Medicube vs No7
Medicube and No7 are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care, with the former founded in 2016 by APR Corp. and the latter established in 1935. The brand from Korea features moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks with niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid that suit oily and acne-prone skin best, while the British brand relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid across serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens to nurture mature and dry skin. Both utilize targeted formulations to address individual needs, such as the AGE-R Booster Gel and Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and regional traditions, as the Korean brand focuses on balancing sebum and hydration, and the British counterpart emphasizes protection and recovery.
Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..
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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.
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This page compares some of the most popular Medicube and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Medicube vs No7 products
People Say
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
- “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
Gentle and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
- “calming the skin — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Versatility and Extras Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “feels cooling on application — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
- “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
- “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Glow and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
- “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
- “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
- “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
Firming, Plumping, and Anti-Aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “skin feels firmer — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
- “fine lines vanished — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
Packaging and Quantity Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “tube is tiny for the price — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
- “price is a bit steep — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
- “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “too thick — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
- “Can pill/roll off — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
- “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
Strong Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
- “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
- “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “stinging — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
- “skin was slightly red — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
- “slight tingling sensation — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
Medicube vs No7 routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 77.00
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
AED 109.13
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 136.61
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
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Cleanser
Zero Foam Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 38.99
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Hydrating Toner
Triple Collagen Toner
Morning
AED 38.55
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Moisturizer
AGE-R Booster Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 92.33
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
Zero Pore Pad
Evening
AED 41.99
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Serum or Treatment
One Day Exosome Shot 2000
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.00
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Deep Peptide Radiance Mask
Once a week
AED 49.99
Buy No7 routine · AED 542.59 · 89% fit
Buy Medicube routine · AED 460.76 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Medicube vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Red Foam Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 50.50
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Hydrating Toner
Triple Collagen Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 38.55
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Moisturizer
AGE-R Booster Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 92.33
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Zero Pore Pad
Evening
AED 41.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Once a week
AED 49.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 77.00
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
AED 109.13
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 136.61
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy Medicube routine · AED 645.61 · 87% fit
Buy No7 routine · AED 1,027.22 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Medicube vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 77.00
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
AED 109.13
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 94.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Red Foam Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 50.50
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Hydrating Toner
Triple Collagen Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 38.55
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Moisturizer
AGE-R Booster Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 92.33
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Zero Pore Pad
Evening
AED 41.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Once a week
AED 49.00
Buy No7 routine · AED 966.25 · 88% fit
Buy Medicube routine · AED 552.91 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Medicube or No7: which is better?
Medicube is better for glow and radiance, while No7 is better for firming, plumping, and anti-aging as well as skin texture and smoothing. Both brands are a High fit for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, though Medicube has a High fit and No7 has a Superior fit for mature skin.
What is the difference between Medicube and No7?
Medicube is better for glow and radiance, while No7 does better for skin texture, smoothing, firming, plumping, and anti-aging. No7 fits mature skin at a Superior level, whereas Medicube fits it at a High level.
Medicube or No7 for dry skin?
Both Medicube and No7 fit dry skin at a High level. Medicube offers deeply hydrating moisturizers and targeted routines, while No7 focuses on improving skin feel and moisture. Hyaluronic acid helps boost skin hydration across products on this page.
Medicube or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer moisturizers with high fit levels for various skin types, but Medicube stands out for deep hydration and radiant glow, whereas No7 is better for firming, plumping, and anti-aging. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen in these products help improve skin quality and combat signs of aging.
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Which is more affordable, Medicube or No7?
The products on this page do not include pricing details for either Medicube or No7, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.
Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Medicube or No7?
Medicube has more fragrance-free products on this page than No7, with twenty-three out of twenty-five compared to ten out of thirteen for No7.
Medicube or No7 for oily skin?
Both Medicube and No7 fit oily skin well, as Lovi rates their routines as High for this skin type. Medicube stands out for oily skin by focusing on products like the Zero Pore Pad and Red Foam Cleanser.
Medicube or No7 for sensitive skin?
Both Medicube and No7 fit sensitive skin well, but Medicube is less likely to cause skin irritation and sensitivity based on reviewer feedback. Medicube also offers more fragrance-free options across the products on this page.
Medicube or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Both Medicube and No7 fit acne-prone skin at a High level. Medicube is best for oily acne-prone skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin.
Medicube or No7 for mature skin?
For mature skin, both Medicube and No7 fit well, with No7 reaching a Superior fit level compared to Medicube's High level. No7 offers better firming, plumping, and anti-aging benefits, while Medicube delivers a glowing appearance.
Medicube or No7 for skin with dark spots?
Both Medicube and No7 products on this page help with dark spots, with No7 achieving a High fit level for routines targeting skin with dark spots. Ingredients like niacinamide in these formulas may help reduce pigmentation.
Research behind their key ingredients
Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Composition characterization and clinical efficacy study of a salmon egg extract
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
Anti-Aging Efficacy of Low-Molecular-Weight Polydeoxyribonucleotide Derived from Paeonia lactiflora
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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