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CeraVe vs No7

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CeraVe and No7 are an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and a British skincare brand founded in 1935, respectively. CeraVe is universally loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, sunscreens, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the other brand covers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more, built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both suit dry skin best, though the American line also suits acne-prone skin and mature skin best, while the British brand fits mature skin best. They differ because their key ingredients vary, with the American brand using hyaluronic acid and glycerin and the other brand using vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Fragrance-free and gentle formulations Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin barrier and texture improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “smoother complexion — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Radiance and smooth skin feel Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Anti-aging and fine line reduction Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “skin feels firmer — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Packaging complaints and issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “jar is tiny — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “instructions were in larger font — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin irritation and burning sensations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stung my raw skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “burns my damaged skin — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Face feels like it's on fire — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Slow results and underwhelming performance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes a few months — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “too weak — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “meh — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

CeraVe vs No7 routines for dry skin

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CeraVe vs No7 routines for oily skin

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CeraVe vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

CeraVe or No7: which is better?

CeraVe and No7 both fit well across skin types, with CeraVe offering better fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration while No7 delivers stronger anti-aging results. CeraVe uses ceramides which help repair the skin barrier, and No7 includes retinol which may stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between CeraVe and No7?

CeraVe offers fragrance-free and gentle formulations with deep hydration, while No7 focuses on radiance and anti-aging benefits. Both brands provide lightweight and non-greasy textures across the products on this page.

CeraVe or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates the routine fit as High for CeraVe and Superior for No7. Both brands offer products that help provide deep hydration, while the products on this page for CeraVe are entirely fragrance-free.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

CeraVe or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, CeraVe is better for fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration, while No7 offers superior anti-aging and fine line reduction. Both brands provide lightweight and non-greasy textures across the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or No7?

This page does not provide pricing information for either CeraVe or No7, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which brand has better fragrance-free formulations, CeraVe or No7?

CeraVe has better fragrance-free formulations than No7. Every CeraVe product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while 10 of the 13 No7 products are fragrance-free.

Which brand offers better anti-aging and fine line reduction results, CeraVe or No7?

No7 does better for anti-aging and fine line reduction among the products on this page. Ingredients like retinol help improve the signs of naturally aged skin.

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

CeraVe or No7 for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 provide a High routine fit for oily skin according to Lovi. CeraVe features oil-control and blemish-focused cleansers and gels, while No7 includes retinol serums containing ingredients like retinol that may help improve skin texture.

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

CeraVe or No7: which sunscreen is better?

CeraVe provides a better range of sunscreens on this page, offering superior fit levels for dry and mature skin compared to No7. Both brands include hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide in their formulas.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

CeraVe or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products that fit sensitive skin well, with Lovi rating CeraVe High and No7 High for this skin type. CeraVe tends to do better on this page for fragrance-free and gentle formulations, though the products on this page for both brands may help with hydration and barrier support through key ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

CeraVe or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to CeraVe's High. Both brands feature anti-aging ingredients like retinol and vitamin C that help reduce fine lines and support collagen accumulation.

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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