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Dr. Althea vs No7

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Dr. Althea and No7 are established skincare brands from South Korea and the United Kingdom that offer thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, nourishing serums, and specialized treatments. The Korean brand is known for soothing formulas driven by ingredients that suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout solutions like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, the 345 Relief Cream, and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum. Meanwhile, the British brand relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid within serums, eye products, and moisturizers that fit mature skin and dry skin best, including the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum, the Pure Retinol Eye Cream, and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Ultimately, both offer distinct approaches to hydration and care, allowing every user to find a reliable path to healthier skin.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs No7 products

People Say

Dr. AltheaNo7
  • Soothing and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Rarely 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”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Brightening and Even Skin Tone Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “faded dark spots — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Reduces Fine Lines and Anti-Aging Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
  • Subtle or Lacking Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see big difference — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Difficult or Poor Packaging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Hard to see remaining amount — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “hard to squeeze — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and Facial Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

Dr. Althea vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Dr. Althea vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Dr. Althea vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but they suit different skincare priorities. Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for mature skin.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and No7?

Dr. Althea and No7 both offer high routine fits across most skin types, but Dr. Althea is better suited for acne-prone skin with a Superior fit, whereas No7 excels in mature skin with a Superior fit. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides more soothing and gentle formulas, while No7 delivers better results for skin texture and anti-aging.

Dr. Althea or No7 for dry skin?

Both Dr. Althea and No7 offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality.

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Dr. Althea or No7: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, both brands perform well depending on your skin goals, with Dr. Althea offering superior options like the 345 Relief Cream for acne-prone skin and No7 featuring standout anti-aging formulas like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream for mature skin. Both moisturizers help deliver deep hydration, though No7 may also target fine lines more effectively.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or No7?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of Dr. Althea and No7 products.

Which brand has a fragrance in more of its products, Dr. Althea or No7?

No7 has a fragrance in more of its products on this page, as 3 of its products list fragrance compared to none for Dr. Althea.

Dr. Althea or No7 for oily skin?

Both brands are a High fit for oily skin, offering effective routines without weighing down the face. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides exceptionally gentle and soothing cleansers, while No7 focuses on lightweight, fast-absorbing textures.

Dr. Althea or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands achieve a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, but Dr. Althea stands out with products on this page listing no fragrance and gentle cleansers that help soothe irritation. No7 also offers good options, though some products on this page include added fragrance.

Dr. Althea or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit, making it a stronger choice than No7, which achieves a High fit.

Dr. Althea or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 offers a Superior Lovi routine fit while Dr. Althea achieves a High Lovi routine fit. No7 is particularly well-regarded for its anti-aging products like retinol, which helps reduce fine lines and improve skin texture.

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Dr. Althea or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both Dr. Althea and No7 achieve a High Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots, but No7 is better for brightening and even skin tone.

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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