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Bioderma vs No7

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Bioderma and No7 are two established skincare companies originating from France and Britain, respectively. Bioderma features gentle moisturizers, soothing makeup removers, targeted serums, and purifying cleansers formulated with glycerin, while the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. The French brand suits acne-prone skin and combination skin best, whereas its counterpart fits mature skin and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and the specific skin types they prioritize.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular Bioderma vs No7 products

People Say

BiodermaNo7
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Texture and Fast Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Improved Skin Texture and Smoothing Not 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”
  • Fading Dark Spots and Anti-Aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Often MentionedNot noted
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “melts makeup away — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
  • Lack of Visible Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “Did nothing for my dark circles — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stings my eyes bad — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “Stings on open pimples — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “paint peels off the tube — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Bioderma vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · $145.63 · 90% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $163.42 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Bioderma vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Bioderma routine · $308.43 · 86% fitBuy No7 routine · $322.94 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Bioderma vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy No7 routine · $326.55 · 88% fitBuy Bioderma routine · $287.91 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Bioderma or No7: which is better?

Bioderma is better for gentle cleansing, makeup removal, and acne-prone skin, while No7 is better for mature skin, dry skin routines, and anti-aging results. Both brands achieve equal high fit levels for oily, combination, sensitive, and dark spot-prone skin.

What is the difference between Bioderma and No7?

Bioderma fits best on acne-prone skin, whereas No7 is best for mature and dry skin. Reviewers note that Bioderma excels at gentle cleansing and makeup removal, while No7 does better for fading dark spots and anti-aging.

Bioderma or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior routine fit on this page, while Bioderma has a High routine fit. No7 focuses on mature, dry, and sensitive skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, whereas Bioderma leans toward acne-prone and combination skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Bioderma or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma and No7 both offer effective moisturizers, with Bioderma standing out for soothing barrier-repair and No7 excelling in anti-aging care. No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page, while Bioderma products on this page feature key ingredients like glycerin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or No7?

The products on this page do not have price details given, though reviewers sometimes note high price point and value concerns for Bioderma.

Bioderma or No7 for fading dark spots and anti-aging?

No7 does better for fading dark spots and anti-aging. The products on this page feature key ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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

Bioderma has more fragrance-free products on this page than No7, with 11 out of 20 products listing no fragrance compared to No7's 10 out of 13 fragrance-free products.

Bioderma or No7 for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and No7 achieve a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for No7 focus on lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, while Bioderma offers effective cleansing and makeup removal options.

Bioderma or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer products on this page with a High Lovi fit level. Bioderma leans toward soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers with key ingredients like glycerin, while No7 features options with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Antioxidants, 2021Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Bioderma or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Bioderma is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High level. The products on this page help provide gentle and effective cleansing.

Bioderma or No7 for mature skin?

No7 has a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, making it a better choice than Bioderma, which has a High fit level. No7 is also better for fading dark spots and anti-aging, while retinol helps improve naturally aged 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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