# No7 vs Carotone

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No7 and Carotone are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. No7 is a British line founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025, featuring [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum), eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around [vitamin c](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/vitamin-c), [shea butter](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/shea-butter), and [hyaluronic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid). The brand suits dry and dry sensitive skin best, with shea butter protecting skin and mitigating erythema, while Carotone is known for targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas that suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. Both options differ in their specific formulations and ideal skin types, as the former focuses on specialized night creams and eye treatments with ingredients like pure [retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/retinol), whereas the latter supports a radiant and even complexion through items like its Brightening Cream.

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 No7 and Carotone products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf303127b3a).

### Popular No7 vs Carotone products

#### No7

- [Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/future-renew-damage-reversal-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€35.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CL7DFXZZ?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/protect-and-perfect-intense-advanced-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Restore & Renew Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/restore-and-renew-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Pure Retinol Eye Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/pure-retinol-eye-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/total-renewal-micro-dermabrasion-exfoliator/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/future-renew-damage-reversal-night-cream/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Pure Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/pure-retinol/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/pure-retinol-1-night-concentrate/for/combination-skin) — High fit

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

### No7 vs Carotone [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### No7

- [Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/future-renew-damage-reversal-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [€35.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CL7DFXZZ?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Restore & Renew Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/restore-and-renew-serum/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/protect-and-perfect-intense-advanced-serum/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/pure-retinol-1-night-concentrate/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Pure Retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/no7/pure-retinol/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

#### Carotone

- [Brightening Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/carotone/brightening-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### No7 or Carotone: which is better?

No7 is the better choice on this page because it offers a wide variety of [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/serum), creams, and sunscreens with high Lovi fit levels for dry, sensitive, and mature skin types, whereas Carotone lists only a single brightening cream with average fit levels.

### What is the difference between No7 and Carotone?

No7 offers a wide range of products with varying Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, while Carotone features just one product on this page with average fit levels across all skin types. No7 is owned by Sycamore Partners and was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom, whereas Carotone was founded in 2009 and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

### Which is more affordable, No7 or Carotone?

Neither No7 nor Carotone can be compared for affordability because the provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either brand.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, No7 or Carotone?

Neither brand has a dedicated fit rating for causing fewer breakouts, but the products on this page for No7 feature acne-prone skin fit levels ranging from Average to High across items like the Restore & Renew Serum, while Carotone lists only Average fit levels for Brightening Cream.

### Which brand has been on the market longer, No7 or Carotone?

No7 has been on the market longer, having been founded in the United Kingdom in 1935, whereas Carotone was founded in 2009.

### Do any No7 products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to Carotone?

Yes, 3 of the 13 No7 products on this page list fragrance, whereas every Carotone product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which skin types does No7 fit best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, No7 fits dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and sensitive skin best.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [Vitamin A antagonizes decreased cell growth and elevated collagen-degrading matrix metalloproteinases and stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10692106/) Retinol · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34439563/) Niacinamide · Antioxidants, 2021
- [Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22428137/) Astaxanthin powder · Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12113650/) Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
- [Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17515510/) Retinol vitamin a · Archives of Dermatology, 2007
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27261203/) Retinol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
- [Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19186973/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Periodontology, 2009
- [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Retinol vitamin a · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
- [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211271/) Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27425824/) Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
- [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
- [Stable Ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus in Foreskin: Evaluation of Effects on Inflammation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30991399/) Tocopheryl acetate · Urologia Internationalis, 2019
- [Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21411295/) Retinyl palmitate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Molecules, 2023
- [Evaluation of dermal extracellular matrix and epidermal-dermal junction modifications using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric imaging, in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy, echography, and histology: effect of age and peptide applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25817264/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2015
- [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [Comparison of skin calming effects of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol or acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester on capsaicin-induced facial stinging in volunteers with sensitive skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26805418/) Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016
- [Efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese versus 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in decreasing adverse reaction and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing: A split-face, double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945430/) Centella asiatica leaf extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
- [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010
- [Whitening effect of alpha-bisabolol in Asian women subjects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20642768/) Bisabolol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010
- [A clinical evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of a novel topical antioxidant formulation featuring vitamin C, astaxanthin, and fermented turmeric](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37608511/) Astaxanthin powder · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Comparative physicochemical stability and clinical anti-wrinkle efficacy of transdermal emulgel preparations of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and or ascorbic acid on human volunteers](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32383548/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11737128/) Alumina · Dermatologic Surgery, 2001
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [A randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness and safety of adsorbent lotion containing tapioca starch, spent grain wax, Butyrospermum parkii extract, argania spinosa kernel oil, aloe barbadensis, rosehip oil, and allantoin with a low-potency topical corticosteroid in the treatment of intertrigo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811776/) African shea butter · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
- [Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40613435/) Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
- [Modulation of skin pigmentation by the tetrapeptide PKEK: in vitro and in vivo evidence for skin whitening effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22142309/) Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Experimental Dermatology, 2012
- [Preparation and characterization of astaxanthin-loaded biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) microbeads for personal care and cosmetic applications](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38072340/) Astaxanthin powder · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
- [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023
- [Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19753741/) Alumina · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
- [A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NFκB Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27272084/) Ascorbyl glucoside · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016
- [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate · Scientific Reports, 2025
- [Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) Tocopheryl acetate · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
- [Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39769217/) Ascorbyl glucoside · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Octocrylene · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024
- [Microneedling and Topical Retinyl Palmitate for Acne Scars: A Preliminary Split-Face Study with Placebo Control](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41899112/) Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026
- [Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42683869/) Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026
- [Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527525/) Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter shea butter, African shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40911743/) Octisalate · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025

## The brands

- British skincare: [No7](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/no7)
- Skincare: [Carotone](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/carotone)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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