Endocare vs ISDIN — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Isdinceutics Retinal Intense
9/10 · ISDIN
| Renewal Retinol Serum | Isdinceutics Retinal Intense | |
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| Brand | Endocare | ISDIN |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.7/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight retinoid serum | Concentrated serum |
| Finish | Velvet | Smooth, absorbed |
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| Verdict | Endocare's Renewal Retinol Serum pairs retinol (0.2%) with HPR (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate — a retinol ester), plus niacinamide, ascorbic acid (real vitamin C — usable PM), bisabolol for soothing, and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer for advanced HA delivery. Cantabria Labs clinical formulation at €45 ($49). Fragrance-free. | ISDIN's retinaldehyde powerhouse — a step above retinol in the vitamin A hierarchy. Retinal (retinaldehyde) converts to retinoic acid in one step instead of two, meaning faster results with less irritation than prescription tretinoin. ISDIN pairs it with HPR (hydroxypinacolone retinoate) for a dual-retinoid approach, plus bakuchiol as a botanical synergist and hyaluronic acid for hydration. The Spanish derm brand's most serious anti-aging product. |
