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Elemis vs No7

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Elemis and No7 are two British skincare brands offering curated formulations that span nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, and gentle cleansers. The former is celebrated for weaving together glycerin and shea, while the latter builds its products around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, yet they differ in their specific targeted solutions and ownership histories.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Softening 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”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Gentle on Skin and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Additional Benefits and Versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “pores have closed up — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Dryness and Heavy Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “finished too quickly — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Elemis vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or No7: which is better?

No7 is a better choice for skin smoothing and soft skin, while both brands offer equal results for hydration and texture. No7 features a Superior routine fit for sensitive and mature skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and No7?

No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for mature skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin, whereas Elemis reaches a High fit for those same skin types. The products on this page for No7 feature key ingredients like Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, while Elemis centers on formulas rich in glycerin and shea butter.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Elemis or No7 for dry skin?

No7 is a better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Elemis is High. Both brands feature hydrating ingredients like shea butter in the products on this page.

Elemis or No7: which moisturizer is better?

No7 is a better choice for mature, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin routines on this page, offering Superior fit levels compared to Elemis. Both brands provide High fit levels for dry skin moisturizers, but No7 is supported by key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol that help improve hydration and reduce signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Which is more affordable, Elemis or No7?

No7 is more affordable because Elemis has a high price point that is mostly mentioned by reviewers, while No7 is noted for having a high price point.

Between Elemis and No7, which brand has fewer products containing fragrance?

Elemis has fewer products containing fragrance than No7. Specifically, 4 of the 22 products on the Elemis page list no fragrance, whereas 10 of the 13 products on the No7 page list no fragrance.

How do the founding years and ownership history of Elemis and No7 compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas No7 was founded earlier in 1935 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Sycamore Partners as of 2025.

Which brand performs better in review themes regarding skin smoothing and softening?

No7 performs better in review themes regarding skin smoothing and softening. The products on this page help deliver texture and skin feel improvements.

Elemis or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Elemis and No7 show a High routine fit on the products on this page. Elemis is associated with dryness and heavy texture issues, whereas No7 is associated with a high price point.

Elemis or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Elemis has a High Lovi routine fit. Both brands feature products that help deliver hydration and moisture, though No7 is more likely to provide skin smoothing and softening benefits.

Elemis or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and No7 achieve a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. No7 features key ingredients like retinol, which may help improve skin texture and manage breakouts.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2019The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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