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NIOD Modulating Glucosides for oily skin

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NIOD Modulating Glucosides

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate soothing and calming effects for your oily skin, with Bisabolol and Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside helping to reduce redness and irritation. Squalane and Glycerin provide general hydration, which is supportive but not directly targeted at your oily shine.
  • The formula is highly suitable for oily skin due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions of Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside and Rosmarinyl Glucoside.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This serum is highly praised for its ability to calm sensitive, reactive, and irritated skin, with users frequently reporting significant improvements in redness, stinging, and compromised skin barriers. It is a popular choice for those recovering from aesthetic treatments or harsh active ingredients. Some users with normal skin may find the benefits less noticeable or the texture slightly heavy.

Highlights

  • Calms sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “Like medicine to irritated skin.”
    • “Great for sensitive, reactive skin.”
    • “Helps quiet sensations of stinging and itching.”
  • Reduces skin redness Often Mentioned
    • “Visibly reduced redness for a more even tone.”
    • “Calms redness and stinging.”
    • “It really did wonders in soothing skin and reducing redness.”
  • Buffers active irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “Helps minimise the side effects of retinoids.”
    • “Buffers retinoid/acid irritation.”
    • “Reason my skin had been so calm while I was on Roaccutane.”
  • Strengthens skin barrier Sometimes Noted
    • “Saved my skin barrier from beyond hope.”
    • “Strengthens skin barrier integrity over time.”
    • “Especially helpful when my barrier is compromised.”
  • Inconvenient packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Dropper bottle is messy to use.”
    • “Not my favorite type of packaging.”
    • “Why doesn't it come with a pump?”
  • Subtle for normal skin Sometimes Noted
    • “If you have normal skin, benefits may not be apparent.”
    • “I did not notice any improvement.”
  • Can cause breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “It broke me out almost instantly.”
    • “Heavy going on my face.”
  • Unappealing scent Rarely Noted
    • “Strong nutty scent.”
    • “A bit like paint.”
    • “Has a bit of a medicinal smell.”

Sources: lovi.care, niod.com, skinsort.com, dermapproved.com, drrachelho.com, daniellesbeautyblog.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does NIOD Modulating Glucosides work for oily skin?

NIOD Modulating Glucosides works moderately well for oily skin by offering soothing and calming effects with ingredients like bisabolol and epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, while squalane and glycerin provide general hydration that is supportive rather than directly targeted at oily shine. This treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA to control sebum production and manage oily shine while addressing enlarged pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?

This serum fits your oily skin with bisabolol and epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, which help calm redness and irritation, alongside squalane and glycerin for general hydration. To better fit oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid that control sebum production and manage oily shine.

What do Glucosides do for oily skin?

Glyceryl glucoside helps balance moisture levels and keeps oily skin feeling soft and smooth without adding heavy oils. For oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that support the skin barrier while controlling excess shine.

Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012

What does Squalane do for oily skin?

Squalane helps keep oily skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy, though oxidized forms may sometimes trigger irritation. To work well for oily skin, this type of product needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess grease.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2006

Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine, applied after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin due to its soothing ingredients, though oily skin ultimately works best with products that also target excess shine.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment alongside a retinol, applying this soothing serum after your retinol or choosing a product that specifically targets excess oil and shine for better results.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

How often should I use it?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine. Oily skin also needs lightweight hydration and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. Reviewers occasionally mention breakouts, and oily skin of this type needs lightweight, balancing ingredients that control excess shine without heavy moisture.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (benzyl alcohol).

What the research says

Ingredients

Water, Squalane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hexyldecanol, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Rosmarinyl Glucoside, Caffeyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Tetrasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Naringeninchalcone, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Pca, Pca, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Mirabilis Jalapa Callus Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract Fruit, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curculigo Orchioides Root Extract, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Stearic Acid, Dextran, Isoceteth-20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Propyl Gallate, Tromethamine, Dehydroacetic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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