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Medicube vs No7

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

Medicube and No7 are established skincare houses that offer distinct paths to complexion health. Medicube is a 2016 Korean brand known for moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks featuring niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and oily acne-prone skin. Conversely, the British brand No7 relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid across serums, eye products, and moisturizers to primarily benefit mature and dry skin. While both address diverse complexions, they differ in their heritage, core 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

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  • 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?

Medicube is better for glow and radiance, while No7 is better for firming, plumping, and anti-aging. Lovi finds that Medicube has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas No7 has a Superior routine fit for mature skin.

What is the difference between Medicube and No7?

Medicube is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 that offers superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas No7 is a British brand founded in 1935 that provides a superior fit for mature skin. Medicube tends to excel in glow and radiance, while No7 is noted for skin texture and anti-aging benefits.

Medicube or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Medicube has a Superior routine fit while No7 has a High routine fit, with Medicube performing better for glow and radiance. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid across their products on this page to help support hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers moisturizers that may provide deep hydration and a radiant glow, while No7 focuses more on anti-aging and firming. For mature skin, No7 has a Superior routine fit, whereas Medicube achieves a Superior fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or No7?

The products on this page do not have pricing comparisons provided, but reviewers note that Medicube has small quantity and pricing issues.

Medicube or No7 for oily skin?

Medicube has a High fit level for oily skin on this page, while No7 has a High fit level as well, making them equal choices. Medicube is well known for deep hydration and a radiant glow, whereas No7 focuses on skin feel and texture improvements.

Medicube or No7 for sensitive skin?

Medicube is a better fit for sensitive skin because it tends to cause less irritation and sensitivity than No7, while Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for both brands.

Medicube or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Medicube and No7 achieve a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Medicube features key ingredients like Niacinamide and Salicylic acid, which help manage blemishes.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is rated as Superior by Lovi, whereas Medicube has a High fit. No7 focuses particularly on anti-aging and line reduction, while Medicube offers deep hydration and radiance.

Medicube or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both brands are a High fit for skin with dark spots. Medicube achieves a better glow and radiance, while No7 may help improve skin texture and reduce signs of aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, both brands offer products on this page with a High Lovi fit level, though Medicube has a routine fit level of High while No7 also reaches a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration for dry and sensitive skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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