L'Oreal Paris vs No7
L'Oreal Paris and No7 are well-established drugstore brands offering diverse solutions for daily routines. The French giant relies on hyaluronic acid and glycerin within its serums and moisturizers, which suit oily and combination skin best. Conversely, the British house features vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid across its broad line, favoring mature and dry skin. While both incorporate hyaluronic acid, the former emphasizes balanced hydration for sebum control, whereas the latter utilizes shea butter to nourish drier barriers.
L'Oreal Paris is a French skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by L'Oréal S.A..
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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 L'Oreal Paris and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular L'Oreal Paris vs No7 products
People Say
Texture and lightweight feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “melts into skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
- “glides on easily without residue — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream”
- “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
- “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
Radiance, brightening, and dark spot fading Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “skin looks luminous — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
- “skin looks glowing — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
- “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
- “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “wake up with soft skin — L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal Midnight Cream”
- “Leaves my face feeling plump and dewy all day. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
- “Skin feels softer and more supple — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Cream”
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
Anti-aging, fine lines, and firmness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “diminished fine lines, under-eye discoloration as well Crow's feet — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Cream”
- “fine lines around eyes less noticeable — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
- “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
Value, price, and extras Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “Best value retinol — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
Pores and cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “After two uses, my pores were clean! — L'Oreal Paris Pure-Clay Mask”
- “reduces puffiness under the eyes — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Skin irritation and sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “slight tingling the first few times — L'Oreal Paris Dark Spot Exfoliant Peel”
- “retinol can be irritating for sensitive skin — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Pressed Night Cream”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
Greasy, heavy, or unpleasant texture residues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Balls up when I try to apply foundation over it. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
- “dried my skin out badly — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Night Serum”
- “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
Lack of results or slow performance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Used the whole jar but saw no change in wrinkles. — L'Oreal Paris Revitalift”
- “results are slow — L'Oreal Paris Glycolic Bright”
- “reporting no noticeable changes despite consistent use — L'Oreal Paris Bright Reveal 12% Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum”
- “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
L'Oreal Paris vs No7 routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.19
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
CA$27.99
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Moisturizer
Revitalift
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$39.96
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
CA$38.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
CA$17.99
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
CA$29.99
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.19
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
CA$27.99
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$67.21
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
CA$33.08
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
CA$17.99
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
CA$55.00
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
CA$29.99
Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · CA$174.12 · 91% fit
Buy No7 routine · CA$196.45 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
L'Oreal Paris vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.96
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
CA$37.60
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Moisturizer
Revitalift
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$39.96
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
CA$35.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
CA$28.90
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask
Once a week
CA$95.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.96
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
CA$37.60
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$67.21
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
CA$33.08
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
CA$28.90
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
CA$55.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask
Once a week
CA$95.00
Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · CA$311.86 · 94% fit
Buy No7 routine · CA$336.24 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
L'Oreal Paris vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$44.95
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
CA$37.60
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Moisturizer
Revitalift
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$39.96
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
CA$20.96
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
CA$31.99
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
CA$50.00
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$44.95
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
CA$37.60
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$67.21
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
CA$33.08
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
CA$31.99
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
CA$41.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
CA$50.00
Buy L'Oreal Paris routine · CA$278.95 · 94% fit
Buy No7 routine · CA$359.32 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
L'Oreal Paris or No7: which is better?
Both brands perform well, but L'Oreal Paris offers superior fit levels for oily, combination, acne-prone skin and dark spots, while No7 focuses strongly on mature and dry skin. Reviewers note that L'Oreal Paris provides deep hydration and moisturization, whereas No7 excels in skin feel and texture improvements.
What is the difference between L'Oreal Paris and No7?
L'Oreal Paris offers deeper hydration and moisture across the products on this page, whereas No7 focuses more on mature and dry skin. Both brands provide similar anti-aging and brightening benefits, backed by ingredients like retinol and niacinamide.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
L'Oreal Paris or No7 for dry skin?
Both L'Oreal Paris and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin among the products on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands.
L'Oreal Paris or No7: which moisturizer is better?
L'Oreal Paris moisturizer products on this page offer deep hydration and pleasant textures, while No7 moisturizers provide rich anti-aging care, with both brands showing strong performance for dry and mature skin types. Lovi finds that L'Oreal Paris and No7 achieve a Superior fit level for dry and mature skin.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
Which is more affordable, L'Oreal Paris or No7?
Both brands offer similar value and affordability across the products on this page, as reviewers note good pricing for each. Lovi rates both brands equally on value.
How do the founding years and ownership of L'Oreal Paris and No7 compare?
L'Oreal Paris was founded in France in 1909 and is owned by L'Oréal S.A., whereas No7 was founded in the United Kingdom in 1935 and is owned by Sycamore Partners.
Which brand has more products containing fragrance, L'Oreal Paris or No7?
L'Oreal Paris has more products containing fragrance than No7, with five out of ten products listing no fragrance compared to ten out of thirteen fragrance-free products for No7.
What are the key ingredients featured across No7 skincare products?
The key ingredients featured across No7 products on this page are vitamin C, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.
L'Oreal Paris or No7 for oily skin?
L'Oreal Paris fits oily skin better, as Lovi rates L'Oreal Paris as Superior for oily skin while No7 is rated High.
L'Oreal Paris or No7 for sensitive skin?
L'Oreal Paris and No7 both fit sensitive skin at a High level. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisture with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
L'Oreal Paris or No7 for acne-prone skin?
L'Oreal Paris is better for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while No7 achieves a High level.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
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, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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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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