I’ve just discovered a new brand: NIOD. It’s been around for ages, but I finally dared to splurge on the brand’s three bestsellers: CAIS 2, MMHC2, and S0.I reviewed CAIS 2 here, and S0 here, so here’s my review of MMHC 2. Packaging Compared to The Ordinary, NIOD’s packaging is super classy. However, the bottle is made of tinted glass (to protect the product from light), and you have to be careful because it breaks very easily. Since it’s very liquid, one clumsy move and the bottle spills its entire contents. Given the price of the serum, keep it in a safe place. Texture & Scent In general, hyaluronic acid…

A quick review Survival 0 is in order because it’s one of the must-haves at NIOD. Note: it’s 0 (zero), not O.If you’re not familiar with the NIOD brand, I’ve already done a general overview here. The brand was founded by Brandon Truaxe, who claims that if he had to take 2 products to a desert island, they would be NIOD CAIS 2 , and S0 What is it? S0 is part of the protection line consisting of 4 products: S0, S10, S20, S30.The other three have sun protection. Only S0 doesn’t, because it’s meant to be used in the evening. S0 is an antioxidant, designed to protect the skin…

This summer, due to the heatwave and having to wear a COVID mask at all times, my skin has had enough: it feels attacked and has been really weakened. It’s starting to go red for no reason, even though I’m not prone to rosacea. I thought about slathering on B5 (from Skinceuticals), but I’m game, so I’m going to try other things. I noticed that my skin was soothed and redness disappeared whenever I used The Ordinary’s Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% serum (which contains copper peptides), so I decided to invest in a higher-end, better-formulated product containing copper peptides: NIOD CAIS2, which is from the same DECIEM group. Apparently,…

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During lockdown, people started taking good care of their skin. And on TikTok, we saw a wave of videos featuring influencers with red faces, as they slathered on The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. Result: worldwide stock shortage at retailers (like Sephora for example). On Amazon, the fakes are blooming (red liquid added into authentic used bottles). The smartest ones buy the product by the fifty and resell it at a premium on Leboncoin or Vinted. Only The Ordinary’s official website continues to sell it. Given its low price, I got it to test it, thinking “it’s just a fad, it’ll pass.” But I was wrong, this…

I talked about my complete routine for adult acne here.But if your budget is ultra-limited and you only want to use these products The Ordinary, here is my routine for you.The links point either to The Ordinary’s official site or to Sephora.The prices are identical on both sites but The Ordinary has more stock, Sephora is often out of stock. Careful, all these products are highly concentrated in active ingredients, use 3 to 4 drops for the entire face each time.The routine already takes into account compatibility between active ingredients. This post is not NOT sponsored Morning Cleansing with thermal water Treatment serum: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + 1% Zinc…

This is the latest release from The Ordinary. Following complaints from people who would have loved a niacinamide serum but who don’t like the 1% Zinc in the serum Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, The Ordinary has just released its powder, containing 100% niacinamide. 100% Niacinamide Powder, 20g for €5.80, is on sale only on The Ordinary’s official website for now What’s it for? Let’s just remind ourselves what niacinamide does: Niacinamide is a water-soluble B3 vitamin, ultra-hydrating. It improves the skin’s barrier function by stimulating the synthesis of lipids, limiting water loss and fighting dryness. It stimulates collagen production (reduces wrinkles), has an anti-inflammatory effect (against acne), and reduces…