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CeraVe vs No7

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CeraVe and No7 are well-known beauty brands offering daily formulas for various complexions. CeraVe features dependable moisturizers, gentle cleansers, targeted serums, and protective sunscreens enriched with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, whereas its British counterpart builds its products around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, though they differ in their specific ingredient strengths and heritage.

CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular CeraVe vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Fragrance-free and gentle formulations Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “no burning sensation — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “No scent, no irritation — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Sinks right into your skin — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin barrier and texture improvement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “smoother complexion — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Radiance and smooth skin feel Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Anti-aging and fine line reduction Not 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”
  • Packaging complaints and issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “jar is tiny — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “instructions were in larger font — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin irritation and burning sensations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stung my raw skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “burns my damaged skin — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “Face feels like it's on fire — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Slow results and underwhelming performance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes a few months — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “too weak — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “meh — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

CeraVe vs No7 routines for dry skin

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CeraVe vs No7 routines for oily skin

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CeraVe vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

CeraVe or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great, as CeraVe excels with gentle, fragrance-free formulations and deep hydration across the products on this page, while No7 leads in anti-aging results and radiance. For routine fit, Lovi rates both brands as Superior for mature skin, though No7 reaches Superior for dry and sensitive skin compared to CeraVe's High.

What is the difference between CeraVe and No7?

CeraVe offers fragrance-free and gentle formulations with deep hydration, while No7 focuses on anti-aging and fine line reduction. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and CeraVe as High.

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CeraVe or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 is a Superior routine fit while CeraVe is a High routine fit, with both brands featuring deep hydration. The products on this page from CeraVe are all fragrance-free, whereas 3 of the 13 No7 products contain fragrance.

CeraVe or No7: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe and No7 both offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for mature skin, while CeraVe is better for fragrance-free formulations and No7 has some products with fragrance. Ceramides help repair the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid aids in deep hydration and wound healing.

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Which is more affordable, CeraVe or No7?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether CeraVe or No7 is more affordable.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, CeraVe or No7?

CeraVe has fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 3 of the 13 products on the No7 page include fragrance.

CeraVe or No7 for oily skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 perform equally well for oily skin, with Lovi giving both brands a High fit. The products on this page for both brands feature lightweight textures and ingredients like niacinamide.

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CeraVe or No7: which sunscreen is better?

CeraVe offers superior options for dry and dry sensitive skin among the sunscreens on this page, whereas No7 provides good choices for mature skin. Both brands feature formulations that help protect against sun damage while maintaining skin hydration.

CeraVe or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a strong choice for sensitive skin, with Lovi giving CeraVe a High fit level and No7 a Superior fit level. Reviewers on this page note that CeraVe offers fragrance-free and gentle formulations, while No7 has a few products containing fragrance.

CeraVe or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that fit acne-prone skin well with an equal High routine fit level. Reviewers mention that CeraVe is particularly effective for gentle cleansers and oil control, while No7 provides lightweight formulations.

CeraVe or No7 for mature skin?

Both CeraVe and No7 are well suited for mature skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior. CeraVe offers products on this page featuring ceramides and retinol that help support the skin barrier, while No7 focuses on anti-aging ingredients like vitamin C and peptides to help reduce the appearance of fine lines.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

CeraVe or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

CeraVe and No7 both fit dry sensitive skin well, but Lovi rates No7 as Superior and CeraVe as High. CeraVe relies on fragrance-free formulations with ceramides to help repair the skin barrier, while No7 may help provide deep hydration and targeted anti-aging care.

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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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