# Catrice vs NIOD

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/catrice-vs-niod

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia.

Catrice and NIOD are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful formulations for varying complexions. Catrice is a German brand known for its refined eye products and advanced formulas, suiting combination, oily, and normal skin best with reliable daily performance. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand NIOD is widely loved for its advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners, featuring sophisticated formulas that suit mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. Both differ primarily in their focus and origins, with the former delivering steady daily care and the latter redefining modern skincare through scientifically rigorous development.

Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

[catricecosmetics.com](https://www.catricecosmetics.com/pages/about)

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 Catrice 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=pgc31ad34b6f).

### Popular Catrice vs NIOD products

#### NIOD

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

#### Catrice

- [Under Eye Brightener](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/catrice/under-eye-brightener/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Catrice or NIOD: which is better?

NIOD may be a better choice for dry, sensitive, or mature skin, where Lovi gives it a High fit across multiple [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and toner options compared to Catrice. Both brands offer products on this page with no fragrance listed in their 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 Catrice and NIOD?

Catrice offers a budget-friendly eye brightener with a High Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin, while NIOD features serums and mists with High Lovi fits across dry, sensitive, mature, and combination skin types. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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

Neither brand is more affordable because pricing details are not available on this page.

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

Both brands are a similar match for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page have an Average fit for acne-prone skin in Lovi.

### Which brand has been on the market longer, Catrice or NIOD?

Catrice has been on the market longer, having been founded in Germany in 2004, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015.

### Which company owns NIOD, and where was it founded?

NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015 and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

### Do either Catrice or NIOD products contain fragrance?

Both Catrice and NIOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [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
- [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/) Tocopherol · 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
- [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
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [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
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/catrice)
- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/niod)

## More comparisons

- [SKIN1004 vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/skin1004-vs-catrice)
- [SKIN1004 vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/skin1004-vs-niod)
- [Anua vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/anua-vs-catrice)
- [Anua vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/anua-vs-niod)
- [Medicube vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/medicube-vs-catrice)
- [Medicube vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/medicube-vs-niod)
- [The Ordinary vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/the-ordinary-vs-catrice)
- [The Ordinary vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/the-ordinary-vs-niod)
- [Beauty of Joseon vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-catrice)
- [Beauty of Joseon vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-niod)
- [COSRX vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cosrx-vs-catrice)
- [COSRX vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cosrx-vs-niod)
- [CeraVe vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cerave-vs-catrice)
- [CeraVe vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/cerave-vs-niod)
- [La Roche-Posay vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-catrice)
- [La Roche-Posay vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-niod)
- [Dr. Althea vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/dr-althea-vs-catrice)
- [Dr. Althea vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/dr-althea-vs-niod)
- [Some By Mi vs Catrice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/some-by-mi-vs-catrice)
- [Some By Mi vs NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/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.

More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt

## This page in other countries

- United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/catrice-vs-niod
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/compare/catrice-vs-niod (this page)
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/compare/catrice-vs-niod
