# NIOD vs Vasanti

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/compare/niod-vs-vasanti

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NIOD and Vasanti are Canadian skincare brands that offer thoughtful formulations to renew the complexion. The first brand is known for advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners with sophisticated formulas, while the second brand is cherished for its gentle exfoliants. The former suits mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best, whereas the latter suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin types best. They differ primarily in their product types and specific targeted results, with each brand continuing to deliver reliable care.

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

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Vasanti is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1999.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIOD and Vasanti 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=pg0012141596).

### Popular NIOD vs Vasanti 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

#### Vasanti

- [Brighten Up! Exfoliator](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/vasanti/brighten-up-exfoliator/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### NIOD or Vasanti: which is better?

NIOD is better for sensitive or dry skin because Lovi rates its products High for those skin types, whereas the products on this page from Vasanti contain fragrance. Additionally, every NIOD product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

NIOD and Vasanti differ mainly in their product scents and formulations, as every product on this page from NIOD lists no fragrance, while Vasanti includes fragrance in its Brighten Up! Exfoliator. For skin types, NIOD achieves High Lovi fit levels for mature, sensitive, dry, combination, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Vasanti products on this page reach a High Lovi fit only for dry skin.

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

Neither NIOD nor Vasanti is more affordable because pricing information is not available on this page.

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

NIOD may cause fewer breakouts than Vasanti because the products on this page for NIOD have no added fragrance, whereas the Vasanti exfoliant contains fragrance.

### Which of the two skincare brands is older and when were they founded?

Vasanti is older than NIOD, as Vasanti was founded in Canada in 1999 and NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015.

### Do NIOD products and Vasanti products both contain added fragrance?

No, NIOD products on this page list no fragrance, whereas the Vasanti product on this page includes fragrance.

### Which brand has more products listed on the page that receive a High fit level for dry sensitive skin?

NIOD has more products on this page with a High fit level for dry sensitive skin, as its Modulating Glucosides [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) earns a High fit while Vasanti's exfoliator gets an Average fit. Additionally, every product on the NIOD page lists no fragrance.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [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
- [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 new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [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
- [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
- [Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25876142/) Papain · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
- [The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11737128/) Aluminum oxide · Dermatologic Surgery, 2001
- [Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36652986/) Carica papaya · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
- [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
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/niod)
- Canadian skincare: [Vasanti](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/vasanti)

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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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