# Heliocare vs NIOD

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Heliocare and NIOD are well-regarded skincare brands known for their thoughtful formulations and targeted defense. The Spanish sun protection line relies on advanced formulas and specialized textures that absorb quickly to suit sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone skin, while the Canadian brand offers advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners that suit mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. Both companies deliver specialized results through careful development, differing primarily in whether their focus centers on protective sunscreens or sophisticated balancing treatments.

Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

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 Heliocare 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=pg2e98171c78).

### Popular Heliocare vs NIOD products

#### Heliocare

- [360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/heliocare/360-gel-oil-free-spf-50/for/dark-spots) — High fit

#### NIOD

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

## Questions and answers

### Heliocare or NIOD: which is better?

Both Heliocare and NIOD can be great depending on your skin type, as Lovi gives Heliocare's 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ a High fit for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, while NIOD's Modulating Glucosides earns a High fit for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. The products on this page from NIOD also list no fragrance, whereas the Heliocare sunscreen includes fragrance.

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

Heliocare was founded in Spain in 2001, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015. On this page, Heliocare features a sunscreen with fragrance, while all NIOD products are fragrance-free.

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

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Heliocare or NIOD is more affordable.

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

For acne-prone skin, Heliocare has a High Lovi fit level for the products on this page, while NIOD ranges from Average to High. Heliocare's 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ is rated High for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas NIOD's Modulating Glucosides is Average for acne-prone skin and [Superoxide Dismutase](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase) Saccharide Mist is Average.

### Which brand has products that are entirely free of fragrance according to the page?

NIOD has products on this page that are entirely free of fragrance, whereas Heliocare includes fragrance in its product.

### How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Heliocare and NIOD?

Heliocare was founded in 2001 in Spain, whereas NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada.

### Which parent companies currently own Heliocare and NIOD?

Heliocare is owned by Cantabria Labs, and NIOD is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [A topical antioxidant solution containing vitamins C and E stabilized by ferulic acid provides protection for human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18603326/) Ferulic acid · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
- [Protective effects of a topical antioxidant mixture containing vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin against ultraviolet-induced photodamage in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146606/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9361129/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1997
- [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/) Ferulic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Inhibition of ultraviolet-induced formation of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, erythema and skin photosensitization by polypodium leucotomos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8897589/) Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract · Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 1996
- [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
- [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
- [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023
- [Fractional microneedle radiofrequency with the application of vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum for neck skin rejuvenation: a prospective, double-blinded, split-neck, placebo-controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40464749/) Ferulic acid · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [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
- [Antioxidant and membrane-protective effects of the 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid-cannabigerol system on UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39778604/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025
- [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
- [Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38720512/) Troxerutin · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

## The brands

- Spanish skincare: [Heliocare](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/heliocare)
- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/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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