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Medicube vs No7

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Medicube and No7 are established skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, toners, masks, eye products, and sunscreens. The Korean brand, founded in 2016, harnesses niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the British brand, founded in 1935, relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both brands target concerns like dark spots and mature skin with specialized formulas, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional origins.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs No7 products

People Say

MedicubeNo7
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
  • Gentle and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “calming the skin — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Versatility and Extras Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels cooling on application — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Firming, Plumping, 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”
    • “fine lines vanished — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Packaging and Quantity Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube is tiny for the price — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “price is a bit steep — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “too thick — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Can pill/roll off — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent 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”
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stinging — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “skin was slightly red — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “slight tingling sensation — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

Medicube vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Medicube vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Medicube vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medicube or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great, but No7 is better for improving skin texture and firming, while Medicube delivers better glow and radiance. For dry skin, the routine fit is Superior for both brands.

What is the difference between Medicube and No7?

Medicube is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp., whereas No7 is a British brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners. Both brands offer products that help improve skin texture and hydration, but No7 rates as Superior for oily, combination, sensitive, and several other skin types, while Medicube is well known for delivering a radiant glow. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and control skin aging in both lines.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or No7 for dry skin?

Both Medicube and No7 are well suited for dry skin, with Lovi fit levels rated as Superior for the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and combat signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Medicube and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with Medicube standing out for deep hydration and radiant glow while No7 excels in anti-aging and firming. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Medicube or No7?

This page does not provide pricing data to determine whether Medicube or No7 is more affordable.

Between Medicube and No7, which brand has fewer fragranced products?

Medicube has fewer fragranced products on this page, with only 2 out of 25 items containing fragrance compared to 3 out of 13 for No7.

How do the founding years and locations of Medicube and No7 compare?

Medicube was founded in 2016 in South Korea, whereas No7 was established earlier in 1935 in the United Kingdom. Both brands are currently owned by different parent companies.

Which brand performs better for glow and radiance according to reviewer themes?

Medicube performs better for glow and radiance according to reviewer themes. Niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation and improve radiance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Medicube and No7 both fit at a Superior level for routine care. No7 does better for skin texture and smoothing, while Medicube helps deliver a glowing and radiant appearance.

Medicube or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Medicube and No7 are well-suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating both brands as High for this skin type. Niacinamide helps improve skin barrier function, which may benefit sensitive skin.

Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Medicube helps acne-prone skin with products on this page like the Zero Pore Pad, which has a Superior Lovi fit level. No7 also fits acne-prone skin well, though reviewers note that No7 is more likely to cause skin irritation and adverse reactions.

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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