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No7 vs Trilogy

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No7 and Trilogy are well-established skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The British brand No7 features serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens powered by vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, making it best suited for mature and dry skin. Conversely, the brand Trilogy is known for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers built on high-performing formulas that suit dry, balanced, and sensitive skin. While both collections address common concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, they differ fundamentally in their signature ingredients and specific 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 No7 and Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular No7 vs Trilogy products

People Say

No7Trilogy
  • Skin feel and texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “Feels moisturizing — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Anti-aging and fine lines Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “helped reduce puffiness — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
  • Radiance and glowing complexion Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Skin irritation, redness, and sensitivity Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
    • “Sting my skin a little — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Heavy or greasy feel Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “too thick — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “A little bit too thick — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
  • Lack of results or anti-aging Often MentionedNot noted
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Questions and answers

No7 or Trilogy: which is better?

No7 and Trilogy each perform better for different needs, as No7 excels in anti-aging and radiance while Trilogy is noted for hydration and gentleness. For example, the products on this page for No7 feature key ingredients like retinol, which may help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between No7 and Trilogy?

No7 products on this page stand out for anti-aging and fine lines, while Trilogy products on this page do better with hydration and moisture. Reviewers note that No7 features key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol which help with skin aging, and studies show that niacinamide and retinol improve skin pigmentation and reduce signs of aging.

Antioxidants, 2021International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017

No7 or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?

No7 offers moisturizers with superior anti-aging fit for mature skin, such as the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, whereas Trilogy provides options that reviewers mostly mention for hydration and brightening. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021

Which is more affordable, No7 or Trilogy?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of No7 and Trilogy.

Which causes fewer breakouts, No7 or Trilogy?

Neither No7 nor Trilogy is distinctly highlighted on this page for causing fewer breakouts, as both lines feature products with average or high fit levels for acne-prone skin depending on the specific formula. Reviewers note skin irritation concerns for both brands, while the products on this page include key ingredients like niacinamide, which may help regulate skin tone and blemishes.

Antioxidants, 2021

No7 or Trilogy: which brand is better suited for mature skin?

No7 is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for products like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream and the Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream. Trilogy also offers high fit options such as the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream, but reviewers note that No7 excels specifically in anti-aging and fine line reduction.

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

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

No7 has more fragrance-free products than Trilogy, with 10 out of 13 products on this page listing no fragrance, compared to only 1 out of 3 for Trilogy.

No7 or Trilogy: which brand performs better for hydration and moisture?

Trilogy performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewer feedback on this page. Reviewers frequently mention hydrating and brightening benefits for 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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