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RoC vs No7

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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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 RoC and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular RoC vs No7 products

People Say

RoCNo7
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Wrinkle and Fine Line Reduction Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “good for sensitive skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Value and Cost Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Worth the price — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “better than high-end products — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “best bang for buck — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “Best value retinol — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Slight burning initially — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice difference — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “No difference after weeks — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “did nothing for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”

RoC vs No7 routines for dry skin

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RoC vs No7 routines for oily skin

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RoC vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

RoC or No7: which is better?

RoC helps with wrinkle and fine line reduction and offers better value, while No7 improves skin texture and smoothing with key ingredients like niacinamide. Both brands are a Superior fit for mature skin, but RoC has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots.

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

What is the difference between RoC and No7?

RoC and No7 both target mature skin and skin with dark spots, but RoC achieves superior wrinkle reduction while No7 focuses on skin texture and smoothing. For dry skin routines, RoC has a Superior fit level while No7 has a High fit level. Additionally, topical retinol helps reduce signs of aging in skin.

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

RoC or No7 for dry skin?

RoC has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas No7 has a High fit. Reviewers note that RoC products on this page offer better value, while No7 focuses on deep hydration and moisture.

RoC or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both RoC and No7 offer moisturizers with a high Lovi fit for mature and dry skin, though RoC features a Superior fit for dry skin routines overall while No7 achieves a Superior fit specifically with its Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Topical retinol in RoC formulas helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin, whereas No7 utilizes ingredients like niacinamide to help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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

Which is more affordable, RoC or No7?

RoC is more affordable, as it is noted for offering better value and cost on this page.

RoC or No7 for oily skin?

RoC has a Superior routine fit for oily skin compared to the High fit from No7. The products on this page help provide lightweight and non-greasy serums for oily skin types.

RoC or No7: which sunscreen is better?

RoC has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin compared to No7, which has a High fit level for those skin types. Both brands achieve a High routine fit for dry sensitive skin and a Superior fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that RoC products on this page often provide good value, while No7 features key ingredients such as niacinamide and shea butter.

RoC or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both RoC and No7 offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. However, No7 tends to do better for gentleness and sensitivity according to reviewer themes.

RoC or No7 for acne-prone skin?

RoC has a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while No7 has a High fit level. Both brands offer products on this page that help address skin concerns, but RoC is noted for better overall value and wrinkle reduction.

RoC or No7 for mature skin?

Both RoC and No7 are well-suited for mature skin, as Lovi rates RoC as Superior and No7 as Superior for this skin type. RoC relies on ingredients like retinol to help target fine lines, while No7 features options such as niacinamide that may help improve skin texture and appearance.

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

RoC or No7 for skin with dark spots?

RoC is superior for skin with dark spots, while No7 achieves a high fit. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging and hyperpigmentation.

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

RoC or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry sensitive skin. RoC features products on this page like the Barrier Renew Gel-to-Foam Cleanser with a High fit level, while No7 includes options such as the Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum also rated High.

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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