# Bayer vs NIOD Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/bayer-vs-niod The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Germany. Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_AG) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/companies/bayer/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellspring-consumer-healthcare-acquires-iconic-otc-skin-care-brands-from-bayer-301789173.html) NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021. [elcompanies.com](https://www.elcompanies.com/en/news-and-media/newsroom/press-releases/2024/06-03-2024-114511824) [glossy.co](https://www.glossy.co/beauty/estee-lauder-companies-completes-acquisition-of-deciem-the-ordinary-niod-for-1-7-billion/) [niod.com](https://niod.com/en-us/niod-about.html) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/niod-beautys-smartest-cult-brand-hits-sephora) This page compares some of the most popular Bayer 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=pgea2f1c32d1). ### Popular Bayer vs NIOD products #### Bayer - [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit #### NIOD - [Modulating Glucosides](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/niod/modulating-glucosides/for/mature-skin) — High fit - [Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/niod/superoxide-dismutase-saccharide-mist/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Bayer or NIOD: which is better? Neither brand is universally better, as NIOD gives a High fit for dry and mature skin while Bayer gives a High fit for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin through the products on this page. [Azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps treat acne and hyperpigmentation, while glucosides and [superoxide dismutase](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase) help support skin hydration and barrier function. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### What is the difference between Bayer and NIOD? Bayer products on this page have a High fit for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, while NIOD products on this page have a High fit for dry sensitive, mature, and combination skin. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance. [Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) ### Which is more affordable, Bayer or NIOD? The provided page and study details do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Bayer or NIOD is more affordable. ### When and where were Bayer and NIOD founded, and who owns them? Bayer was founded in 1863 in Germany and is owned by Bayer AG, while NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021. ### Do any of the Bayer or NIOD products listed on the page contain fragrance? No, every product from both Bayer and NIOD listed on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [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 - [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 - [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 - [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 - [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 - [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023 - [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 - German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/bayer) - Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/niod) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/skin1004-vs-bayer) - [SKIN1004 vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/skin1004-vs-niod) - [Anua vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/anua-vs-bayer) - [Anua vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/anua-vs-niod) - [Medicube vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/medicube-vs-bayer) - [Medicube vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/medicube-vs-niod) - [The Ordinary vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bayer) - [The Ordinary vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/the-ordinary-vs-niod) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bayer) - [Beauty of Joseon vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-niod) - [COSRX vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cosrx-vs-bayer) - [COSRX vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cosrx-vs-niod) - [CeraVe vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cerave-vs-bayer) - [CeraVe vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/cerave-vs-niod) - [La Roche-Posay vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bayer) - [La Roche-Posay vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-niod) - [Dr. Althea vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/dr-althea-vs-bayer) - [Dr. Althea vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/dr-althea-vs-niod) - [Some By Mi vs Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bayer) - [Some By Mi vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/some-by-mi-vs-niod) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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