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Avène vs NIOD

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

Avène and NIOD are distinct skincare houses that cater to divergent dermatological needs through science-backed formulations. The French brand, founded in 1990, relies on rich moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, targeted serums, gentle cleansers, and hydrating glycerin to best suit oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin. Conversely, the Canadian brand, established in 2015, offers advanced serums and balancing toners that excel for mature, sensitive, and dry skin types. While both companies deliver thoughtful development, they ultimately differ in their specific product lineups and ideal skin compatibility.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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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 Avène and NIOD products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Avène vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

Avène or NIOD: which is better?

Neither Avène nor NIOD is universally better, as Avène has a large range of products on this page tailored best for oily and acne-prone skin with key ingredients like thermal water and glycerin, while NIOD focuses on targeted serums and mists with completely fragrance-free formulas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Avène and NIOD?

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 that offers a wide range of products with various Lovi fit levels across different skin types, whereas NIOD is a Canadian brand founded in 2015 with just a couple of products listed on this page. Reviewers note that Avène products often soothe irritation and provide gentle sunscreens, and every product on the NIOD page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Avène or NIOD?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Avène or NIOD products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable from this information.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Avène or NIOD?

When it comes to breakout-prone skin, Avène fits oily acne-prone skin and acne-prone skin at a High level with products like Cleanance Sunscreen and Cleanance Cleansing Gel, while NIOD does not list routines for acne-prone skin on this page. Reviewers note that Avène provides effective oil control and gentle deep cleanses.

Which brand has more products that are completely free of added fragrance, Avène or NIOD?

NIOD has more products that are completely free of added fragrance, as every product on its page lists no fragrance. In comparison, only 7 of 15 products on the Avène page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Avène and NIOD compare?

Avène was founded in France in 1990 and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015 and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

Which brand offers a greater variety of product types on this page, such as sunscreens, cleansers, and masks?

Avène offers a greater variety of product types on this page, featuring cleansers, sunscreens, and masks alongside its serums and moisturizers, while NIOD lists only a serum and a toner.

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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