While NIOD’s genetics are committed to science, its soul is ultimately rooted in learning. The few observers of NIOD’s childhood know that NIOD isn’t a brand. It respects that to look forward, it must look backward. True learning is a form of love - it is humble. So, what exactly is NIOD? The brand name is an acronym that stands for Non Invasive Options in Dermal-Science. This is how they describe themselves: NIOD seems exceptional to me, or as Deciem would describe it, abnormal! NIOD requires somewhat of a commitment to learning what ingredients work for your skin it’s definitely not for beginners or anyone uninterested in much beyond the basics of cleansing and moisturizing.

The products are more scientific, more potent and more costly than the democratically priced, simple, one-note products offered by The Ordinary. First and foremost, it’s a smart, hard science brand - not for the casual skincare user. There’s always been something exceptionally intriguing about NIOD - the nerdier sister brand of the more popular The Ordinary. In fact, it’s perhaps the most scientific skincare brand I’ve come across - with product names and descriptions seemingly written by the scientists and chemists behind the brand’s formulations. You can catch the full piece here.ĭeciem’s deep-science brand NIOD has been a longtime favorite. This review was originally part of my blog article titled, Brands I Love: Niod High-Science Skincare - Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Best Peptide Serum.

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