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Elemis vs No7

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Elemis and No7 are British skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, eye products, and sunscreens that harness nourishing ingredients like glycerin, shea butter, and vitamin c. Elemis is known for soothing mature skin and dry sensitive skin with deeply conditioning components, while No7 products fit mature skin and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their founding years, corporate ownership, and specific targeted solutions, such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream for mature skin and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs No7 products

People Say

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  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Softening Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Gentle on Skin and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Additional Benefits and Versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “pores have closed up — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Dryness and Heavy Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “finished too quickly — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Elemis vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but No7 is better for dry skin and mature skin because Lovi gives it a Superior routine fit for both compared to Elemis's High fit. No7 also does better on skin smoothing and softening, while Elemis products on this page are more prone to dryness and heavy texture issues.

What is the difference between Elemis and No7?

No7 achieves a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry and mature skin, whereas Elemis achieves a High fit for those skin types. Reviewers find that No7 does better for skin smoothing, softening, and versatility, while Elemis is prone to dryness and heavy texture issues.

Elemis or No7 for dry skin?

No7 has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Elemis has a High routine fit. No7 offers deep hydration and moisture with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Elemis or No7: which moisturizer is better?

No7 offers a superior moisturizer routine fit for dry and mature skin compared to Elemis, which is rated High for those skin types on the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid in No7 moisturizers helps provide deep hydration and moisture as well as signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Elemis or No7?

No7 is more affordable, as Elemis has a high price point. Review themes indicate that high price is a drawback specifically associated with No7 compared to Elemis.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Elemis or No7?

No7 has more fragrance-free products on this page than Elemis. Specifically, 10 of 13 No7 products list no fragrance compared to only 4 of 22 Elemis products.

Elemis or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Elemis and No7 offer products on this page with a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers mention that Elemis helps provide lightweight moisturizers, while No7 helps improve skin feel and texture.

Elemis or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and No7 offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin on this page, so either brand helps provide gentle care. Reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance and skin irritation with Elemis, whereas No7 often mentions skin irritation and adverse reactions.

Elemis or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Elemis and No7 have a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. No7 has a slightly higher concentration of fragrance-free products to help avoid irritation, while Elemis offers deep-cleaning formulas like the Papaya Enzyme Peel which may help smooth texture.

Elemis or No7 for mature skin?

Both brands are great for mature skin, but No7 is rated as Superior by Lovi compared to High for Elemis. No7 uses anti-aging ingredients like retinol which helps reduce signs of aging.

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

Elemis or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Elemis has a High Lovi fit level across the products on this page, making it a strong choice. Reviewers frequently note that Elemis helps provide deep hydration with its moisturizers.

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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