Bioderma vs No7
Bioderma and No7 are two established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily beauty routines. The French brand, founded in 1977, is known for its gentle moisturizers, makeup removers, serums, and cleansers formulated with glycerin, making it well-suited for dry skin and combination skin. Conversely, the British brand, founded in 1935, focuses on serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens featuring vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to best support mature skin and dry skin. While both collections address varied concerns like acne-prone skin and dark spots, they differ fundamentally in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and targeted formulations.
Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.
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 Bioderma and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Bioderma vs No7 products
People Say
Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
- “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
- “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Texture and Fast Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
- “glides on smoothly — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
- “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
- “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
- “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Improved Skin Texture and Smoothing Not 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”
Fading Dark Spots and Anti-Aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “Lightened sun spots — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “It brightened my skin and faded dark spots. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Often MentionedNot noted
- “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
- “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
- “melts makeup away — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
Lack of Visible Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “I have been using this since last month, I didn't see significant changes — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
- “Did nothing for my dark circles — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye”
- “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Skin Irritation and Reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “stings my eyes bad — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
- “Stings on open pimples — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
- “caused tiny bumps — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
Packaging Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
- “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
- “paint peels off the tube — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
- “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Bioderma vs No7 routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Atoderm Huile de Douche
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$28.24
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
Atoderm Crème Ultra
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$33.21
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
S$21.09
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Pre-Cleanser
Sensibio H2O
Evening · Once a week
S$24.29
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$37.96
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
S$75.55
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
S$39.68
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$48.24
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
Buy Bioderma routine · S$274.28 · 90% fit
Buy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Bioderma vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Sébium Gel moussant
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$38.04
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
Sébium Mat Control
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$26.08
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Sébium H2O
Evening · Once a week
S$46.33
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$37.96
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
S$75.55
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$48.24
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy Bioderma routine · S$496.74 · 88% fit
Buy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Bioderma vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Sébium Gel moussant
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$38.04
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
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Moisturizer
Sébium Mat Control
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$26.08
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Sensibio H2O
Evening · Once a week
S$24.29
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$37.96
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
S$75.55
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$48.24
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy Bioderma routine · S$371.00 · 90% fit
Buy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Bioderma or No7: which is better?
Both brands are great, but Bioderma is better for gentle cleansing and barrier repair, while No7 is better for anti-aging and smoothing the skin. Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin.
What is the difference between Bioderma and No7?
Bioderma focuses on barrier-repairing moisturizers and gentle cleansers, while No7 focuses on anti-aging and smoothing texture. For overall routine fit, Bioderma is a Superior match for combination skin and oily acne-prone skin, while No7 is a Superior match for mature skin.
Bioderma or No7 for dry skin?
Both Bioderma and No7 achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin, offering strong deep hydration and moisture. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers alongside gentle cleansers, while No7 provides deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.
Bioderma or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Bioderma and No7 both offer great moisturizers, with Bioderma standing out for its soothing, barrier-repairing formulas and No7 excelling in deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.
Which is more affordable, Bioderma or No7?
Reviews note that Bioderma sometimes has high price point and value concerns, while the provided page facts do not contain pricing information to directly compare affordability.
Bioderma or No7 for fading dark spots?
No7 is better for fading dark spots as it excels in anti-aging and smoothing, whereas the products on this page for Bioderma fit skin with dark spots at an Average level. No7 relies on key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Bioderma or No7 for oily skin?
Both Bioderma and No7 achieve a High routine fit for oily skin, making them equally suitable options depending on your preference. Bioderma offers gentle cleansing and barrier-repairing formulations, while No7 provides lightweight, fast-absorbing textures.
Bioderma or No7 for sensitive skin?
Both brands offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. Bioderma is often noted for gentle, non-irritating makeup removers and soothing moisturizers, while No7 features key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
Bioderma or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Bioderma has a High fit level for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, offering gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers. No7 also has a High fit level for acne-prone skin, providing deep hydration and lightweight textures.
Bioderma or No7 for mature skin?
No7 is better for mature skin on this page, offering superior anti-aging and smoothing benefits compared to Bioderma, which has an average fit for this skin type.
Bioderma or No7 for combination skin?
Bioderma is a superior fit for combination skin on the products on this page compared to No7, which is a high fit. Both brands offer good hydration, but Bioderma tends to be gentler and more effective for cleansing.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Hesperidin, Hesperetin, Rutinose, and Rhamnose Act as Skin Anti-Aging Agents
Development of Polymeric Micelles of Oleanolic Acid and Evaluation of Their Clinical Efficacy
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo study
Formulation strategies to modulate the topical delivery of anti-inflammatory compounds
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Interest in Micellar Solution to Reduce Unpleasant Skin Sensations
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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