SkinCeuticals vs No7
SkinCeuticals and No7 are two established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. SkinCeuticals is loved for its targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the other brand features serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. The American line suits oily skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the British brand fits mature skin and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their founding heritage, targeted skin concerns, and signature formulations.
SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.
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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 SkinCeuticals and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular SkinCeuticals vs No7 products
People Say
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
- “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
- “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
- “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Anti-Aging and Lines Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “reduction in some of the finer lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
- “softens crow's feet — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
- “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
Sensitive Skin and Gentle Formulas Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
- “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Brightness and Radiance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “I really love this product, as my skin is brighter. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
- “glass skin radiance — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
- “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
- “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Miscellaneous Perks Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “helped reduce puffiness — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “really help maintain my Botox — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
Miscellaneous Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
- “Bottle only lasts 6 weeks — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
- “good but drying — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
- “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “skin feeling parched — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
- “caused redness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
- “I tried a sample of this stuff and it make my face so red! — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “did nothing — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
- “no noticeable difference — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
- “zero improvement — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
- “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
SkinCeuticals vs No7 routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Soothing Cleanser Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 243.93
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Moisturizer
Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 694.79
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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
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Retexturing Activator
Evening · Once a week
AED 356.69
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Hydrating B5 Masque
Once a week
AED 521.73
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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
Buy SkinCeuticals routine · AED 2,020.04 · 92% fit
Buy No7 routine · AED 542.59 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
SkinCeuticals vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Simply Clean Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 210.19
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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
Daily Moisture
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 356.69
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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
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Blemish + Age Defense
Evening · Once a week
AED 378.57
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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
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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 SkinCeuticals routine · AED 1,692.68 · 95% fit
Buy No7 routine · AED 1,027.22 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
SkinCeuticals vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Simply Clean Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 210.19
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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
Daily Moisture
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 356.69
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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
C E Ferulic
Evening · Once a week
AED 715.99
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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
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
Buy SkinCeuticals routine · AED 1,884.46 · 92% fit
Buy No7 routine · AED 966.25 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
SkinCeuticals or No7: which is better?
SkinCeuticals is better suited for most routines on this page, offering Superior fit levels for dry, oily, acne-prone, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin. No7 matches it with a Superior fit only for mature skin and ties it for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. Both brands are equal in anti-aging, hydration, and texture improvements, but the products on this page for SkinCeuticals are generally pricier.
What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and No7?
SkinCeuticals and No7 both offer effective formulas, but SkinCeuticals achieves a Superior fit level for dry, oily, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin on the products on this page. No7 leans more toward mature skin and budget-friendly options, whereas SkinCeuticals focuses heavily on advanced targeted serums.
SkinCeuticals or No7 for dry skin?
SkinCeuticals is a superior choice for dry skin compared to No7 based on the routine fit levels on this page. SkinCeuticals achieves a Superior fit level for dry skin, whereas No7 reaches a High fit level.
SkinCeuticals or No7: which moisturizer is better?
SkinCeuticals has a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to No7, which has a high routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page provide deep hydration and moisture.
Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or No7?
No7 is more affordable, whereas a high price point is a frequently noted drawback for SkinCeuticals products on this page.
SkinCeuticals or No7 for oily skin?
SkinCeuticals is a superior choice for oily skin, whereas No7 achieves a high fit for this skin type. The products on this page for SkinCeuticals offer specialized serums like Blemish + Age Defense that help manage oil and blemishes effectively.
SkinCeuticals or No7: which sunscreen is better?
SkinCeuticals has a higher fit on the products on this page for sunscreens, with Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50 achieving a Superior fit for skin with dark spots and High fits for sensitive, acne-prone, dry, mature, oily acne-prone, combination, oily, and dry sensitive skin. No7 offers sunscreens such as Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, which feature High fits for mature skin but Average fits for most other skin types on the products on this page.
SkinCeuticals or No7 for sensitive skin?
Both SkinCeuticals and No7 fit sensitive skin at a High level on this page. SkinCeuticals has routines for sensitive skin with products like Phyto Corrective Gel and Soothing Cleanser Foam.
SkinCeuticals or No7 for acne-prone skin?
SkinCeuticals is the better choice for acne-prone skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High fit level. The products on this page include targeted options like Blemish + Age Defense serum, which helps control oil and breakouts.
SkinCeuticals or No7 for mature skin?
SkinCeuticals or No7 for skin with dark spots?
SkinCeuticals is a better fit than No7 for skin with dark spots, with routine fit levels of High versus High. The products on this page help improve skin tone and target pigmentation using ingredients like niacinamide and retinol.
SkinCeuticals or No7 for dry sensitive skin?
SkinCeuticals has a superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin compared to No7, which has a high fit. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and barrier support for delicate skin types.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of menthol and cold on histamine-induced itch and skin reactions in man
Anti-Wrinkle Benefits of Peptides Complex Stimulating Skin Basement Membrane Proteins Expression
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
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Evaluation of anti-acne properties of phloretin in vitro and in vivo
Efficacy of olive leaf extract-containing cream for facial rejuvenation: A pilot study
Taurine bromamine (TauBr)--its role in immunity and new perspectives for clinical use
Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): a frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
Semi-solid functionalized nanostructured lipid carriers loading thymol for skin disorders
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Peptide-pro complex serum: Investigating effects on aged skin
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
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, CEO and CTO
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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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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