# Mesoestetic vs NIOD

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Mesoestetic and NIOD are sophisticated skincare brands offering targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum), balancing toners, and meticulously crafted formulas that elevate daily routines. The Spanish brand founded in 1984 suits mature, sensitive, and uneven skin best, while the Canadian brand founded in 2015 suits mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. Both brands excel through rigorous development, though they differ in their standout solutions, such as the former's Cosmelan 2 for acne-prone skin and the latter's Modulating Glucosides and [Superoxide Dismutase](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase) Saccharide Mist for specific concerns.

Mesoestetic is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by Mesoestetic Pharma Group, S.L..

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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 Mesoestetic and NIOD products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg3e1cc66872).

### Popular Mesoestetic vs NIOD products

#### NIOD

- [Modulating Glucosides](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/niod/modulating-glucosides/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/niod/superoxide-dismutase-saccharide-mist/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

#### Mesoestetic

- [Cosmelan 2](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/mesoestetic/cosmelan-2/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Mesoestetic or NIOD: which is better?

NIOD generally achieves a High fit level across several skin types with its Modulating Glucosides [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum), whereas Mesoestetic scores an Average fit level for the products on this page. Furthermore, every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What is the difference between Mesoestetic and NIOD?

NIOD features products on this page that achieve High fit levels for dry, sensitive, and mature skin, whereas Mesoestetic has Average or Low fits across those same skin types. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Mesoestetic or NIOD?

Neither Mesoestetic nor NIOD is more affordable, as the provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either brand.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Mesoestetic or NIOD?

NIOD may cause fewer breakouts than Mesoestetic because its Modulating Glucosides serum has a High Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, while the Mesoestetic serum on this page has an Average fit.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584263/) [The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22916312/)

### In which countries were Mesoestetic and NIOD founded?

Mesoestetic was founded in Spain, and NIOD was founded in Canada.

### Do any of the Mesoestetic or NIOD products on this page contain fragrance?

No, every product from both Mesoestetic and NIOD listed on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which parent company owns NIOD and since what year?

NIOD is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Aloe barbadensis leaf juice · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584263/) Glucosides · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012
- [Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211271/) Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Treatment of xerosis with a topical formulation containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22916312/) Glucosides · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
- [Topical application of superoxide dismutase mediated by HIV-TAT peptide attenuates UVB-induced damages in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27460952/) Superoxide dismutase · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016
- [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
- [Use of the synthetic superoxide dismutase/catalase mimetic EUK-134 to compensate for seasonal antioxidant deficiency by reducing pre-existing lipid peroxides at the human skin surface](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492138/) Superoxide dismutase · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2004
- [Redefining face contour with a novel anti-aging cosmetic product: an open-label, prospective clinical study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29180884/) Pseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20883290/) Sodium salicylate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010

## The brands

- Spanish skincare: [Mesoestetic](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/mesoestetic)
- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/niod)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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