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Cetaphil vs No7

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Cetaphil and No7 are enduring skincare brands, with the former founded in America in 1947 and the latter established in Britain in 1935. Cetaphil is known for cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens enriched with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol that suit acne-prone and combination skin best, while No7 offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid that fit mature and dry skin best. The American brand relies on glycerin to increase hydration, niacinamide to decrease hyperpigmentation, and panthenol to accelerate wound healing, whereas the British brand utilizes shea butter to protect skin and mitigate erythema. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and the specific skin types they serve most effectively.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 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 Cetaphil and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Cetaphil vs No7 products

People Say

CetaphilNo7
  • Texture, weight, and absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Gentle for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Skin improvement and anti-aging results Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Brightening and complexion benefits Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
  • Versatile and daily use Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great for face and body — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “recommended by my derm — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • 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”
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Cetaphil vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Cetaphil vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Cetaphil or No7: which is better?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily use on acne-prone skin, while No7 is better for targeted anti-aging and mature skin results. Reviewers note that Cetaphil excels with non-stripping cleansers, whereas No7 provides better texture and absorption.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and No7?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily care that suits acne-prone skin, while No7 is better for targeted anti-aging, firming, and skin texture improvements.

Cetaphil or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for dry skin, with No7 achieving a Superior fit for its dry-skin routine. Cetaphil is noted for its hydrating and moisturizing benefits, while No7 features key ingredients like Hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide that support moisture and skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Cetaphil or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Cetaphil and No7 both offer moisturizers, with Cetaphil providing high hydration and No7 delivering superior anti-aging and moisture results for mature skin. Reviewers note that Cetaphil focuses on gentle, non-greasy hydration while No7 excels in deep moisture and texture improvements.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or No7?

Neither Cetaphil nor No7 is compared for affordability on this page, as pricing information is not provided for either brand.

Which brand is better for anti-aging results, Cetaphil or No7?

No7 is better for anti-aging results, as the products on this page excel in skin improvement and anti-aging results compared to Cetaphil. Retinol, which is included in No7 products, helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

Cetaphil or No7: which has better fragrance options?

Cetaphil offers better fragrance options for shoppers trying to avoid scents, because the products on this page list no fragrance except for one. In contrast, No7 includes fragrance in multiple products on this page.

Cetaphil or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Cetaphil and No7 achieve a High routine fit on the products on this page. Cetaphil is known for its gentle, non-stripping cleansers, while No7 offers lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Cetaphil or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil offers a wider variety of sunscreens on this page, with products such as Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 achieving a Superior fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin. No7 provides sunscreens like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, which has a High fit level for mature skin, skin with dark spots, dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin.

Cetaphil or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands fit sensitive skin well, but Cetaphil is often preferred because it is gentler and features mostly fragrance-free products on this page. No7 also offers a high routine fit for sensitive skin, though reviewers sometimes note irritation and scent complaints with certain products.

Cetaphil or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Cetaphil is the better choice on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High level. Cetaphil also does better on the page for being gentle on sensitive skin and providing hydration, whereas No7 may cause skin irritation and adverse reactions.

Cetaphil or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a better fit with a Superior routine fit compared to Cetaphil which has a High routine fit on the products on this page. No7 does better for skin improvement and anti-aging results, whereas Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating care.

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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