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No7 vs BABOR

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

No7 and BABOR are two established European skincare brands with distinct heritages, offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The British line relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid across serums, eye treatments, and moisturizers to nurture dry and sensitive skin. Meanwhile, the German house is deeply loved for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers that gracefully suit dry, normal, and combination skin. While both elevate daily routines through consistent care, they differ primarily in their regional origins, foundational ingredients, and the specific skin types they accommodate best.

No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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This page compares some of the most popular No7 and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular No7 vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

No7 or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is a better fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin because its Enzyme Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit across all skin types, whereas No7 products on this page show more varied results. Niacinamide in No7 helps reduce pigmentation and control skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between No7 and BABOR?

No7 offers a wide range of products tailored for dry and sensitive skin with various fit levels, whereas BABOR features fewer products on this page like the Enzyme Cleanser that achieves a Superior fit across multiple skin types. No7 includes key ingredients such as Vitamin C and niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

No7 or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, BABOR's Hydra Plus achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin and High for dry skin, while No7's Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream reaches a Superior fit for mature skin and High for dry and dry sensitive skin. Both brands offer targeted hydration, but No7 includes key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which is more affordable, No7 or BABOR?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of either No7 or BABOR products. Therefore, it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between No7 and BABOR?

No7 was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom, whereas BABOR was established later in 1956 in Germany.

Which No7 and BABOR products contain fragrance, and how many products are fragrance-free in each brand?

For No7, the products on this page that list fragrance are Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream, Lift & Luminate Day Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, leaving 10 products fragrance-free. For BABOR, Hydra Plus lists fragrance, while Enzyme Cleanser is fragrance-free.

What are the specific Lovi fit levels for dry skin when comparing the moisturizers and serums from No7 and BABOR?

When comparing the moisturizers and serums on this page for dry skin, No7 offers a mix of High and Average Lovi fit levels across products like Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, while BABOR delivers a High fit with Hydra Plus.

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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