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Dermalogica vs No7

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Dermalogica and No7 are two established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily routines. The American brand features targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, whereas the British brand provides serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both labels suit different complexions best, as the former is tailored for oily and combination skin, while the latter fits mature and dry skin. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional origins, giving shoppers varied paths toward balanced and healthy skin.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs No7 products

People Say

DermalogicaNo7
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing 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”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Other Positive Benefits Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly... not greasy — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “SPF 50 works — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “The redness is better — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Gentle Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Radiance and Brightening 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”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance 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”
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

Dermalogica vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · SAR 1,213.27 · 89% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,726.33 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,796.23 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · SAR 1,421.61 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,550.53 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · SAR 1,414.68 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but Dermalogica is superior for oily and acne-prone skin, while No7 is superior for mature skin. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin, making it a key benefit for anti-aging routines.

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

What is the difference between Dermalogica and No7?

Dermalogica is best suited for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, while No7 focuses best on mature, dry, and sensitive skin. For routine fit, Dermalogica offers a Superior level for oily and combination skin types compared to No7's High level, whereas No7 provides a Superior fit for mature skin.

Dermalogica or No7 for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and No7 are a High fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers note that both brands offer deep hydration and moisture.

Dermalogica or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with selection depending primarily on skin type and concerns. Dermalogica focuses on fragrance-free options and achieves superior fit levels for oily and combination skin, whereas No7 excels in mature skin care and features targeted formulas like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or No7?

No7 is generally considered the more affordable brand, whereas reviews for Dermalogica frequently mention a high price point. Both brands offer targeted routines, but No7 is positioned at a lower price tier.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Dermalogica or No7?

No7 has more products containing fragrance on the page, with 10 of 13 products listing no fragrance, while every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dermalogica or No7 for oily skin?

Dermalogica is a better fit for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to No7's High fit level.

Dermalogica or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Dermalogica offers a higher Lovi fit for oily and combination skin sunscreen routines compared to No7, while both brands reach a High fit for dry and sensitive skin. Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, whereas some No7 sunscreens include fragrance.

Dermalogica or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Dermalogica and No7 fit sensitive skin well, as each brand achieves a High routine fit for this skin type. Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, whereas 3 of 13 No7 products list fragrance.

Dermalogica or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and No7 are a High fit for acne-prone skin. The products on this page from both brands help address skin concerns, though Dermalogica is specifically formulated for oily acne-prone skin with a Superior fit level.

Dermalogica or No7 for mature skin?

No7 has a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High routine fit for mature skin. No7 is particularly well suited for this skin type, as its products on this page frequently target anti-aging and line reduction.

Dermalogica or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both Dermalogica and No7 fit skin with dark spots at a High level on this page. No7 features niacinamide across the products on this page, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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