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Elemis vs NIOD

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

Elemis and NIOD are two distinct skincare lines known for curated nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, balancing toners, and advanced formulas that weave together glycerin and shea. The British brand suits dry skin and mature skin best, offering standout solutions like the Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment, Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel, and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream to significantly increase skin hydration, improve barrier function, reduce inflammation, and relieve skin pruritus. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand suits mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best through sophisticated formulas delivering targeted results, featuring standout products such as Modulating Glucosides and Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist. While both cater to aging skin, they differ in their heritage and scientific approach, with Elemis relying on deeply restorative qualities and NIOD redefining modern skincare through scientifically rigorous development.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

Elemis or NIOD: which is better?

Elemis fits dry skin and mature skin with High to Superior levels according to Lovi, while the products on this page for NIOD feature no fragrance. Glycerin helps moisturize the skin across both brands.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012

What is the difference between Elemis and NIOD?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and is owned by L'Occitane Group, whereas NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Glycerin is a key ingredient in the products on this page for Elemis, while every product on this page for NIOD lists no fragrance.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012

Which is more affordable, Elemis or NIOD?

Reviews note that Elemis has a high price point, whereas the products on this page for NIOD do not have price information listed in the facts.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or NIOD?

NIOD may cause fewer breakouts because every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas Elemis has products that sometimes note skin irritation and strong fragrance.

How does the country of origin and parent company differ between Elemis and NIOD?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989 and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015 and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. as of 2021.

Which brand has more products that are completely free of artificial fragrance, Elemis or NIOD?

NIOD has more products on this page that are completely free of artificial fragrance, as every NIOD product lists no fragrance. In comparison, only 4 of the 22 Elemis products on this page list no fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Elemis is designed to fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Elemis fits dry skin, mature skin, and dry sensitive skin best. The products on this page help provide hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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