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Cetaphil vs No7

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Cetaphil and No7 are enduring skincare brands founded in the mid-twentieth century that offer thoughtful ranges of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens. The American brand utilizes glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and acne-prone skin best, while the British brand relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit dry skin and mature skin best. Through these compositions, both provide targeted benefits, as glycerin increases hydration, niacinamide decreases hyperpigmentation, and shea butter protects the skin.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Cetaphil vs No7 products

People Say

CetaphilNo7
  • Texture, weight, and absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Gentle for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Skin improvement and anti-aging results Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Brightening and complexion benefits Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Natural glow — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
  • Versatile and daily use Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great for face and body — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “recommended by my derm — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or No7: which is better?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily care, while No7 is better for targeted anti-aging results and texture. The products on this page show that Cetaphil fits dry skin at a High level and No7 fits it at a Superior level.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and No7?

Cetaphil focuses on gentle, hydrating care that fits sensitive and dry skin well, while No7 leans toward anti-aging results and lightweight textures with a Superior fit for mature and dry sensitive skin. Both brands include key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide across their products on this page to help support skin hydration and appearance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Cetaphil or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Cetaphil and No7 are strong choices, but No7 offers a Superior routine fit compared to Cetaphil's High routine fit. No7 is particularly well-suited for dry skin and mature skin, while Cetaphil's products on this page are recognized for deep hydration and a gentle, non-stripping feel.

Cetaphil or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Cetaphil is better for deep hydration and sensitive skin, whereas No7 is better for anti-aging results and lightweight textures.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Cetaphil and No7.

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

Cetaphil has more fragrance-free products on this page than No7, with 26 out of 27 products listing no fragrance compared to 10 out of 13 for No7.

Cetaphil or No7 for oily skin?

Both Cetaphil and No7 are well-suited for oily skin, with the products on this page achieving a high Lovi fit level for this skin type. Reviewers note that Cetaphil excels with gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while No7 offers lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Cetaphil or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both Cetaphil and No7 offer effective sunscreens, with Cetaphil providing a Lovi fit level of High for dry skin, oily acne-prone skin, and mature skin across the products on this page, while No7 achieves a High fit level for mature skin and dry sensitive skin. Topical use of dexpanthenol helps support skin hydration.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Cetaphil or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a High fit for sensitive skin, but Cetaphil is generally preferred by reviewers for being gentle and non-stripping on sensitive areas.

Cetaphil or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Cetaphil is often noted for gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while No7 helps deliver lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Cetaphil or No7 for mature skin?

Both brands are great choices for mature skin, with No7 offering a Superior routine fit and Cetaphil offering a High routine fit. No7 is particularly noted for skin improvement and anti-aging results, while Cetaphil is known for being gentle and versatile.

Cetaphil or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, both Cetaphil and No7 are good options, as Lovi rates Cetaphil as High and No7 as Superior. The products on this page for No7 focus best on dry skin, while Cetaphil is known for being gentle on sensitive skin.

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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