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Elemis vs No7

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Elemis and No7 are established British skincare brands that offer expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, sunscreens, and eye products enriched with nourishing ingredients like glycerin, vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit mature and dry skin best, while Elemis also accommodates balanced and sensitive skin types through gentle and deeply hydrating formulations. They differ primarily in their founding years, corporate ownership, and specific targeted product lineups such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs No7 products

People Say

ElemisNo7
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Softening 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”
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Gentle on Skin and Exfoliation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “sweeps away dead cells — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Additional Benefits and Versatility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “pores have closed up — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Brightening and Radiance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “instantly fresh glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Dryness and Heavy Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “finished too quickly — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Verdict still out. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”

Elemis vs No7 serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Elemis or No7: which is better?

No7 is better for skin smoothing and softening as well as additional benefits and versatility compared to Elemis. Furthermore, No7 features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Elemis and No7?

Elemis is a UK-founded brand owned by L'Occitane Group, while No7 is owned by Sycamore Partners and fits mature, dry, and sensitive skin best based on its brand-focused routines. No7 features key ingredients like Vitamin C and niacinamide across the products on this page, whereas Elemis products often use glycerin and shea butter. Furthermore, topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Elemis or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with No7 providing superior fit for mature skin in products like the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. No7 relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter, helping to deliver deep hydration and moisture as supported by clinical findings.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Elemis or No7?

No7 is the more affordable brand, whereas Elemis has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or No7?

Both Elemis and No7 products on this page show similar average fit levels for acne-prone skin, so neither brand clearly causes fewer breakouts.

Between Elemis and No7, which brand offers better results for anti-aging and line reduction?

No7 offers better anti-aging and line reduction results, with products on this page rated Superior for mature skin. Retinol, which is included in No7 products, helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

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

How do the fragrance options differ between Elemis and No7 skincare lines?

Elemis includes fragrance in the vast majority of the products on this page, whereas most No7 products on this page list no fragrance. This means Elemis shoppers encounter scents much more frequently across the line.

Which brand has a higher percentage of products containing no fragrance, Elemis or No7?

No7 has a higher percentage of products containing no fragrance, with about 77 percent of the products on this page listing no fragrance compared to about 18 percent for Elemis.

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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