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SKIN1004 vs No7

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SKIN1004 and No7 are established skincare houses, with the former recognized for centella-infused Korean toners and sunscreens, and the latter celebrated for British serums and moisturizers. SKIN1004 suits combination skin and oily skin best, while the British brand fits mature skin and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their formulations, as the Korean line features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to soothe and brighten, whereas No7 relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to nourish and protect.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. 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 SKIN1004 and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs No7 products

People Say

SKIN1004No7
  • Gentle and soothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin smoothing and texture improvement Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Anti-aging and firming results 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”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing and exfoliation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “pores looked so much smaller — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Lack of visible results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Irritation and sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Corn mint oil can be sensitizing — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”

SKIN1004 vs No7 routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs No7 routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or No7: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for soothing, lightweight hydration and sensitive skin, while No7 is better for anti-aging and mature skin. Both brands offer high routine fit levels for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and No7?

SKIN1004 focuses best on combination, oily, and sensitive skin with fragrance-free soothing formulas, whereas No7 focuses best on mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots using ingredients like vitamin C and retinol. Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin.

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

SKIN1004 or No7 for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and No7 achieve a High routine fit for dry skin on this page, with SKIN1004 focusing on gentle hydration and soothing ingredients like centella and hyaluronic acid, while No7 leans toward anti-aging and moisture-locking formulas featuring shea butter and niacinamide.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing the moisturizers on this page, SKIN1004 is better for gentle, lightweight hydration, while No7 is better for anti-aging and firming results. Both brands provide a High routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for SKIN1004 or No7.

Between SKIN1004 and No7, which brand is better for anti-aging and firming results?

No7 does better for anti-aging and firming results, while SKIN1004 fits best for combination, oily, and sensitive skin types. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

How do the fragrance options compare between SKIN1004 and No7 skincare products?

SKIN1004 has no fragrance in any of the products on this page, whereas No7 includes fragrance in 3 of its 13 products on the page. Both brands share equal complaints regarding scent and fragrance.

Which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement according to reviewer themes?

According to the reviewer themes, No7 performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or No7 for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and No7 achieve a High Lovi fit for oily skin, making them equally suitable options. SKIN1004 is often preferred for its lightweight textures and soothing properties, whereas No7 provides targeted anti-aging and smoothing benefits.

SKIN1004 or No7: which sunscreen is better?

SKIN1004 offers better options for sun protection on this page, with products like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Soothing Sun Milk achieving a Superior fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin types. By contrast, No7 features sunscreens like the Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream that generally achieve an Average fit for most skin types, though they reach a High fit for mature skin.

SKIN1004 or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and No7 offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 stands out as the better choice for gentleness, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients and reviewers mostly mention its soothing toners and moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and No7 fit acne-prone skin with a High routine fit level. SKIN1004 stands out for being gentler and more soothing with lightweight textures, while No7 helps deliver stronger anti-aging and smoothing results across the products on this page.

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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