ISDIN vs MartiDerm — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Isdinceutics Retinal Intense
9/10 · ISDIN
| Isdinceutics Retinal Intense | Photo-Age Anti-Pollution Ampoules | |
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| Brand | ISDIN | MartiDerm |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Concentrated serum | Single-dose ampoule |
| Finish | Smooth, absorbed | Antioxidant glow |
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| Verdict | 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. | MartiDerm's anti-pollution ampoules in the Photo-Age line — SAP + proteoglycans + botanical antioxidants. The Spanish-ampoule answer to anti-pollution antioxidant serums (Verso, Allies of Skin) at clinical pricing. |
