NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%

NIOD

Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
67%
Combination (dry)
67%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
73%
Oily
73%

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An intensely pro-repair, patented copper peptide gel to regenerate skin volume and elasticity. It is a plumping nighttime gel engineered to visibly improve volume and hydration as the skin ages, featuring an oil-friendly form of Copper Peptides (Pal-GHK-Cu) to help enhance skin’s natural collagen to promote visible firmness.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Full Ingredients

21 total
SQUALANE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE GLYCERIN AQUA HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE SUCROSE LAURATE PROPANEDIOL SUCROSE STEARATE COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 PALMITAMIDE GLYCOLIPIDS HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL PROPYLMETHYLMETHOXYBENZOFURAN VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES ROOT EXTRACT APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACT HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL DECANONE BISABOLOL BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1 MALTODEXTRIN POTASSIUM SORBATE SODIUM BENZOATE CHLORPHENESIN PHENOXYETHANOL

About Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%

Overview

Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% is a cushioning balm from NIOD. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 21 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Squalane, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 9 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 4 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Squalane

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Sucrose Laurate

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sucrose laurate

Hydration
Propanediol

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Sucrose Stearate

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sucrose stearate

Hydration
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

3-Decanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-,[6]-Gingerone

Anti-Aging Soothing
Bisabolol

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Soothing Anti-Aging
Biosaccharide Gum-1

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

Hydration Soothing
Maltodextrin

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  • Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 21 ingredients on the label.

4
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
2 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Water

5 Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Roquettecom, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2015, pages 1-87
6 Sucrose Laurate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sucrose laurate

Hydration
7 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
8 Sucrose Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sucrose stearate

Hydration
9 Copper Tripeptide-1 Palmitamide Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Peptide

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Copper Tripeptide-1 Palmitamide is the complex formed by copper with Tripeptide-1 in which the terminal lysine is modified by palmitic acid.

10 Glycolipids
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycolipids are mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid

11 Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

phenol, 4-(2,3-dihydro-7-methoxy-3-methyl-5-propyl-2-benzofuranyl)-2-methoxy-,trans- (9Cl)

12 Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract is an extract obtained from the roots of the Vetivert, Vetiveria zizanoides, Poaceae

13 Aphanizomenon Flos-aquae Extract Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract is the extract of the alga, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Nostocaceae.

14 Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

3-Decanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-,[6]-Gingerone

Anti-Aging Soothing
15 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 299-303
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2017, pages 24S-25S
  • Cutis, November 2015, pages 337-342
  • Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, pages 173-181
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, October 2011, pages 2580-2585
16 Biosaccharide Gum-1
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

Hydration Soothing
17 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
18 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

19 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

20 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

21 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%?

SQUALANE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, AQUA, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, SUCROSE LAURATE, PROPANEDIOL, SUCROSE STEARATE, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 PALMITAMIDE, GLYCOLIPIDS, HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL PROPYLMETHYLMETHOXYBENZOFURAN, VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES ROOT EXTRACT, APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACT, HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL DECANONE, BISABOLOL, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL.

How do I use Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%?

Apply it taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take.

What skin types is Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%?

Use it in the morning, taken with food.

How many ingredients does Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% have?

It lists 21 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%?

NIOD.

Brand
NIOD

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