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Biore vs No7

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Biore and No7 are two established skincare labels offering distinct paths to daily wellness. The Japanese brand is known for sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas, while the British brand focuses on serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both cater to different complexions, with the former suiting sensitive and combination skin best and the latter fitting mature and dry skin. They differ primarily in their heritage and targeted ingredients, providing tailored options for individual routines.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs No7 products

People Say

BioreNo7
  • Hydrating and dewy Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “dryness eradicated immediately — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Smooths skin texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Immediate results Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Quick absorption Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Strong scent or 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 alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Burned my face — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Caused breakouts — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Drying and stripping Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Can be drying — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “caused flaky skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”

Biore vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · £124.87 · 90% fitBuy Biore routine · £140.14 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Biore vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Biore routine · £235.68 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Biore routine · £217.77 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or No7: which is better?

No7 reaches Superior Lovi fit levels for dry, mature, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin, while Biore achieves a Superior Lovi fit level only for sensitive skin. No7 offers targeted anti-aging and deep hydration with key ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, though it is more frequently associated with drying and irritation complaints.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Biore and No7?

Biore has a routine fit of Superior for sensitive skin on this page, whereas No7 has a routine fit of Superior for mature skin, dry skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin. No7 features a wider variety of specialized serums and creams containing ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that help address aging and pigmentation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Biore or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Biore has a High fit. No7 offers deep hydration and moisture as well as high-fitting products like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream, though reviewers also note some dryness and heavy texture complaints.

Biore or No7: which sunscreen is better?

For sunscreens, Biore offers UV Aqua Rich, which has a High Lovi fit for combination skin and Average fits for oily, acne-prone, and mature skin, while No7 offers sunscreens like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, which has a High Lovi fit for mature, dry, and sensitive skin and Average fits for combination and oily skin.

Which is more affordable, Biore or No7?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether Biore or No7 is more affordable.

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

Biore has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, 10 out of 13 products on the No7 page list no fragrance, with three products containing it.

Biore or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Biore has a Superior routine fit on this page, while No7 has a High routine fit. Every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas three No7 products contain fragrance.

Biore or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and Biore as High. No7 features key ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Biore or No7 for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, No7 achieves a Superior routine fit on this page, while Biore reaches a High fit level. No7 includes key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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