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CeraVe vs No7

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CeraVe and No7 are an American brand founded in 2005 and a British brand founded in 1935, respectively. The former is universally loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, sunscreens, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Meanwhile, the latter offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more, built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry skin best, while the first also suits acne-prone skin and the second also suits mature skin, differing in their specific ingredients and targeted solutions.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Fragrance-free and gentle formulations Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin barrier and texture improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “smoother complexion — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Radiance and smooth skin feel Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Anti-aging and fine line reduction Not 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”
  • Packaging complaints and issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “jar is tiny — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “instructions were in larger font — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin irritation and burning sensations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stung my raw skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “burns my damaged skin — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Face feels like it's on fire — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Slow results and underwhelming performance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes a few months — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “too weak — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “meh — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

CeraVe vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · A$317.45 · 90% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$226.69 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

CeraVe vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy No7 routine · A$534.42 · 84% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$392.56 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

CeraVe vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy No7 routine · A$505.89 · 87% fitBuy CeraVe routine · A$347.16 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

CeraVe or No7: which is better?

CeraVe and No7 both perform very well, with CeraVe doing better for fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration while No7 is better for anti-aging and radiance. Lovi gives both brands a high routine fit across most skin types.

What is the difference between CeraVe and No7?

CeraVe provides fragrance-free formulations and deep moisturization with ceramides across the products on this page, whereas No7 tends to offer better anti-aging and fine line reduction. Both brands achieve similar overall routine fit levels for most skin types, though CeraVe focuses on dry, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin while No7 focuses on mature, dry, and sensitive skin.

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CeraVe or No7 for dry skin?

No7 offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas CeraVe fits dry skin with a High routine level. Both brands include key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide across the products on this page to help support skin hydration.

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CeraVe or No7: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe provides fragrance-free moisturizers that are well-rated for deep hydration and barrier repair, while No7 offers products with superior anti-aging and firming benefits. Both brands feature lightweight and fast-absorbing textures across the products on this page.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or No7?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which brand has better fragrance-free formulations, CeraVe or No7?

CeraVe has better fragrance-free formulations than No7 because every product on the CeraVe page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some No7 products contain fragrance.

CeraVe or No7 for anti-aging and fine line reduction?

No7 does better for anti-aging and fine line reduction among the products on this page. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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CeraVe or No7 for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 offer a high routine fit for oily skin, making either brand a solid choice. CeraVe features products like the Foaming Facial Cleanser that are specifically noted as effective for oil and acne, while No7 provides lightweight textures.

CeraVe or No7: which sunscreen is better?

CeraVe provides a better range of sunscreens on this page, as every sunscreen listed for the brand achieves a High or Superior Lovi fit level across multiple skin types. No7 features fewer sunscreen options on this page, with its Lift & Luminate Day Cream achieving only an Average Lovi fit level for dry and dry sensitive skin.

CeraVe or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands provide a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. CeraVe features fragrance-free formulations and cleansers that help with oil control, while No7 offers lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

CeraVe or No7 for mature skin?

No7 is a superior fit for mature skin, while CeraVe has a high fit for the products on this page. No7 features anti-aging and line reduction as often mentioned review themes.

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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