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Galderma vs No7

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Galderma and No7 are established skincare brands from Switzerland and Britain, respectively, offering targeted serums, moisturizers, and eye treatments. The Swiss brand features key ingredients suited for oily and acne-prone skin, while the British brand relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to nurture dry and mature skin types. Both lines address specific complexion needs through distinct formulations, ranging from specialized gels for blemishes to rich night creams for aging skin.

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 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 Galderma and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Galderma vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Smooths skin texture Sometimes 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”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne clearance and prevention Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “good for sensitive skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Deep hydration Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “instantly nourished — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Reduces fine lines and anti-aging Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
  • Fades scars and dark spots Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Severe burning and irritation Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “skin looked pink — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “scratched my face — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial purging phase Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Galderma vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Galderma vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Galderma vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Galderma or No7: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and fading dark spots, while No7 is better for deep hydration and reducing fine lines. Lovi gives Galderma a superior fit for oily acne-prone skin and No7 a superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Galderma and No7?

Galderma is a Swiss brand offering fragrance-free serums that are designed for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas No7 is a UK brand featuring ingredients like vitamin C, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that provide deep hydration and anti-aging benefits. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates the routine fit for Galderma as High and for No7 as Superior.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Galderma or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Galderma has a High Lovi routine fit. No7 offers deep hydration and moisture as well as texture improvements, whereas Galderma products on this page are more focused on oily and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Galderma or No7?

The page facts do not mention pricing information or affordability for either Galderma or No7.

Between Galderma and No7, which brand performs better for fading scars and dark spots?

Galderma performs better for fading scars and dark spots. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Galderma and No7 compare?

Galderma was founded in Switzerland in 1981 and is owned by Galderma Group AG, whereas No7 was founded in the United Kingdom in 1935 and has been owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

Which brand has more products formulated with fragrance, Galderma or No7?

No7 has more products formulated with fragrance, with three products on this page listing fragrance in their ingredients, while every Galderma product on this page lists no fragrance.

Galderma or No7 for oily skin?

Galderma is a better fit for oily skin, earning a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High fit rating. The products on this page from Galderma focus on acne clearance and oil control, although users may experience some dryness and peeling.

Galderma or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Galderma and No7 have a High routine fit for sensitive skin. The products on this page for Galderma list no fragrance, while No7 features key ingredients like niacinamide that may help support skin barrier function.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Galderma or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are great for acne-prone skin, with Galderma achieving a Superior routine fit and No7 achieving a Superior routine fit on this page. Galderma does better for acne clearance and prevention, while No7 helps provide deep hydration.

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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