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Avène vs No7

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Avène and No7 are well-known skin care brands that offer distinct approaches to daily maintenance and targeted repair. The French brand, founded in 1990, provides gentle moisturizers, protective sunscreens, targeted serums, and soothing cleansers formulated with glycerin to suit oily acne-prone skin and combination skin best. Conversely, the British brand, founded in 1935, delivers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit dry skin and mature skin best. While both lines address common concerns such as dark spots and aging through specialized formulations, they differ fundamentally in their foundational ingredients and regional heritage.

Avène is a French skincare brand founded in 1990 and owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre.

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

Popular Avène vs No7 products

People Say

AvèneNo7
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves face clean but not dry — Avène Cleanance”
    • “Perfect cleanser for sensitive skin. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — Avène Hydrance+”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Thick but absorbs well eventually — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saves my skin in winter — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Restores moisture barrier — Avène Cold Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Product Effectiveness and Results Not 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”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Calmed my angry red skin overnight — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Nothing has ever worked to soothe or heal my skin like these before. — Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm”
    • “Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. — Avène Milk Cleanser”
  • Finish and Glow Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Natural glow — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “immediate radiance boost — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “no difference — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “no difference after month — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “didn't work for me — Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burned my skin — Avène Cleanance”
    • “caused burning sensation — Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum”
    • “caused rash — Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Tube cracked on the side — Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream”
    • “Cap leaks in bag — Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel”
    • “Good product bad packaging. — Avène RetrinAL EYES”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Avène vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Avène vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Avène vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Avène or No7: which is better?

Both Avène and No7 are great choices, with Avène suiting oily and acne-prone skin best and No7 focusing on dry, mature, and sensitive skin. For dry sensitive skin specifically, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and Avène as Average.

What is the difference between Avène and No7?

Avène is best for gentle, calming care, while No7 focuses more on texture and anti-aging results. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and Avène as Average.

Avène or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Avène as High and No7 as Superior. Reviewers note that Avène helps soothe irritation, while No7 products on this page often provide deep hydration and moisture.

Avène or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, No7 fits dry and mature skin with a Superior level, whereas Avène offers High fit levels for certain options like the Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum and the Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Balm.

Which is more affordable, Avène or No7?

The products on this page do not include pricing details to determine whether Avène or No7 is more affordable.

Between Avène and No7, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

No7 is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Avene's High fit for the products on this page. No7 helps improve skin feel and texture, while retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Avène and No7 compare?

Avène was founded in 1990 in France and is owned by Fondation Pierre Fabre, whereas No7 was founded earlier in 1935 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Sycamore Partners.

Which brand has more products listed without added fragrance?

Avène has more products listed without added fragrance on this page, with 8 fragrance-free products compared to No7 which has 10 products with fragrance.

Avène or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Avène and No7 achieve a High fit on this page. Reviewers note that Avène provides effective oil control, while No7 is praised for its lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Avène or No7: which sunscreen is better?

When it comes to sunscreens, Avène is often noted for gentle and non-stripping sunscreens on the products on this page. Reviewers frequently mention these benefits, making Avène a strong choice for sun protection.

Avène or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Avène fits best with a High Lovi level, while No7 achieves a Superior Lovi fit level. Reviewers indicate that Avène is more gentle and non-irritating.

Avène or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Avène and No7 fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi giving the products on this page a High fit for both brands. Avène focuses on gentle, soothing care for acne-prone skin, while No7 offers a range featuring ingredients like niacinamide and retinol.

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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