacy of probiotic-derived lotion from Lactobacillus paracasei MSMC 39-1 in mild to moderate acne vulgaris, randomized controlled trial
Lactobacillus · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022 The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 Stable Ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus in Foreskin: Evaluation of Effects on Inflammation
Tocopheryl acetate · Urologia Internationalis, 2019 A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population
Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach
Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025 Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015 A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1987 Using ordered mesoporous silica SBA-15 to limit cutaneous penetration and transdermal permeation of organic UV filters
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019 Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence
Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025 Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration
Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998 Enhancing Photoprotection and Mitigating Ex Vivo Stratum Corneum Oxidative Stress: A Multifunctional Strategy Combining Rosmarinic Acid with UVB Filters
Octocrylene · Antioxidants, 2025 Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 TiO2-embedded mesoporous silica with lower porosity is beneficial to adsorb the pollutants and retard UV filter absorption: A possible application for outdoor skin protection
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023 Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026 Ginkgo biloba leaves extract's cosmeceutical evaluation: a preliminary assessments on human volunteers towards achieving improved skin condition and rejuvenation
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract · Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2023 Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy
Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025 Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022 Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum
Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023 Evaluation of a retinol containing topical treatment to improve signs of neck aging
Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021 Facial disbiosis and UV filters
Ethylhexyl salicylate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024 The clinical efficacy of a new emulsion for acne and conspicuous facial pore amelioration
Lens esculenta seed extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 Clinical and histologic findings after use of a novel combined retinol, tripeptide, and glaucine containing cream in the treatment of photo-aged skin
Glaucine · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Ethylhexyl salicylate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025 Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population
Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025
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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
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist