# Bio-Oil vs NIOD

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Bio-Oil and NIOD are well-regarded skincare options, with the former beloved for its specialized product types and expertly blended formulas that nourish the skin, and the latter being a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021 that is widely loved for its advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners, featuring sophisticated formulas that deliver targeted results. Both suit dry, mature, and uneven skin types best, offering gentle, targeted care through thoughtful formulations that deliver balanced moisture without feeling heavy or redefining modern skincare through scientifically rigorous and thoughtful development. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Skincare Oil for daily hydration and texture improvement on acne-prone skin, Modulating Glucosides for acne-prone skin, and [Superoxide Dismutase](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase) Saccharide Mist for skin with dark spots. They differ primarily in their product types and key ingredients, with Bio-Oil offering reliable daily care and the brand continuing its innovative path.

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 Bio-Oil 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=pgc18f2e8272).

### Popular Bio-Oil vs NIOD products

#### NIOD

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

#### Bio-Oil

- [Skincare Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/bio-oil/skincare-oil/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [£17.25 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00129XP8M?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Bio-Oil or NIOD: which is better?

NIOD generally achieves a High to Average Lovi fit across skin types and every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas Bio-Oil shows more variable fit levels and contains fragrance. NIOD products like Modulating Glucosides and [Superoxide Dismutase](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase) Saccharide Mist help support hydration and barrier function.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22584263/) [European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27460952/)

### What is the difference between Bio-Oil and NIOD?

NIOD is a better fit for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating Modulating Glucosides as High for that skin type compared to Bio-Oil's Low rating for Skincare Oil. Additionally, every product on this page by NIOD lists no fragrance, whereas Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil contains fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, Bio-Oil or NIOD?

The page facts do not mention pricing or affordability for either Bio-Oil or NIOD.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, Bio-Oil or NIOD?

NIOD causes fewer breakouts than Bio-Oil because the products on this page for NIOD achieve High or Average Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil carries a Caution fit level for acne-prone skin.

### How does the founding year and corporate ownership compare between Bio-Oil and NIOD?

Bio-Oil was founded in 1987 and has been owned by Union-Swiss (Pty) Ltd since 2000, while NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

### Which brand offers fragrance-free products according to the ingredient lists, Bio-Oil or NIOD?

NIOD offers fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, Bio-Oil includes fragrance in its Skincare Oil.

### How do the Lovi fit levels for dry sensitive skin compare between Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil and NIOD's products?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil as Average, while NIOD's products achieve High and Average fit levels. Every product on this page by NIOD lists no fragrance, whereas Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil includes fragrance.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) Isopropyl myristate · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007
- [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
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate vitamin a · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [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

## The brands

- Skincare: [Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/bio-oil)
- Canadian skincare: [NIOD](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/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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