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Galderma vs No7

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Galderma and No7 are established skincare houses originating from Switzerland and Britain, respectively. Galderma specializes in targeted serums featuring ingredients like benzac for acne-prone, dark-spotted, and mature skin, whereas the British brand offers versatile serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both labels cater to distinct complexions, with No7 suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best through protective formulations. Ultimately, the Swiss specialist focuses on medical-grade blemish care, while the latter centers on comprehensive daily hydration.

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 serums and treatments

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 among the products on this page. Lovi rates No7 as High for dry skin and dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Galderma and No7?

Galderma focuses on acne clearance and prevention with effective serums, whereas No7 provides deep hydration and anti-aging benefits across the products on this page. Reviewers report that Galderma may cause severe dryness and peeling, while No7 helps improve skin texture and reduce fine lines.

Which is more affordable, Galderma or No7?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Galderma and No7 cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or No7?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention, helping clear breakouts with effective serums on the products on this page. However, reviewers note that No7 helps improve skin feel and texture, though it is associated with an initial purging phase.

Between Galderma and No7, which brand has a longer history and ownership by Sycamore Partners?

No7 has a longer history, having been founded in 1935 compared to Galderma's founding in 1981, and the products on this page for No7 are owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

Do Galderma products or No7 products contain added fragrance, and how do they differ in scent formulations?

Galderma products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas 3 of the 13 No7 products include added fragrance in their formulations. Shoppers may find that Galderma maintains a fragrance-free approach across its entire range, while No7 offers a mix of unscented and scented options.

Which brand offers better results for anti-aging and fine line reduction, Galderma or No7?

No7 offers better results for anti-aging and fine line reduction, as review themes show it outperforms Galderma in reducing fine lines and anti-aging. Lovi rates No7 products like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream with a Superior fit for mature skin.

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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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