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SK-II vs No7

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SK-II and No7 are a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and a British skincare brand founded in 1935, respectively. The first brand is known for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and restorative masks anchored by pitera, while the second offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. SK-II suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, whereas No7 fits mature skin and dry skin best. They differ in their core formulations, ingredient profiles, and targeted solutions for specific skin concerns.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SK-II vs No7 products

People Say

SK-IINo7
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Miscellaneous Formulation and Usage Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “packet is absolutely drenched — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Anti-Aging and Firmness Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “helped reduce puffiness — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “reducing the appearance of fine lines — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Gentle Formula and Comfort 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”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High Price and Value Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Lack of Results Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “No visible difference — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “seen no difference whatsoever — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Miscellaneous Formulation Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Contains fragrance, methylparaben, and benzyl alcohol. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
    • “Fragrance too strong, smell is off-putting (rare). — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

SK-II vs No7 routines for dry skin

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SK-II vs No7 routines for oily skin

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SK-II vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SK-II or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, with SK-II having a superior fit for acne-prone skin and No7 having a superior fit for mature skin. No7 uses ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin, and retinol, which may help reduce signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between SK-II and No7?

SK-II and No7 differ mainly in their key ingredients and how they target specific skin types, with SK-II focusing on Pitera for dry, acne-prone, and oily skin, while No7 uses ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid for mature skin and deep hydration.

SK-II or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands are a good choice for dry skin, with Lovi giving SK-II a Superior fit and No7 a High fit for this skin type. No7 features hydrating key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter, while SK-II products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SK-II or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers with a High Lovi fit for dry skin, with SK-II utilizing Pitera and No7 using ingredients like Shea butter and Hyaluronic acid. No7 provides options such as the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream which achieves a Superior fit level for mature skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, SK-II or No7?

No7 is more affordable than SK-II, though Lovi notes that No7 has more complaints about high price and value on this page.

Which brand uses fragrance in its skincare products, SK-II or No7?

No7 uses fragrance in some of its skincare products on this page, whereas every product from SK-II lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key active ingredients found in No7 products compared to SK-II?

No7 products on this page feature key ingredients like vitamin C, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, whereas SK-II products on this page rely on pitera. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021

SK-II or No7 for oily skin?

Both brands achieve a High fit level for oily skin on Lovi. SK-II lists no fragrance across the products on this page.

SK-II or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a High fit for sensitive skin on this page. SK-II features fragrance-free formulas across all its products, while No7 includes fragrance in a few of its items.

SK-II or No7 for acne-prone skin?

SK-II is a better fit for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating its routine as Superior compared to High for No7.

SK-II or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while SK-II has a High fit. No7 offers targeted anti-aging and line reduction options including retinol and vitamin C, while SK-II relies on Pitera.

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

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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