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No7 vs Heliocare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

No7 and Heliocare are distinct skincare brands with dedicated followings, where the British label founded in 1935 focuses on serums, moisturizers, and vitamin C, while the Spanish maker established in 2001 specializes in protective sunscreens and advanced formulas. Both lines feature specialized ingredients, with the first brand relying on shea butter and hyaluronic acid for mature and dry skin, and the latter brand offering quick-absorbing textures that suit sensitive, oily, and blemish-prone complexions best. While No7 addresses specific concerns through targeted eye creams and night treatments, Heliocare delivers daily defense through reliable oil-free options like its popular gel.

No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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Heliocare is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs.

This page compares some of the most popular No7 and Heliocare products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular No7 vs Heliocare products

Questions and answers

No7 or Heliocare: which is better?

No7 has a High fit level for mature and dry skin, whereas Heliocare has a Low fit level for those skin types on this page. No7 products help provide deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between No7 and Heliocare?

No7 offers 13 products on this page covering multiple categories and is a High or Superior fit for mature and dry skin, whereas Heliocare provides only 1 gel sunscreen with High fit for oily and acne-prone skin.

No7 or Heliocare: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens on this page, No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream has a High Lovi fit for mature skin, dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and sensitive skin, while Heliocare 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ has a High Lovi fit for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin types. Vitamin C in No7 helps brighten skin while providing sun protection.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which is more affordable, No7 or Heliocare?

This page does not provide pricing information for No7 or Heliocare, so affordability cannot be compared.

Which causes fewer breakouts, No7 or Heliocare?

For acne-prone skin, the products on this page for No7 have fit levels ranging from Average to High, while Heliocare's 360° Gel Oil-Free SPF 50+ has a High fit level.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between No7 and Heliocare?

No7 was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom, whereas Heliocare was established later in 2001 in Spain.

Which brand offers products with fragrance, and how many fragrance-free options does No7 have compared to Heliocare?

Both brands offer products with fragrance, as seen in the products on this page. No7 has 10 fragrance-free options, whereas Heliocare has zero.

What key ingredients are found across No7 products, and how do they address different skin types?

No7 products on this page contain key ingredients like vitamin C, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that help address various skin concerns such as aging and pigmentation. Lovi rates these products with a High fit for mature skin, dry skin, and dry sensitive skin. Additionally, niacinamide helps control skin pigmentation.

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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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