La Roche-Posay vs No7
La Roche-Posay and No7 are well-established European skincare brands designed to address various skin needs. The French brand offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products with glycerin, thermal water, and niacinamide that suit sensitive skin and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand provides serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, fitting mature skin and dry skin best. Ultimately, they differ in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and the specific complexions they prioritize.
La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989.
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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 La Roche-Posay and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular La Roche-Posay vs No7 products
People Say
Skin Texture Improvement Mostly 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”
- “lightweight and absorbs quickly — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
- “skin feels plump — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Sensitive Skin Friendly Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Only cream that doesn't sting — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
- “Calmed my skin after a chemical peel — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
- “no stinging — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Brightening and Dark Spots Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “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”
- “skin looks brighter — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
Packaging and Pump Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “pump stops working — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
- “Pump stopped working halfway — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
- “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “instructions were in larger font — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
Stinging and Irritation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “burns my eyes — La Roche-Posay Anthelios”
- “burned my face — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
- “dried my skin out — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
Texture and Pilling Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “needs to be rubbed in — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “Can pill/roll off — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
- “pills like crazy — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
Strong Fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes 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”
- “scent is awful — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
La Roche-Posay vs No7 routines for dry skin
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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
- Cleanser Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
Cicaplast Baume B5+
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$16.23
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SPF
Anthelios
Morning
S$32.58
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Pre-Cleanser
Micellar Water Ultra
Evening · Once a week
S$41.97
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
Buy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fit
Buy La Roche-Posay routine · S$104.01 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
La Roche-Posay vs No7 routines for oily skin
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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
- Cleanser Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$43.56
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SPF
Anthelios
Morning
S$32.58
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Pre-Cleanser
Micellar Water Ultra
Evening · Once a week
S$41.97
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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
Cicaplast Baume B5+
Evening · Once a week
S$16.23
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Cleansing Mask
Effaclar Mask
Once a week
S$33.56
Buy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fit
Buy La Roche-Posay routine · S$248.55 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
La Roche-Posay vs No7 routines for combination skin
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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
- Cleanser Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
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Moisturizer
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$43.56
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SPF
Anthelios
Morning
S$32.58
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Pre-Cleanser
Micellar Water Ultra
Evening · Once a week
S$41.97
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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
Cicaplast Baume B5+
Evening · Once a week
S$16.23
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Cleansing Mask
Effaclar Mask
Once a week
S$33.56
Buy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fit
Buy La Roche-Posay routine · S$144.85 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
La Roche-Posay or No7: which is better?
Both brands are great, as La Roche-Posay is better for sensitive skin while No7 is better for dry skin and mature skin. Lovi gives La Roche-Posay a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas Lovi gives No7 a Superior routine fit for dry skin.
What is the difference between La Roche-Posay and No7?
La Roche-Posay is better for sensitive skin, while No7 is superior for mature skin and skin texture improvement. Both brands offer equal levels of hydration and moisture.
La Roche-Posay or No7 for dry skin?
Both brands offer solid options for dry skin, with Lovi rating No7 as Superior and La Roche-Posay as High for dry skin routines. No7 helps provide deep hydration and moisture, while La Roche-Posay is especially soothing for sensitive skin types.
La Roche-Posay or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer strong moisturizers, but No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for mature and dry skin on the products on this page, while La Roche-Posay is generally better suited for sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, La Roche-Posay or No7?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either La Roche-Posay or No7, though reviewers of La Roche-Posay often note concerns regarding price, value, and size.
Between La Roche-Posay and No7, which brand performs better for skin texture improvement?
No7 performs better for skin texture improvement among the products on this page. Reviewers report that No7 helps improve skin feel and texture.
How do the fragrance-free product ratios compare between La Roche-Posay and No7?
La Roche-Posay has 21 fragrance-free products out of 35 on the page, while No7 has 10 out of 13 fragrance-free options. This means No7 has a slightly higher proportion of fragrance-free products overall.
Which brand has more products causing skin irritation and adverse reactions according to reviewers?
No7 has more products causing skin irritation and adverse reactions, as this issue is often mentioned by reviewers for the brand.
La Roche-Posay or No7 for oily skin?
Both brands are a good choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates their routines as High for this skin type.
La Roche-Posay or No7: which sunscreen is better?
La Roche-Posay offers a sunscreen range on this page that achieves a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive, combination, acne-prone, and mature skin, making it a stronger choice for those needs.
La Roche-Posay or No7 for sensitive skin?
La Roche-Posay is a better choice for sensitive skin as it has more fragrance-free options and is rated as more sensitive-skin friendly among review themes.
La Roche-Posay or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Both La Roche-Posay and No7 fit acne-prone skin well, with the products on this page achieving a High fit level for both brands. La Roche-Posay may be a better choice for sensitive, acne-prone complexions due to its strong focus on sensitive-skin friendly formulations.
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
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Ethosomes of Phenylethyl Resorcinol as Vesicular Delivery System for Skin Lightening Applications
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 14 molecules inhibiting UV daylight-induced pigmentation
Amino acid complex (AAComplex) benefits in cosmetic products: In vitro and in vivo clinical studies
Comparative benefit of two thermal spring waters after photodynamic therapy procedure
Comprehensive assessment of the efficacy and safety of a clay mask in oily and acne skin
Comparison of methods for assessing photoprotection against ultraviolet A in vivo
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Effects of an ultraviolet B radiation absorber on photocarcinogenesis in hairless albino mice
In vitro analysis of immunoprotective effects of topical sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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