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Neod Modulating Glucosides

About this product

A calming serum with plant-based ceramics and lipids designed to soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and support barrier repair.

Best for

Sensitive skin

The Guru Index verdict

88%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this as an underrated workhorse for reactive and irritated skin, with fast-acting results that calm redness and itching within minutes. The signature milky texture and unique ingredient blend set it apart from standard niacinamide options. Most use it as a spot treatment for flare-ups, though some incorporate it daily; a few note results can be slightly variable. All reviewers align on its effectiveness for barrier repair and soothing, though the community read is limited to a handful of voices so far.
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"Personally, it works really well for me. I prefer it to niacinamide, which I find quite irritating. It does do great for oil control. I am a big fan of it. I would just always say it's a little hit and miss sometimes in terms of the results that you get."
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"The Neod modulating glucosides is a total underappreciated hero product. I don't hear anyone talk about it, fang girl about it, or sing its praises. And I don't know why because this is phenomenal. I genuinely believe that everybody should have the modulating glucosides on hand for those times where our skin needs it. This has a beautiful blend of different ingredients to calm and soothe the skin. The ingredients that you get in the modulating glucosides you can't find in any other serum. It's the blend of different calming ingredients that really make this special and I think it's something truly unique in the skincare world. It's also not super expensive. Neod aren't the cheapest brand, but this is one of their more affordable products. If your skin is stressed out and screaming, apply this before you go to bed and you will wake up with your skin returned to equilibrium, this is phenomenal. You can either use it as a treatment when your skin is going through it, which is what I personally do, or if you're somebody that has very reactive and sensitive skin, use this as a daily step in your evening skincare routine to prevent inflammation and sensitivity."
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"Personally, it works really well for me. I prefer it to niacinamide, which I find quite irritating. It does do great for oil control. I am a big fan of it. I would just always say it's a little hit and miss sometimes in terms of the results that you get."
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"It prevents those side effects and minimizes them. For me, I use it when I need it. So I have it on standby. It's always on my vanity in my bathroom. When I get like maybe the shaving rash, the shaving bumps, maybe I get some irritation from an exfoliant or something, I'll slap this on afterwards. Gone. Literally gone. It is the best calming and soothing serum you will ever ever try. If you're in the market for the ultimate calming and soothing skincare experience, get the Neod Modulating Glucosides. Second to none. It's just a miracle worker."
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"I also like Neod Modulating Glucosides. This texture splits the difference between the denseness and richness of other options. This is an interesting one because it uses plant-based ceramides as well as some other lipids which will help your skin barrier. But this one is particularly one of my favorites when my skin is feeling incredibly irritated, which is another symptom that your skin barrier needs some strengthening."
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"I most definitely want to recommend Neod modulating glucosides. This is something that I've talked a lot about and this had to be in this video because this is a lifesaver, it's a gamechanging product that works almost immediately. So if you're someone that's dealing with a lot of irritation, sensitivities, you have that burning, itchy feel to your skin, it's really red and inflamed, and of course it's dry and irritated, I'm telling you try this. This has that milky consistency that just feels so comforting when you put it on your skin, and I would say within 10 or 15 minutes or so your skin already feels better, that itch and that burning sensation has subsided, and it really helps to limit down on some of that rosiness that we can experience. This has a lot of repairing ingredients but also it is extremely hydrating as well. I have used this in my morning routine many times so it does work great with sunscreen and makeup, but I do like to use this more so at night time."
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