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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 lineups of cleansers, moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and more. The American brand features nourishing ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and oily acne-prone skin best, while the British brand builds its products around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. Both brands provide essential care beneath the surface, differing primarily in their specialized solutions and targeted formulations for diverse skin concerns.

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 use and sensitive skin, while No7 is better for lightweight textures, brightening, and anti-aging results. Both brands offer a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and No7?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, daily hydration and sensitive skin, while No7 focuses more on anti-aging results and texture improvements. Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types.

Cetaphil or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry skin, with Cetaphil providing gentle, non-stripping cleansers and deep moisture while No7 delivers lightweight and fast-absorbing textures. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation, and hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Cetaphil or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily use, while No7 is better for targeted anti-aging and skin texture improvements. The products on this page for both brands feature effective ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide that help improve overall skin hydration and appearance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or No7?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so neither Cetaphil nor No7 can be identified as more affordable.

Between Cetaphil and No7, which brand is better for anti-aging and skin improvement?

No7 is better for anti-aging and skin improvement, as the products on this page outperform Cetaphil for skin improvement and anti-aging results. Retinol may stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

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.

How do the founding years and corporate owners of Cetaphil and No7 compare?

Cetaphil was founded in the United States in 1947 and is owned by Galderma Group AG, while No7 was founded in the United Kingdom in 1935 and is owned by Sycamore Partners.

Cetaphil or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands offer products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level for specific items, while No7 achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Cetaphil's High routine fit. Reviewers note that Cetaphil provides more versatile daily use and is gentler for sensitive skin, whereas No7 helps with texture, weight, absorption, and brightening benefits.

Cetaphil or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both Cetaphil and No7 offer sunscreens on this page with high Lovi fit levels for various skin types. Cetaphil features options like the Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 which has a Superior fit for dry, dry sensitive, combination, and sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that are well-suited for sensitive skin. Cetaphil is recognized by reviewers as being gentler for sensitive skin, while No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that suit acne-prone skin, with Cetaphil providing a Lovi fit level of High for its routine and No7 providing a Superior fit. Reviewers note that Cetaphil is better for gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while No7 is better for texture, weight, and absorption.

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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