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Galderma vs No7

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Galderma and No7 are established skincare houses, with the former being a Swiss specialist founded in 1981 and the latter a British heritage brand from 1935. The Swiss label centers on specialized serums utilizing ingredients like benzac for acne-prone and mature skin, while the British brand offers expansive serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens powered by vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to suit mature and dry skin. Both differ as the first focuses heavily on targeted treatments for blemishes and dark spots, whereas the second emphasizes intensive hydration, renewal, and protection.

Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Galderma vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Smooths skin texture 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 smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne clearance and prevention Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “good for sensitive skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Deep hydration Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “instantly nourished — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • 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”
  • Fades scars and dark spots Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Dryness and peeling Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “skin flaking off — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Severe burning and irritation Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “skin looked pink — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “scratched my face — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial purging phase Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches fabrics Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Galderma vs No7 serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Galderma or No7: which is better?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and fading dark spots, whereas No7 is better for deep hydration, smoothing skin texture, and reducing fine lines.

What is the difference between Galderma and No7?

Galderma is better for acne clearance and fading dark spots with serums like Epiduo Gel, while No7 excels at deep hydration, anti-aging, and improving skin texture through products like Restore & Renew Serum. Lovi rates No7 with a High fit for mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, Galderma or No7?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of either Galderma or No7, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Galderma or No7?

Galderma does better for acne clearance and prevention on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums, though users may experience severe dryness and peeling.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Galderma or No7?

No7 is better for sensitive skin because the products on this page are rated High to Average for sensitive skin and the brand is noted for being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Galderma products often trigger severe irritation. Ingredients like niacinamide help soothe skin and support barrier health.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the anti-aging benefits of Galderma and No7 compare?

When it comes to anti-aging benefits, No7 performs better than Galderma on this page, as No7 features key ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid that help reduce fine lines and provide deep hydration. For mature skin, No7 products on this page have a Superior Lovi fit level. Reviewers often mention No7's anti-aging and line reduction benefits.

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

Which brand offers products with fragrance, Galderma or No7?

No7 offers products with fragrance, such as the Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream, Lift & Luminate Day Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, whereas every product on the Galderma page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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