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Cetaphil vs No7

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Cetaphil and No7 are two established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. Cetaphil is an American brand founded in 1947 known for cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol, which suit combination and acne-prone skin best. No7 is a British brand founded in 1935 featuring serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, fitting mature skin and dry skin best. Both brands differ significantly in their ingredient profiles and ideal skin types.

Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Cetaphil vs No7 products

People Say

CetaphilNo7
  • Texture, weight, and absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Gentle for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “healed my dry patches — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft, not tight. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Skin improvement and anti-aging results Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Brightening and complexion benefits 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”
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
  • Versatile and daily use Often MentionedNot noted
    • “great for face and body — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “recommended by my derm — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Formula changes and irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “New version burns my face. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “burns my face now — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • 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”
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
  • Lack of visible results Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fitBuy Cetaphil routine · S$257.68 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Cetaphil routine · S$330.00 · 83% fitBuy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Cetaphil routine · S$348.51 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Cetaphil or No7: which is better?

Both brands perform well across skin types, but Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily care, while No7 is superior for anti-aging and texture improvements. For routine fit, Cetaphil reaches a High level across all skin types, and No7 reaches a Superior level for dry and mature skin.

What is the difference between Cetaphil and No7?

Cetaphil focuses on gentle, hydrating daily care with products like the Gentle Skin Cleanser, making it well-suited for sensitive skin, while No7 emphasizes anti-aging and skin texture improvements with treatments like the Restore & Renew Serum. For dry skin and mature skin, No7 achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Cetaphil's High fit level.

Cetaphil or No7 for dry skin?

Both Cetaphil and No7 are good options for dry skin, with No7 having a Superior routine fit and Cetaphil having a High routine fit on this page. No7 helps provide deep hydration and moisture, while Cetaphil offers gentle, non-stripping cleansers and hydrating moisturizers.

Cetaphil or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Cetaphil and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with Cetaphil providing hydrating options that are well-suited for sensitive skin, while No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for dry and mature skin. Reviewers note that Cetaphil moisturizers deliver deep and non-greasy hydration, whereas No7 products help with skin feel, texture improvements, and anti-aging results.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or No7?

Neither Cetaphil nor No7 is noted for affordability on this page, as pricing information is not provided for either brand.

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

Cetaphil has more fragrance-free products on this page than No7, with 26 out of 27 items listing no fragrance compared to 10 out of 13 for No7.

Cetaphil or No7 for fading skin with dark spots?

Both Cetaphil and No7 offer products that fit skin with dark spots well on this page, with No7 providing superior results for anti-aging and brightening benefits. Niacinamide, found across the products on this page, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

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Cetaphil or No7 for oily skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Cetaphil is noted as more versatile and daily-use focused, while No7 is better for texture, weight, and absorption.

Cetaphil or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil has a superior fit for sunscreens on this page, with multiple options like the Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 achieving Superior ratings across multiple skin types. No7 offers sunscreens that are rated High for mature and dry skin types on the products on this page.

Cetaphil or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands fit sensitive skin well, but Cetaphil is often preferred for being especially gentle and non-stripping on the products on this page. No7 also offers a high routine fit for sensitive skin, though it tends to have more scent complaints.

Cetaphil or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Cetaphil tends to do better for being gentle on sensitive skin, while No7 focuses on texture improvements.

Cetaphil or No7 for mature skin?

Both brands are a great match for mature skin, with Lovi giving No7 a Superior routine fit and Cetaphil a High routine fit. No7 stands out for its anti-aging and line reduction results, while Cetaphil is known for gentle and hydrating everyday care.

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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