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Dr. Althea vs No7

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Dr. Althea and No7 are established skincare brands from South Korea and the United Kingdom that offer thoughtful moisturizers, gentle cleansers, nourishing serums, and specialized treatments. The Korean brand is known for soothing formulas driven by ingredients that suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout solutions like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, the 345 Relief Cream, and the Vitamin C Boosting Serum. Meanwhile, the British brand relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid within serums, eye products, and moisturizers that fit mature skin and dry skin best, including the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum, the Pure Retinol Eye Cream, and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Ultimately, both offer distinct approaches to hydration and care, allowing every user to find a reliable path to healthier skin.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs No7 products

People Say

Dr. AltheaNo7
  • Soothing and Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “consistently hydrated mornings — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Rarely NotedMostly 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”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Brightening and Even Skin Tone 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”
    • “faded dark spots — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Reduces Fine Lines and Anti-Aging Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Fine lines appear reduced — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
  • Subtle or Lacking Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't see big difference — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Difficult or Poor Packaging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Hard to see remaining amount — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “hard to squeeze — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Eye and Facial Irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Clouds vision temporarily — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

Dr. Althea vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · £104.68 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · £124.87 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · £189.45 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dr. Althea vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · £153.55 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or No7: which is better?

Dr. Althea and No7 are both strong choices, with Dr. Althea performing better for acne-prone skin and No7 taking the lead for mature skin. Reviewers find that Dr. Althea offers more soothing and gentle formulas, while No7 delivers better results for skin texture, brightening, and anti-aging.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and No7?

Dr. Althea leans towards soothing formulas and gentle cleansers, while No7 focuses more on anti-aging benefits and smoothing skin texture. For specific skin types, Lovi rates Dr. Althea as superior for acne-prone skin, whereas No7 achieves a superior rating for mature skin.

Dr. Althea or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Dr. Althea and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit level on this page. Dr. Althea helps provide soothing and gentle hydration through fragrance-free formulas, while No7 helps improve skin texture and reduce signs of aging.

Dr. Althea or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Dr. Althea offers a Superior fit for acne-prone skin with its fragrance-free 345 Relief Cream, while No7 achieves a Superior fit for mature skin with its Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea focuses on soothing hydration, whereas No7 excels in anti-aging results and deep moisture.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Dr. Althea and No7.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance?

Dr. Althea has no products on this page with fragrance, while No7 has three products on this page with fragrance. Therefore, No7 has more products containing fragrance.

Dr. Althea or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Althea achieves a High Lovi fit level and No7 achieves a High Lovi fit level, making them equal. Reviewers find that the products on this page for No7 offer better skin texture and smoothing.

Dr. Althea or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates both Dr. Althea and No7 as a High fit. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Dr. Althea offer a soothing and gentle formula, whereas No7 has more complaints about skin irritation and adverse reactions.

Dr. Althea or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit, while No7 reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea provides soothing and gentle formulas, making it a strong choice for this skin type.

Dr. Althea or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for Dr. Althea. No7 also stands out on this page for reducing fine lines and anti-aging benefits.

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Dr. Althea or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and Dr. Althea as High. No7 delivers strong anti-aging benefits, while Dr. Althea offers fragrance-free, gentle formulations.

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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