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Cetaphil vs No7

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Cetaphil and No7 are enduring skincare brands founded in 1947 and 1935, respectively. The American brand is widely loved for its thoughtful cleansers, moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and more, which are carefully formulated with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to suit combination skin and sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more, built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature skin and dry skin best. While both provide targeted care, they differ in their foundational formulations 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 · £124.87 · 90% fitBuy Cetaphil routine · £92.66 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Cetaphil routine · £191.77 · 84% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Cetaphil vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Cetaphil routine · £172.93 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Cetaphil or No7: which is better?

Cetaphil and No7 both perform well, but they fit different needs because the products on this page show Cetaphil is better for gentle hydration and sensitive skin, while No7 is better for mature skin and anti-aging results. Niacinamide may help reduce pigmentation and skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Cetaphil and No7?

Cetaphil is better for gentle daily use, hydration, and sensitive skin with products on this page, while No7 does better for skin improvement, anti-aging results, and brightening. Niacinamide may help reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Cetaphil or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Cetaphil has a High fit. Cetaphil also offers products on this page such as the Rich Hydrating Night Cream that achieve a Superior fit level for dry skin.

Cetaphil or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Cetaphil is better for gentle, hydrating daily use, while No7 is better for targeted anti-aging and moisture. The products on this page show that Cetaphil fits sensitive skin well, whereas No7 fits mature skin well.

Which is more affordable, Cetaphil or No7?

This page does not provide pricing information for either Cetaphil or No7.

Cetaphil or No7: which brand is gentler for sensitive skin?

Cetaphil is gentler for sensitive skin, as the products on this page fit sensitive skin well and reviewers mostly mention its gentle, non-stripping cleansers. No7 may be a less ideal choice for sensitive skin because its reviews frequently mention skin irritation and adverse reactions.

Cetaphil or No7: which offers better anti-aging results?

No7 offers better anti-aging results for the products on this page, as it is noted for skin improvement and anti-aging outcomes compared to Cetaphil. Retinol, which is included in No7 products, helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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

Cetaphil or No7: which is better for skin with dark spots?

No7 is better for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Cetaphil. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Cetaphil or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Cetaphil and No7 achieve a High routine fit level on Lovi. Cetaphil features products on this page that are tailored for oil control, while No7 offers lightweight and fast-absorbing textures that help improve skin feel.

Cetaphil or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Cetaphil is a better fit for sensitive skin regarding sunscreens on this page, as its Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 40, Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50, and Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion all achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive and dry sensitive skin. No7 offers sunscreens such as Lift & Luminate Day Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream, which feature mature skin as their primary focus with High fit levels.

Cetaphil or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Cetaphil fits well with a High Lovi rating and is noted by reviewers as being gentle and non-stripping. No7 also achieves a High Lovi routine fit for sensitive skin, though reviewers note that it may cause skin irritation and adverse reactions.

Cetaphil or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a High fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Cetaphil is best for gentle, non-stripping cleansing and everyday hydration, while No7 helps improve skin texture and reduce the signs of aging.

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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