Modulating Glucosides — Reddit Reviews
by NIOD
Updated October 6, 2026
Barrier-repair serum with glucosides and soothing peptides for angry skin.
What the community says
A lightweight emulsion-serum built around glucosides, bisabolol, 4-T-butylcyclohexanol, and palmitoyl tripeptide-8 for barrier-stressed, red, itchy skin. People reach for it with tretinoin and rosacea. Not much of a thrill-ride, and dry skin may still want a richer moisturizer.
What this means for you
Backed by 11 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Not a flashy fix if you want instant glow or peeling drama
- Dry skin often still needs a heavier cream on top
- Skincare praisers love it, but results are mostly anecdotal
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 11 threads
NIOD Modulating Glucosides on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“I always use NIOD modulating glycosides.”
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“I can’t use the usual hydrators cause my skin hates it, but this is amazing.”
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“everything made my skin angry”
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“I added the Niod MG serum which is a barrier repair serum that has a unique ingredient for very itchy dry skin.”
Positive
“Did that for 2 months and my skin went back to normal.”
Positive
“same thing at night except no sunscreen and I added the Niod MG serum”
Positive
“or NIOD Modulating Glucosides Serum?”
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“Seem like similar ingredient profiles.”
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“Have you tried Caudalie Vinosource‑Hydra S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum or NIOD Modulating Glucosides Serum?”
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“I highly recommend you try the modulating glucosides (MG) by NIOD from Deciem.”
Positive
“I experienced dry, flaky skin but the MG emulsion really soothes the inflammation due to tretinoin.”
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“Since I've been using AA I wake up with calm hydrated skin”
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“For OTC products I recommend The Ordinary EUK-134 and/or NIOD Modulating Glucosides.”
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“Get yourself a tinted SPF 50 and use it every day.”
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“A derm might prescribe you azelaic acid”
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“Niod modulating glucosides”
Positive
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