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Bioderma vs No7

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Bioderma and No7 are well-established European skincare lines that offer thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, serums, cleansers, and more. Bioderma is a French brand founded in 1977 and anchored by nourishing glycerin, suiting sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best with high-tolerance formulations. Conversely, the British brand No7 was founded in 1935 and is built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, fitting dry skin and mature skin best. Ultimately, the two differ in their primary ingredients and targeted skin types, allowing both to provide distinct solutions for hydration and barrier support.

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

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Bioderma vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or No7: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options depending on your specific skin goals, as Bioderma excels in gentle cleansing and soothing care while No7 performs better for anti-aging and smoothing skin texture. For dry skin, the products on this page show No7 with a Superior routine fit compared to Bioderma's High fit level.

What is the difference between Bioderma and No7?

Bioderma and No7 both offer products suited for various skin types, but they excel in different areas based on reviews and routines. Bioderma performs better for gentle cleansing, makeup removal, and non-irritating care, whereas No7 does better for improved skin texture, smoothing, fading dark spots, and anti-aging. Additionally, the routine fit for dry skin is High for Bioderma and Superior for No7.

Bioderma or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands offer strong options for dry skin, though the products on this page show that No7 achieves a superior routine fit compared to Bioderma. No7 features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter, while Bioderma relies on glycerin and golden seaweed.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Bioderma or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer effective moisturizers, but No7 is rated as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Bioderma's High fit. No7 reviewers often mention deep hydration, moisture, and anti-aging benefits, while Bioderma is recognized for soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or No7?

Neither brand is described as more affordable on this page. Reviewers note that Bioderma sometimes faces high price point and value concerns.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Bioderma or No7?

Bioderma has more products containing fragrance on this page, with 9 out of 20 products listing fragrance compared to No7 which has 3 out of 13 products with fragrance.

Which brand is better for anti-aging and fading dark spots according to the review themes?

No7 does better for anti-aging and fading dark spots according to the review themes. The products on this page feature key ingredients like Vitamin C, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What are the key ingredients found across No7 products?

The key ingredients found across No7 products on this page are Vitamin C, Shea butter, Hyaluronic acid, and Niacinamide.

Bioderma or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that are a High fit for sensitive skin. Bioderma is noted by reviewers for being gentle and non-irritating, while No7 is recognized for providing deep hydration and moisture.

Bioderma or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer solid routines for acne-prone skin with High Lovi fit levels, but No7 rates as Superior overall compared to Bioderma's High fit. No7 delivers better results for smoothing skin texture and addressing anti-aging concerns, whereas the products on this page from Bioderma stand out for gentle, non-irritating cleansing and makeup removal.

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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