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CeraVe vs No7

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

CeraVe and No7 are two established skincare brands offering gentle daily care through specialized products. CeraVe features expertly formulated moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens built around hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while the British brand provides serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens utilizing vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. The American line suits mature skin and oily acne-prone skin best, whereas No7 products fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. Both brands differ in their founding origins, proprietary ingredient blends, and targeted skin suitability.

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

CeraVeNo7
  • 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 achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. CeraVe offers better fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration, while No7 is better for radiance and anti-aging.

What is the difference between CeraVe and No7?

CeraVe products on this page offer fragrance-free and gentle formulations with deep hydration, while No7 products on this page provide better anti-aging and fine line reduction. Ceramides help repair the skin barrier, and niacinamide may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021

CeraVe or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, both CeraVe and No7 provide a superior routine fit on this page, with CeraVe offering fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration while No7 focuses on skin texture improvements. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation, and ceramides aid in barrier repair.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

CeraVe or No7: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers better moisturizers on this page due to their fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration. Lovi rates CeraVe's routine fit for dry skin as High.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, CeraVe or No7?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so this comparison cannot determine which brand is more affordable.

CeraVe or No7 for anti-aging and fine line reduction?

No7 does better for anti-aging and fine line reduction among the products on this page. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

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

CeraVe or No7 for fragrance-free formulations?

CeraVe does better for fragrance-free formulations because every product on the CeraVe page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some No7 products contain added fragrance. Niacinamide in both brands helps soothe the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

CeraVe or No7 for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 offer products on this page with a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Lovi rates the routine fit for oily skin as High for CeraVe and Superior for No7.

CeraVe or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both CeraVe and No7 offer effective sunscreen options among the products on this page, with CeraVe featuring fragrance-free formulas across its range. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across most skin types.

CeraVe or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. CeraVe features fragrance-free formulations across all its products, while No7 contains fragrance in a few items.

CeraVe or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 provide a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. CeraVe includes ceramides and niacinamide to help support the skin barrier, while No7 helps improve skin texture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

CeraVe or No7 for mature skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 provide a Superior routine fit for mature skin among the products on this page. CeraVe relies on ceramides and retinol to help improve skin barrier function and smooth fine lines, while No7 utilizes ingredients like retinol and peptides to support anti-aging and firmness.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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