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No7 vs Carotone

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

No7 and Carotone are distinct skincare options, with the British brand founded in 1935 offering serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter is loved for its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas. No7 fits mature skin and dry skin best, featuring shea butter that protects skin and mitigates erythema, whereas its counterpart suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. Both brands differ in their formulations and targeted concerns, as regular use of the second option supports a radiant and even complexion, while specific items from the first address acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging.

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.

Popular No7 vs Carotone products

No7 vs Carotone serums and treatments

Questions and answers

No7 or Carotone: which is better?

No7 offers a much wider range of products on this page and achieves Superior and High Lovi fit levels for several specific skin types, whereas Carotone features only a single brightening cream with average fits across the board. Key ingredients like retinol and niacinamide help reduce signs of aging and improve pigmentation, as supported by clinical studies.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between No7 and Carotone?

No7 offers a wide range of products that Lovi rates as having High fit for mature and dry skin, whereas Carotone features a single brightening cream with Average fit across all skin types. No7 utilizes key ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide, which help brighten and improve skin texture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which is more affordable, No7 or Carotone?

Pricing details are not available on this page, so a comparison of affordability between No7 and Carotone cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, No7 or Carotone?

When it comes to breakout concerns, Lovi rates both No7 and Carotone products on this page as having an average fit for acne-prone skin, meaning neither is specifically tailored to prevent breakouts over the other. Reviewers note that No7 products on this page may cause skin irritation and adverse reactions.

When were No7 and Carotone founded and who owns them?

No7 was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025, while Carotone was founded in 2009 and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

How many No7 products on this page contain fragrance, and does Carotone use fragrance?

On this page, 3 out of 13 No7 products list fragrance, including Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream, Lift & Luminate Day Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream. Carotone uses no fragrance in any of the products on this page.

What key ingredients are found across No7 products?

No7 products on this page contain key ingredients including Vitamin C, Shea butter, Hyaluronic acid, and Niacinamide. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging, while Niacinamide may assist in reducing cutaneous pigmentation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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