# Dr. Barbara Sturm vs NIOD

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Dr. Barbara Sturm and NIOD are modern skincare brands known for sophisticated, scientifically advanced formulas that deliver targeted results. The German house relies on gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) to suit sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best, while the Canadian counterpart is celebrated for advanced serums and balancing toners that suit mature, sensitive, and dry skin types. Both brands differ in their specific standout offerings and developmental approaches, yet each works harmoniously to support the complexion.

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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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 Dr. Barbara Sturm 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=pg9784d80634).

### Popular Dr. Barbara Sturm vs NIOD products

#### Dr. Barbara Sturm

- [Hyaluronic Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/dr-barbara-sturm/hyaluronic-serum/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/dr-barbara-sturm/enzyme-cleanser/for/dark-spots) — Superior fit
- [The Good C Vitamin C Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/dr-barbara-sturm/the-good-c-vitamin-c-serum/for/mature-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

### Dr. Barbara Sturm or NIOD: which is better?

Dr. Barbara Sturm has a superior fit for skin with dark spots with its Enzyme Cleanser, and every product on the page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients. [Sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid) in Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum) helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### What is the difference between Dr. Barbara Sturm and NIOD?

Dr. Barbara Sturm offers products on this page like the Enzyme Cleanser that achieves a Superior fit for dark spots, whereas NIOD features treatments like Modulating Glucosides with a High fit for sensitive skin. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which is more affordable, Dr. Barbara Sturm or NIOD?

Neither Dr. Barbara Sturm nor NIOD provides pricing information on this page, so affordability cannot be compared.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Dr. Barbara Sturm or NIOD?

Both brands offer products on this page that may help with acne-prone skin, such as Dr. Barbara Sturm's The Good C [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/vitamin-c) Serum and NIOD's Modulating Glucosides, and every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance. For oily acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Dr. Barbara Sturm's Enzyme Cleanser and The Good C Vitamin C Serum as High, and NIOD's Modulating Glucosides as High.

### Which brand has been owned by its current parent company for a longer period, Dr. Barbara Sturm or NIOD?

Dr. Barbara Sturm has been owned by its current parent company for a longer period, since 2024, compared to NIOD which was acquired by its parent company in 2021.

### Do any of the listed products from Dr. Barbara Sturm or NIOD contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both Dr. Barbara Sturm and NIOD lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which country were Dr. Barbara Sturm and NIOD originally founded in?

Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in Germany, while NIOD was founded in Canada.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23973717/) Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009
- [Bacterial cellulose skin masks-Properties and sensory tests](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28963772/) Cellulose · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
- [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
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Nicotinamide Plus Antibacterial Adhesive Agents and Zinc-Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid Versus Placebo as an Adjuvant Treatment for Moderate Acne Vulgaris in Indonesia: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32983333/) Zinc pca · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [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
- [Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272084/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016
- [Portulaca oleracea extract relieves skin barrier damage induced by increased photosensitivity after GA peeling](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35920724/) Lactobacillus portulaca oleracea extract ferment · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2022
- [Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39769217/) Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
- [Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182319/) Lactobacillus portulaca oleracea extract ferment · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Dr. Barbara Sturm](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/dr-barbara-sturm)
- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/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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