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Clinique vs NIOD

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Clinique and NIOD are established skincare brands owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. that offer thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, toners, and specialized treatments. The American brand is widely loved for its hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine which suit dry sensitive skin and oily skin best, while the Canadian brand is known for advanced serums and balancing toners that suit mature, sensitive, and dry skin types. Both brands differ in their approaches, as the first relies on comforting, balancing ingredients for classic concerns, whereas the latter delivers targeted results through sophisticated formulas and scientifically rigorous development.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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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 Clinique and NIOD products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Clinique or NIOD: which is better?

Clinique is better for shoppers looking for a wide variety of daily skincare items, as the products on this page cover cleansers, moisturizers, and targeted treatments, whereas NIOD offers only a couple of specialized serums and mists. Lovi rates Clinique with High fits for several skin types like dry sensitive skin and oily skin, while its key ingredients include hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

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What is the difference between Clinique and NIOD?

Clinique was founded in 1968 in the United States, whereas NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada. Both brands are owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and list no fragrance in the ingredients for the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or NIOD?

The products on this page for Clinique often come with a high price point according to reviewers, while the page for NIOD does not mention pricing details.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or NIOD?

NIOD does not have specific breakout reviews on this page, while reviewers note that Clinique sometimes causes breakouts. However, key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help hydrate the skin without clogging pores, and topical treatments with ingredients such as salicylic acid may help manage acne.

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When was Clinique founded compared to NIOD?

Clinique was founded in 1968, whereas NIOD was founded much later in 2015.

Which brand offers more products listed on the page?

Clinique offers significantly more products listed on the page with nineteen options, whereas NIOD features only two products. Both brands are owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Do any products from Clinique or NIOD contain fragrance?

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

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated 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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