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Cetaphil vs No7

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Cetaphil and No7 are two established skincare brands offering gentle cleansers, moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and more. The American brand is formulated with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit oily skin and combination skin best, while the British brand is built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature skin and dry skin best. Both collections provide targeted care for specific concerns, yet they differ in their foundational ingredients and primary skin type alignment.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 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 Cetaphil and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Cetaphil vs No7 products

People Say

CetaphilNo7
  • Texture, weight, and absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Gentle for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Skin improvement and anti-aging results Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Brightening and complexion benefits 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”
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
  • Versatile and daily use Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great for face and body — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “recommended by my derm — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints 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”
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or No7: which is better?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily use, while No7 is better for targeted anti-aging and brightening results.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and No7?

Cetaphil fits best for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, while No7 fits best for mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots. Reviewers mention that Cetaphil provides gentle cleansers and moisturizers, whereas No7 provides skin feel, texture, and anti-aging results.

Cetaphil or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a High routine fit for dry skin, with Cetaphil being noted as better for hydration and No7 offering advantages in texture and absorption.

Cetaphil or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Cetaphil and No7 both offer moisturizers with a High routine fit for dry skin, while No7 achieves a Superior fit for mature skin. The products on this page for No7 feature key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol, which helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or No7?

Neither Cetaphil nor No7 is stated as more affordable on this page, as pricing information is not provided for either brand.

Between Cetaphil and No7, which brand is better for anti-aging and skin improvement results?

No7 does better for skin improvement and anti-aging results. Retinol, a key ingredient found in No7 products, helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improves naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Cetaphil or No7?

Cetaphil has more fragrance-free products on the products on this page, with 26 out of 27 products listing no fragrance, compared to 10 out of 13 products for No7.

Cetaphil or No7: which brand performs better for mature skin routines?

No7 performs better for mature skin routines, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Cetaphil is High. Additionally, No7 provides anti-aging and line reduction benefits.

Cetaphil or No7 for oily skin?

Both brands are a High fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide good options for this skin type.

Cetaphil or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil offers multiple sunscreen options on the products on this page that achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin. No7 features sunscreens that reach a High fit level for mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a High fit for sensitive skin, but Cetaphil is often preferred as it is gentler and features mostly fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

Cetaphil or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that achieve a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Cetaphil features key ingredients like niacinamide and panthenol to help soothe and improve skin condition, while No7 includes vitamin C and niacinamide to help brighten and support skin health.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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