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Elemis vs No7

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Elemis and No7 are British skincare brands offering serums, moisturizers, and more that suit mature skin and dry skin best. While the former is celebrated for its nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and gentle cleansers anchored by glycerin and shea, the latter builds its products around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands differ in their founding years, ownership, and targeted product formulations, yet each provides thoughtful options for specific concerns.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs No7 products

People Say

ElemisNo7
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Softening 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”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Gentle on Skin and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Additional Benefits and Versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “pores have closed up — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Dryness and Heavy Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “finished too quickly — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Elemis vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · CA$196.45 · 90% fitBuy Elemis routine · CA$278.47 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Elemis vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy No7 routine · CA$336.24 · 84% fitBuy Elemis routine · CA$411.49 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy No7 routine · CA$359.32 · 87% fitBuy Elemis routine · CA$369.58 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or No7: which is better?

Both Elemis and No7 are well-suited for mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin, but No7 offers a superior routine fit for dry skin overall. No7 also features more fragrance-free options across the products on this page compared to Elemis.

What is the difference between Elemis and No7?

Elemis and No7 both fit mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin best, but No7 offers better routine fit for dry and oily skin while Elemis leans toward a higher price point. Reviewers mention that No7 excels in skin smoothing and additional versatility, whereas Elemis products on this page are more prone to dryness and heavy texture issues.

Elemis or No7 for dry skin?

No7 has a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page, while Elemis has a High fit. Both brands offer hydrating moisturizers, but No7 tends to do better with skin smoothing and softening.

Elemis or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and No7 offer well-rated moisturizers, with Elemis leaning towards rich, luxurious textures and No7 focusing on advanced anti-aging ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid. For dry skin specifically, the products on this page show that Elemis has a High fit while No7 is rated as Superior.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Elemis or No7?

No7 is more affordable, whereas Elemis has a high price point. Reviewers on this page frequently note the high price point as a drawback for Elemis, while No7 is recognized for being the more budget-friendly option.

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

No7 has more fragrance-free products on this page than Elemis, with 10 out of 13 products listing no fragrance compared to only 4 out of 22 for Elemis.

Elemis or No7 for oily skin?

No7 fits oily skin better than Elemis, achieving a High routine fit level compared to Elemis at Average.

Elemis or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and No7 fit sensitive skin with a High Lovi level across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Elemis sometimes has a strong fragrance and skin irritation, while No7 reviewers mention skin irritation and adverse reactions.

Elemis or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and No7 offer an equivalent High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that No7 is more likely to cause skin irritation and adverse reactions, while Elemis products on this page are more likely to feature strong fragrance.

Elemis or No7 for mature skin?

Both Elemis and No7 are well suited for mature skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. No7 features key anti-aging ingredients like retinol which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

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

Elemis or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both Elemis and No7 fit skin with dark spots at a High level across the products on this page. No7 features niacinamide, which may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The 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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