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Clinique vs No7

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

Clinique and No7 are established skincare companies offering thoughtful selections of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and more. The American brand incorporates hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to suit dry sensitive skin and oily 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. Ultimately, the former relies on these balancing ingredients to reduce wrinkles, restore barrier function, and protect against UV radiation, whereas the latter features ingredients like shea butter to protect skin and mitigate erythema.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular Clinique vs No7 products

People Say

CliniqueNo7
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement 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 silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
  • Sensitive Skin and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No strong scent — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Reduces Fine Lines and Anti-Aging Rarely 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”
    • “crows feet were visibly plumped — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
  • Causes Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Formula Changes and Weaknesses Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “did not reduce facial redness in any way — Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream”
    • “New formula isn't as good as the original — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “didn't do much — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Price and Value Complaints Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”

Clinique vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Clinique vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Clinique vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clinique or No7: which is better?

No7 offers a Superior routine fit across all skin types compared to Clinique. Reviewers note that No7 does better for skin smoothing and texture improvement as well as anti-aging, while Clinique is preferred for sensitive skin and makeup compatibility.

What is the difference between Clinique and No7?

No7 achieves a Superior routine fit across all skin types on the products on this page, whereas Clinique fits best for dry sensitive skin, oily skin, and mature skin. No7 features anti-aging and line reduction as a top review theme, while Clinique focuses more on gentle, fragrance-free formulas and sensitive skin care.

Clinique or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 is a superior fit, whereas Clinique is average. The products on this page from No7 offer deep hydration and moisture, while Clinique features hydrating moisturizers that help dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Clinique or No7: which moisturizer is better?

No7 offers a Superior routine fit for moisturizers across skin types compared to Clinique. Both brands feature hydrating moisturizers, but No7 is noted for anti-aging and deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or No7?

Reviewers on this page frequently mention a high price point for Clinique and price and value complaints for No7. No7 features a price and value complaint disadvantage compared to Clinique.

Between Clinique and No7, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

No7 is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's High fit on the products on this page. No7 features anti-aging and line reduction as an often-mentioned benefit, utilizing key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

How do Clinique and No7 compare when it comes to fragrance-free products?

Clinique features no fragrance across all products on this page, while No7 includes fragrance in 3 of its 13 products on this page. This means shoppers looking entirely for fragrance-free items may find Clinique to be a more consistent choice.

Which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement according to reviewers?

No7 performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement according to reviewers. The products on this page help improve skin feel and texture.

Clinique or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates No7 as having a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's High fit. No7 helps with skin smoothing and texture improvement, while Clinique products on this page list no fragrance.

Clinique or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Clinique is well-suited because the products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates Clinique as High for sensitive skin, while No7 is also rated Superior for sensitive skin routines.

Clinique or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates No7 as a Superior routine fit compared to an Average fit for the products on this page by Clinique. No7 features key ingredients like niacinamide that may help control skin aging and pigmentation, while Clinique relies on salicylic acid and reviewers note that Clinique sometimes causes breakouts.

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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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