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Dermalogica vs No7

Dermalogica and No7 are two established skincare lines that offer targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, eye products, and sunscreens. The American brand relies on science with hardworking formulations featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to suit sensitive, dry, oily, and aging skin best, while the British brand builds its products around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature skin and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their foundational ingredients and geographical origins, yet each provides dedicated solutions for specific concerns through well-crafted regimens.

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.

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”

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or No7: which is better?

Both Dermalogica and No7 have strong options, with Dermalogica standing out for intense hydration and No7 excelling in skin texture and smoothing. The products on this page for No7 feature key ingredients like niacinamide, which may help reduce skin pigmentation.

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What is the difference between Dermalogica and No7?

Dermalogica is an American brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever, while No7 is a British brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners. Reviewers note that No7 does better for skin texture and smoothing, lightweight absorption, and radiance, whereas Dermalogica offers other positive benefits.

Dermalogica or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with No7 providing superior options for mature skin and Dermalogica excelling in barrier repair for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in both brands, helps improve skin hydration and reduce signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or No7?

No7 is often noted by reviewers for having a high price point among the products on this page, while Dermalogica also faces complaints about its high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Dermalogica or No7?

Both Dermalogica and No7 are well-suited for acne-prone skin, with several products on this page achieving High fit levels for that skin type. However, some reviewers note that Dermalogica sometimes causes breakouts or reactions.

Dermalogica or No7: which brand has better skin texture and smoothing results?

No7 does better for skin texture and smoothing results compared to Dermalogica according to reviewers on this page. The products on this page feature key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

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

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, Dermalogica or No7?

Dermalogica lists no fragrance in the ingredients for any of the products on this page, whereas No7 includes fragrance in some of its products.

Dermalogica or No7: which brand is better for sensitive skin regarding irritation?

Both Dermalogica and No7 have an equal fit for sensitive skin. Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance, which helps reduce irritation risks.

Dermalogica or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both Dermalogica and No7 offer effective sunscreen options, with Dermalogica featuring products like Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 and Invisible Physical Defense SPF30 that have a High fit for dry skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots. No7 also provides sun protection products such as Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream and Lift & Luminate Day Cream, which help protect mature skin and skin with dark spots.

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.

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