Allies of Skin vs NIOD
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 suited for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin, as the products on this page achieve Superior and High fit levels across those skin types. Meanwhile, NIOD offers high fits for sensitive and mature skin through serums like Modulating Glucosides, though reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides a wider range of targeted treatments.
What is the difference between Allies of Skin and NIOD?
Allies of Skin features a broader range of products on this page with higher Lovi fit levels for dry, acne-prone, and mature skin types, whereas NIOD offers only two products with fewer top-tier fit ratings. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentle moisturizers and calming serums, though some mention a high price point and initial skin reactions.
Which is more affordable, Allies of Skin or NIOD?
NIOD does not have pricing information on this page, while reviewers note that Allies of Skin has a high price point.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Allies of Skin or NIOD?
Neither brand can be said to cause fewer breakouts, as the products on this page do not measure or report breakout frequency.
Which brand has been on the market longer, Allies of Skin or NIOD?
NIOD has been on the market slightly longer, having been founded in Canada in 2015, while Allies of Skin was founded in 2016.
Do any products from 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 brand offers a wider selection of products on this page, Allies of Skin or NIOD?
Allies of Skin offers a wider selection of products on this page, featuring six different options compared to just two from NIOD.
Research behind their key ingredients
Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skin
Clinical efficacy of facial masks containing yoghurt and Opuntia humifusa Raf. (F-YOP)
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Effects of a Greek Yoghurt-based Complex on the Human Facial Skin Microbiome
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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