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ISDIN vs Minimalist

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

ISDIN and Minimalist are two distinctive skincare brands designed to support daily skin health and comfort. The Spanish house is beloved for its sophisticated moisturizers, advanced sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing eye products driven by meticulously crafted formulas that suit sensitive skin and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the Indian label offers focused sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that fit combination skin and acne-prone skin best. While both brands consistently deliver expert solutions, they differ in their heritage, ingredient approaches, and ideal skin types.

ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular ISDIN and Minimalist products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular ISDIN vs Minimalist products

People Say

ISDINMinimalist
  • Texture and application Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “applicator has a cooling effect — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Good for oily skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • No white cast Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves absolutely no white cast — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “doesn't leave you white as a ghost — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Moisturizing formula Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “calmed it when my skin was super irritated — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Gentle and anti-aging care Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't make skin feel tight — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Fragrance-free formula Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “zero smell — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • High price point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Runny consistency Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “spills easily — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “consistency is like water — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Packaging and range issues Sometimes NotedSometimes 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”
    • “cap leaks during travel — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”

ISDIN vs Minimalist routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £127.49 · 94% fitBuy Minimalist routine · £80.26 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

ISDIN vs Minimalist routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £232.16 · 93% fitBuy Minimalist routine · £179.16 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

ISDIN vs Minimalist routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · £221.17 · 93% fitBuy Minimalist routine · £161.47 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

ISDIN or Minimalist: which is better?

Both brands have strong points, but ISDIN has Superior Lovi fit levels across all skin types on this page. Minimalist is often noted for being fragrance-free, while ISDIN is recognized for ultralight sunscreens.

What is the difference between ISDIN and Minimalist?

ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and a higher price point with some strong fragrance, while Minimalist features fragrance-free formulas that do better for oily skin. Lovi shows ISDIN has a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, and Minimalist has a High routine fit for sensitive skin.

ISDIN or Minimalist for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi finds ISDIN to have a Superior routine fit, while Minimalist has a High routine fit. ISDIN is best suited for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin.

ISDIN or Minimalist: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, ISDIN offers products on this page with a Lovi fit level of Superior for sensitive and mature skin, while Minimalist provides fragrance-free options that reviewers note have no white cast. Both brands feature highly rated sunscreens like ISDIN Fusion Water and Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen.

Which is more affordable, ISDIN or Minimalist?

Reviewers note that Minimalist has a high price point, while ISDIN also faces criticism for a high price point. Both brands feature premium pricing in the products on this page.

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

Minimalist has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product it lists is fragrance-free while some ISDIN products contain fragrance.

Where and when were ISDIN and Minimalist founded?

ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain, while Minimalist was founded in 2020 in India.

How does the Lovi fit level for Eryfotona Actinica compare across different skin types?

On Lovi, Eryfotona Actinica has a Superior fit level for mature, sensitive, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin types. For combination, oily, dry, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin, the products on this page show a High fit level.

ISDIN or Minimalist for oily skin?

For oily skin, both ISDIN and Minimalist reach a Superior Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that Minimalist does better for oily skin, offering a fragrance-free formula with no white cast.

ISDIN or Minimalist for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates ISDIN as Superior and Minimalist as High. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens and lightweight moisturizers, while Minimalist features a fragrance-free formula across its products on this page.

ISDIN or Minimalist for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a strong choice for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving ISDIN a Superior fit level and Minimalist a Superior fit level. Reviewers note that Minimalist stands out for being good for oily skin and having a fragrance-free formula.

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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