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Skintific vs No7

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

Skintific and No7 are two popular skincare labels that offer distinct benefits for different complexions. The first brand is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens featuring effective formulas, suiting all skin types best with standout items like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Conversely, the British line founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025 provides serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more, built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature skin and dry skin best. While both cater to varied concerns—such as the latter brand's Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum for acne-prone skin, Pure Retinol Eye Cream for skin with dark spots, Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream for mature skin, and shea butter for protection and erythema mitigation—they differ fundamentally in their breadth and target formulations.

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

Popular Skintific vs No7 products

People Say

SkintificNo7
  • Skin texture improvement and radiance 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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Calming and soothing Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • Gentle formula and absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Deep hydration and non-greasy feel Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Barrier repair and oil control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Dryness and insufficient hydration Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Packaging and size issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “isinya sedikit — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “runs out very quickly — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

Questions and answers

Skintific or No7: which is better?

No7 has a Superior fit for mature skin, whereas Skintific products on this page list no fragrance. No7 features key ingredients like Vitamin C and Niacinamide, which helps address skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Skintific and No7?

Skintific is best for barrier repair and lightweight textures across the products on this page, whereas No7 focuses heavily on anti-aging and deep hydration with ingredients like retinol and niacinamide. No7 achieves a Superior Lovi fit for mature skin in products like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Skintific or No7: which moisturizer is better?

No7 offers moisturizers that achieve a Superior fit for mature skin, such as the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, which features key ingredients like niacinamide that may help control skin aging and pigmentation. Skintific moisturizers on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas some No7 moisturizers include fragrance.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, Skintific or No7?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so neither Skintific nor No7 can be determined as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or No7?

Between the two brands on this page, No7 causes fewer breakouts, whereas Skintific is noted for breakouts and skin reactions among its review themes.

Between Skintific and No7, which brand has a better performance for skin texture improvement and radiance?

No7 does better for skin texture improvement and radiance. The products on this page feature key ingredients like Niacinamide and Vitamin C, which help brighten and improve skin texture.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand has more fragrance-free products when comparing Skintific and No7?

When comparing Skintific and No7 on this page, Skintific has more fragrance-free products since every single one of its products lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 10 out of 13 No7 products are fragrance-free.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin and dry skin according to their brand-focused routines?

No7 is better suited for mature skin and dry skin, as its brand-focused routines are specifically designed for these skin types. The products on this page feature key ingredients like retinol, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which help reduce signs of aging and provide deep hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Skintific or No7: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens, Skintific offers the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, which has a High Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots, sensitive skin, mature skin, dry skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, oily skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin. No7 features sunscreens like the Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, where Lovi rates mature skin as High and other skin types such as dry skin, dry sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin as Average.

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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