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Skintific vs No7

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Skintific and No7 are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, eye products, and more. The former is warmly loved for its targeted products suited best to oily and acne-prone skin, while the British brand founded in 1935 features key ingredients like vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid that fit mature and dry skin best. Both stand out for specific concerns, such as the former providing the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, and MUGWORT, while the latter offers the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum, Pure Retinol Eye Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational formulations and ideal skin types, giving readers a clear choice between soothing oil control and restorative, time-tested hydration.

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

Popular Skintific vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Skin texture improvement and radiance Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Calming and soothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Gentle formula and absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Deep hydration and non-greasy feel Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Barrier repair and oil control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints 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”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Dryness and insufficient hydration Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Packaging and size issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “isinya sedikit — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “runs out very quickly — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

Skintific vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · A$317.45 · 90% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · A$534.42 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · A$505.89 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or No7: which is better?

No7 has a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, while Skintific has a Superior Lovi fit level for oily acne-prone skin. Both brands offer products that help improve skin appearance, but your choice depends on whether you are targeting anti-aging or oil control.

What is the difference between Skintific and No7?

Skintific is a newer brand founded in 2021 that focuses best on oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, while No7 has been around since 1935 and is a superior fit for mature skin and dry skin. Reviewers note that Skintific does better with lightweight textures and barrier repair, whereas No7 provides better skin texture improvement and deep hydration.

Skintific or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Skintific has a High routine fit for dry skin.

Skintific or No7: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit for mature skin with its Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, while Skintific achieves a High Lovi routine fit for dry skin with its 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or No7?

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

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

Skintific has more fragrance-free products because every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas three No7 products include fragrance.

Skintific or No7 for dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, both brands offer products on this page with an Average fit level, such as Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel and No7's Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum. No7 also features products with a High fit level for this concern, including its Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Skintific or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for No7.

Skintific or No7: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist achieves a High Lovi fit level across all skin types, while No7 offers options like Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream which achieve a High Lovi fit specifically for mature skin and skin with dark spots.

Skintific or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, with Lovi giving Skintific a High fit and No7 a High fit as well. Skintific may feel more soothing on the skin, whereas No7 brings advantages in gentle formula and absorption.

Skintific or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer a High routine fit on this page, but Skintific features fragrance-free products across its entire range while No7 includes some fragranced items. Skintific focuses on barrier repair and oil control, whereas No7 provides options with key ingredients like niacinamide that may help with skin concerns.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Skintific or No7 for mature skin?

No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Skintific reaches a High fit on this page. Reviewers often note No7 for anti-aging and line reduction, while key ingredients like retinol in products such as Pure Retinol Eye Cream help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

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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