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Medicube vs No7

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Medicube and No7 are established skincare houses that offer distinct paths to complexion health. Medicube is a 2016 Korean brand known for moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks featuring niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and oily acne-prone skin. Conversely, the British brand No7 relies on vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid across serums, eye products, and moisturizers to primarily benefit mature and dry skin. While both address diverse complexions, they differ in their heritage, core ingredients, and regional origins.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs No7 products

People Say

MedicubeNo7
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “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 Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “leaves my eye area soft and wrinkle free — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
  • Gentle and Soothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “calming the skin — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Versatility and Extras Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels cooling on application — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
  • Firming, Plumping, and Anti-Aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “skin feels firmer — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “fine lines vanished — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Packaging and Quantity Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube is tiny for the price — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “price is a bit steep — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “too thick — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “Can pill/roll off — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent 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”
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stinging — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “skin was slightly red — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “slight tingling sensation — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”

Medicube vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy Medicube routine · £104.78 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · £124.87 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Medicube vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Medicube routine · £116.80 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medicube vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitBuy Medicube routine · £112.43 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Medicube or No7: which is better?

Both Medicube and No7 are great choices, with Medicube offering superior glow and radiance while No7 excels in firming, plumping, and anti-aging. For mature skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, No7 fits better with a Superior level compared to Medicube's High level.

What is the difference between Medicube and No7?

Medicube and No7 both fit dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin well, but No7 reaches a Superior fit level for mature skin and skin with dark spots where Medicube is High. No7 tends to do better for skin texture and smoothing, while Medicube stands out more for glow and radiance.

Medicube or No7 for dry skin?

Both Medicube and No7 are well suited for dry skin, with Lovi rating the routine fit for both brands as Superior. Medicube offers deeply hydrating moisturizers that help improve moisture levels, while No7 features rich creams like Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream that provide deep hydration and moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022

Medicube or No7: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing the moisturizers on this page, Medicube is better for a radiant glow, while No7 is better for firming, plumping, and anti-aging benefits. No7 also tends to have a heavier texture and stronger fragrance in certain products compared to Medicube.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or No7?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so a direct comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Between Medicube and No7, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

No7 is better suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Medicube's High level. No7 is noted for texture and firming benefits, while Vitamin A helps stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

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

How do the fragrance profiles of Medicube and No7 products compare across their lines?

Medicube offers a fragrance-free choice for the products on this page more often than No7, with 23 out of 25 Medicube products listing no fragrance compared to 10 out of 13 No7 products.

Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing according to review themes?

No7 performs better for skin texture and smoothing.

Medicube or No7 for oily skin?

Both Medicube and No7 are great for oily skin, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit for this skin type. Medicube features products like the Zero Foam Cleanser and Zero Pore Pad that help manage excess oil, while No7 offers lightweight, fast-absorbing options.

Medicube or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands are a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi, but Medicube tends to do better with skin irritation and sensitivity. Reviewers note that Medicube has fewer fragranced products on this page, which helps reduce the risk of adverse reactions.

Medicube or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Medicube and No7 fit acne-prone skin at a High level on this page. Reviewers report that Medicube is less prone to skin irritation and sensitivity.

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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