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RoC vs No7

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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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 RoC and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular RoC vs No7 products

People Say

RoCNo7
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Wrinkle and Fine Line Reduction Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “good for sensitive skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Value and Cost Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Worth the price — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “better than high-end products — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “best bang for buck — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “Best value retinol — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Slight burning initially — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice difference — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “No difference after weeks — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “did nothing for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”

RoC vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy RoC routine · AED 575.39 · 90% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 542.59 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

RoC vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · AED 1,071.72 · 90% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 1,027.22 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

RoC vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy RoC routine · AED 960.66 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · AED 966.25 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

RoC or No7: which is better?

RoC and No7 both perform well, but RoC edges ahead for wrinkle reduction and value across the products on this page, while No7 is better for skin texture and gentleness. Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for mature skin, though RoC also offers Superior fits for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin types.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

What is the difference between RoC and No7?

RoC and No7 both fit mature skin at a Superior level, but RoC achieves a Superior fit for dry and acne-prone skin while No7 fits those skin types at a High level. Reviewers find that RoC does better for wrinkle reduction and lightweight textures, whereas No7 excels in skin texture and gentleness.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or No7 for dry skin?

RoC fits dry skin better than No7, as Lovi rates RoC as Superior for dry skin compared to No7 being High. RoC also features key hydrating ingredients like glycerin and retinol to help smooth and nourish dry skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or No7: which moisturizer is better?

RoC and No7 both offer effective moisturizers, but RoC leans toward better value and line reduction while No7 focuses on deep hydration and soothing textures. Lovi gives both brands a Superior fit level for mature skin moisturizers on this page.

Which is more affordable, RoC or No7?

RoC is more affordable than No7, as the products on this page offer better value according to reviewer feedback.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, RoC or No7?

Both brands offer the same number of fragrance-free options, as 10 out of 12 products on the RoC page and 10 out of 13 products on the No7 page list no fragrance.

RoC or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates RoC as Superior and No7 as High. RoC helps reduce wrinkles and offers lightweight serums, while No7 focuses on deep hydration and moisture.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or No7: which sunscreen is better?

RoC and No7 both offer sunscreens on the products on this page, but RoC is better overall because Lovi rates its routine fit for dry skin as Superior while No7 is High. RoC utilizes key ingredients like retinol and vitamin C to help with aging and dark spots.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both RoC and No7 are a High fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Reviewers report that No7 tends to do better for skin texture and gentleness.

RoC or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while No7 has a High fit level. The products on this page for RoC include options with retinol, which helps reduce wrinkles and blemishes.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

RoC or No7 for mature skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, with No7 excelling in skin texture and gentleness while RoC leads in wrinkle reduction and lightweight feel. The products on this page from both lines feature retinol and vitamin C to help combat aging signs.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

RoC or No7 for skin with dark spots?

RoC fits skin with dark spots better than No7, offering a Superior routine compared to No7's High level. RoC's retinol and vitamin C formulations help target pigmentation, while ingredients like niacinamide in No7 may also help reduce discoloration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Research behind their key ingredients

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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