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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 skincare lines offering targeted moisturizers, potent serums, protective sunscreens, eye products, and more. Skintific suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with thoughtful formulations featuring ceramide and mugwort, while No7, a British brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025, fits mature skin and dry skin best through preparations built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands carefully balance every component to provide reliable daily care, though they differ in their specific ingredient profiles and targeted solutions.

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”

Skintific vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Skintific vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Skintific vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Skintific or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices depending on your skin goals, as Skintific achieves a Superior Lovi fit across all skin types on this page, while No7 matches that Superior level specifically for dry and mature skin. No7 also helps improve skin texture and radiance, whereas Skintific provides lightweight and calming formulas that help with barrier repair.

What is the difference between Skintific and No7?

Skintific and No7 both fit mature skin and dry skin at a Superior level on this page, but Skintific stands out for calming and barrier repair while No7 offers deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

Skintific or No7 for dry skin?

Both Skintific and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin on this page. No7 includes key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and tocopherol, which studies show help improve skin hydration and combat signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Skintific or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Skintific and No7 both offer options with a Superior routine fit for dry and mature skin on this page, while No7's Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream reaches a Superior fit specifically for mature skin. No7's moisturizers often feature key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which help support skin hydration and reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which is more affordable, Skintific or No7?

This information is not available on the products on this page.

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

Skintific has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every single one of its products lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Skintific or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific is a better fit with a Superior routine level compared to No7's High level.

Skintific or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Skintific is better for sun protection on this page because its All Day Light Sunscreen Mist achieves a High Lovi fit level across all listed skin types, whereas No7 has mixed fit levels for its sunscreens.

Skintific or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer a strong routine fit, with Lovi rating Skintific as Superior and No7 as High. Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some No7 products contain fragrance.

Skintific or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well, but Lovi rates Skintific as Superior while No7 is High. Skintific focuses on barrier repair and oil control, whereas No7 often features key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Skintific or No7 for mature skin?

Both Skintific and No7 are well-suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit on the products on this page. No7 features key anti-aging ingredients like Retinol, which is backed to stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Skintific or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both Skintific and No7 are great options for skin with dark spots, as the products on this page have a High or Average fit for this skin type. Niacinamide, a key ingredient in No7, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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