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Dermalogica vs No7

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Dermalogica and No7 are established skincare brands that offer a wide array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks. Dermalogica features potent formulas with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid that suit oily and combination skin best, while No7 centers its offerings around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid for dry and dry sensitive skin. Both lines address specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, yet they differ fundamentally in their active ingredients and ideal skin types.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly 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 as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Other Positive Benefits Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Radiance and Brightening 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”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance 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”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Dermalogica vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Dermalogica vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dermalogica or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but No7 holds a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive, sensitive, and mature skin compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. No7 also achieves better results for skin texture, radiance, and brightening, while Dermalogica stands out for other positive benefits.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and No7?

No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Dermalogica achieves a High fit. No7 does better for skin texture and smoothing, while Dermalogica does better for other positive benefits.

Dermalogica or No7 for dry skin?

No7 offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Dermalogica, which has a High fit level. Reviewers mention that No7 helps with deep hydration and moisture.

Dermalogica or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with No7 achieving a Superior fit for dry skin compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and moisture for both brands, while No7 specifically features lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or No7?

No7 is more expensive, as high price point is noted as a negative review theme for No7.

Which brand has a gentler formula regarding skin irritation and reactions, Dermalogica or No7?

Both Dermalogica and No7 perform equally regarding a gentle formula. The products on this page for both brands share equal levels of skin irritation and reaction management.

Do Dermalogica and No7 products contain fragrance?

Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while the products on the No7 page mostly do not contain fragrance, though three specific creams include it. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and skin aging.

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Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing, Dermalogica or No7?

No7 performs better for skin texture and smoothing compared to Dermalogica.

Dermalogica or No7 for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and No7 have a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands help provide oil control and balanced hydration without feeling heavy.

Dermalogica or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and No7 offer sunscreens on this page, but Dermalogica features a wider range with higher overall Lovi fit levels across skin types, including Superior ratings for mature skin in its Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50. Reviewers note that No7 sunscreens can sometimes cause dryness and heavy texture complaints, whereas Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or No7 for sensitive skin?

No7 is the better choice for sensitive skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit.

Dermalogica or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products for acne-prone skin, with No7 reaching a Superior routine fit level and Dermalogica reaching a High level. Reviewers note that the products on this page for No7 may help improve skin texture and reduce lines, while Dermalogica provides focused hydration and soothing moisturizers.

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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