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No7 vs Grown Alchemist

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

No7 and Grown Alchemist are distinct skincare lines, with the British brand established in 1935 and acquired by Sycamore Partners in 2025 focusing on serums, eye treatments, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter is loved for its cleansers, serums, and targeted formulas. No7 products suit mature skin and dry skin best, featuring key ingredients like shea butter that protect skin and mitigate erythema, whereas its counterpart suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin. Both brands differ in their specific standout offerings for various concerns, allowing users to choose between the former's advanced night creams and the latter's gentle gel and cream cleansers.

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

Popular No7 vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

No7Grown Alchemist
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “Very light weight — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Gentle Formula and Deep Hydration Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Cleansing and Scent Experience Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Doesn't dry out my skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Gets everything nice and clean — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Radiance Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Brighter complexion — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “helped reduce puffiness — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Packaging and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Expensive for amount provided — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “tube cracks easily — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Fragrance and Makeup Performance Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

No7 or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

No7 performs better for skin texture, deep hydration, and radiance, while Grown Alchemist offers better cleansing and scent experiences. For mature skin, Lovi rates No7's Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream as Superior and its Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream as Superior.

What is the difference between No7 and Grown Alchemist?

No7 offers a much larger range of products focused on mature and dry skin with key ingredients like retinol and vitamin C, whereas Grown Alchemist features a limited selection of gentle cleansers and a serum. Lovi rates No7 as High or Superior for skin types like mature and dry skin across many products, while Grown Alchemist products mostly receive Average fit levels.

Which is more affordable, No7 or Grown Alchemist?

Packaging and value concerns are noted for No7, while affordability details are not specified for either brand on the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, No7 or Grown Alchemist?

Neither brand clearly outperforms the other for causing fewer breakouts based on the products on this page, as both offer items with varying blemish-related fit levels depending on the specific product. For instance, No7 features items like the Restore & Renew Serum where Lovi rates the fit as High for acne-prone skin, while Grown Alchemist includes the Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser which also achieves a High fit level for acne-prone skin.

When were No7 and Grown Alchemist founded and who currently owns them?

No7 was founded in 1935 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025, while Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008 and is independently owned.

How many No7 products on the page contain fragrance compared to Grown Alchemist?

Ten out of thirteen No7 products on this page list a fragrance, whereas every Grown Alchemist product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which brand performs better for skin texture and smoothing based on review themes?

No7 performs better for skin texture and smoothing based on the review themes.

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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