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Allies of Skin vs NIOD

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

Allies of Skin and NIOD are two distinct skincare lines known for their advanced serums, balancing toners, and nourishing treatments. The former features powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide and suits dry and acne-prone skin best, while the latter utilizes scientifically rigorous formulas that cater to mature, sensitive, and dry skin types. Both offer targeted solutions for dark spots and specific concerns, differing mainly in their formulation approaches and signature textures.

NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular Allies of Skin vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

Allies of Skin or NIOD: which is better?

Allies of Skin is generally better for dry, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin, as the products on this page offer higher Lovi fit levels across most skin types compared to NIOD. NIOD provides fewer options on this page, but Modulating Glucosides achieves a high fit for sensitive and mature skin.

What is the difference between Allies of Skin and NIOD?

Allies of Skin fits dry skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin best with the products on this page, whereas NIOD does not list a best-fit skin type for its brand-focused routines. Allies of Skin features a broader range of products on this page including serums, moisturizers, and eye treatments with niacinamide, while NIOD offers a targeted selection consisting of a serum and a toner.

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Which is more affordable, Allies of Skin or NIOD?

Reviewers note that Allies of Skin has a high price point, while the provided page information does not discuss pricing for NIOD.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Allies of Skin or NIOD?

Neither brand has products on this page with specific claims or studies about causing fewer breakouts, though Allies of Skin includes options suited for acne-prone skin.

Which brand was founded earlier, Allies of Skin or NIOD?

NIOD was founded earlier in 2015, while Allies of Skin was founded in 2016.

Do any products from either Allies of Skin or NIOD contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both Allies of Skin and NIOD lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which company owns NIOD and when did they acquire it?

NIOD is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. after being acquired in 2021.

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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