# FANCL vs NIOD

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/compare/fancl-vs-niod

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

FANCL and NIOD are distinct skincare brands founded in Japan and Canada, respectively. The Japanese brand is known for thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants with pure formulas, while the Canadian brand offers advanced [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and balancing toners featuring sophisticated formulations. Both suit sensitive and dry skin types, though the former also caters well to normal skin and the latter supports mature skin. They differ primarily in their approach, with one providing mild, reliable daily care and the other delivering scientifically rigorous, targeted results.

FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

[fancl.jp](https://www.fancl.jp/en/about/outline/index.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FANCL_Corporation) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/40398-22)

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 FANCL 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=pgbd228703fa).

### Popular FANCL vs NIOD products

#### FANCL

- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit
- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [£22.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KTJXVI4?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

#### 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

## Questions and answers

### FANCL or NIOD: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. FANCL gets a Superior Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin and oily skin with its Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder.

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

FANCL features cleansing and exfoliating products on this page where Lovi finds a Superior fit for many skin types, whereas NIOD offers a [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum) and mist with High to Average fit levels. Every product from both brands on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

I cannot answer that question because the provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing or affordability information for FANCL or NIOD.

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

FANCL gets a High fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, while NIOD gets an Average fit there, so FANCL is more likely to help prevent breakouts. Both brands list no fragrance in the ingredients of their products on this page.

### Which brand has been established longer, FANCL or NIOD?

FANCL has been established longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas NIOD was founded in Canada in 2015.

### Do any of the FANCL or NIOD products listed on this page contain fragrance?

No, every product on this page from both FANCL and NIOD lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which parent companies currently own FANCL and NIOD?

FANCL is owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, and NIOD is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

## 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, Tocopherol vitamin e · 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
- [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, Tocopherol vitamin e · 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
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [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
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [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
- [Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17598025/) Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
- [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

- Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/fancl)
- 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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