# NIOD vs ELIDEL

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

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NIOD and ELIDEL are distinct skincare collections that offer targeted solutions for varying complexions. The Canadian brand focuses on advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners featuring sophisticated formulas, while the Swiss brand is known for gentle moisturizers and soothing compositions. Both serve sensitive and dry skin best, though the former also suits mature skin and includes options like Modulating Glucosides and [Superoxide Dismutase](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase) Saccharide Mist, whereas the latter features [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/pimecrolimus) as a standout choice for acne-prone areas.

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

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ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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This page compares some of the most popular NIOD and ELIDEL 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=pga227819e3c).

### Popular NIOD vs ELIDEL products

#### NIOD

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

#### ELIDEL

- [Pimecrolimus](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/elidel/pimecrolimus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### NIOD or ELIDEL: which is better?

NIOD is the better choice on this page because Lovi rates its products as a High fit for multiple skin types, whereas ELIDEL only reaches an Average fit at best. Additionally, every NIOD product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584263/) [The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22916312/)

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

NIOD generally has a High Lovi fit for many skin types like dry, sensitive, and mature skin, whereas ELIDEL mostly ranges from Average to Caution fit for those same skin types. Every product on this page from both NIOD and ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

Neither NIOD nor ELIDEL has pricing information listed on this page, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made from these facts.

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

NIOD generally fits acne-prone skin better, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Average for NIOD but Low for ELIDEL.

### Which brand has been around longer, NIOD or ELIDEL?

ELIDEL has been around longer, having been founded in Switzerland in 2001, while NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015.

### Do any products from NIOD or ELIDEL contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from NIOD and ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which company currently owns ELIDEL?

ELIDEL is currently owned by Viatris Inc., which has owned the brand since 2016.

## 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
- [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
- [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
- [Clinical Evaluation of a Soap-Free Cleansing Lotion Containing Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids for Effective Impurity Removal and Skin Barrier Preservation in Healthy Adults With Diverse Skin Types](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40978887/) Cetyl alcohol · Cureus, 2025

## The brands

- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/niod)
- Swiss skincare: [ELIDEL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/elidel)

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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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