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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 perform well, but Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides gentler and more soothing formulas, while No7 is better for skin texture, brightening, and reducing fine lines.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and No7?

Dr. Althea and No7 both offer high routines for dry skin, but Dr. Althea provides a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin with fragrance-free products on this page, while No7 provides a Superior routine fit for mature skin with key ingredients like retinol and niacinamide.

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

Dr. Althea or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin on the products on this page. Dr. Althea features gentle and soothing moisturizers with no fragrance listed across its page, while No7 offers deep hydration and moisture alongside key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter.

Dr. Althea or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dr. Althea and No7 offer strong moisturizer options on this page, with Dr. Althea achieving a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and No7 achieving a Superior fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides soothing moisturizers, while No7 is frequently recognized for deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or No7?

The page facts do not provide pricing information for either Dr. Althea or No7.

Which brand performs better for mature skin between Dr. Althea and No7?

No7 performs better for mature skin with a Superior routine fit compared to Dr. Althea's High fit on the products on this page. No7 features key anti-aging ingredients like retinol which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

How do the fragrance-free options compare between Dr. Althea and No7 products?

Dr. Althea offers superior fragrance-free consistency because every single product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, No7 includes fragrance in 3 out of its 13 products on this page.

Which brand is better for addressing skin texture and smoothing?

No7 is better for addressing skin texture and smoothing. Review themes on the Lovi page indicate that No7 does better for skin texture and smoothing compared to Dr. Althea.

Dr. Althea or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates both Dr. Althea and No7 as a High fit, with both brands offering suitable routines. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides gentle and soothing cleansers with no fragrance listed across the products on this page.

Dr. Althea or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Dr. Althea and No7 achieve a High routine fit level on this page. Reviewers mention that Dr. Althea offers gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers, whereas No7 has products containing fragrance which may cause irritation.

Dr. Althea or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit level while No7 reaches a High fit level.

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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