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No7 vs Carotone

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

No7 and Carotone are distinct skincare options, with the British brand founded in 1935 offering serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter is loved for its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas. No7 fits mature skin and dry skin best, featuring shea butter that protects skin and mitigates erythema, whereas its counterpart suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. Both brands differ in their formulations and targeted concerns, as regular use of the second option supports a radiant and even complexion, while specific items from the first address acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging.

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

Popular No7 vs Carotone products

No7 vs Carotone serums and treatments

Questions and answers

No7 or Carotone: which is better?

No7 is better than Carotone on this page because its products offer High to Superior Lovi fit levels for several skin types and concerns. The products on this page feature key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol, which studies show help manage skin aging and pigmentation.

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

What is the difference between No7 and Carotone?

No7 offers a wide range of products with varying Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Carotone features just one product on this page with average fit levels. No7 products contain key ingredients like Niacinamide, which may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, No7 or Carotone?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of No7 and Carotone.

Which causes fewer breakouts, No7 or Carotone?

When it comes to breakouts, the products on this page by No7 fit acne-prone skin with levels ranging from High to Average depending on the specific item, while Carotone has an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

Between No7 and Carotone, which brand offers a wider variety of skincare products such as serums, eye creams, and moisturizers?

Between No7 and Carotone, No7 offers a wider variety of skincare products on this page, including multiple serums, eye creams, and moisturizers.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of No7 and Carotone compare based on the provided facts?

No7 was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Sycamore Partners, whereas Carotone was founded later, in 2009, and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

Which brand has more products listed without fragrance, No7 or Carotone?

No7 has more products listed without fragrance, with 10 out of 13 products on this page containing no fragrance, compared to Carotone which has only one product on the page.

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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