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RoC vs No7

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular RoC vs No7 products

People Say

RoCNo7
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “leaves the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Wrinkle and Fine Line Reduction Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Lightweight and Non-Greasy Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
    • “good for sensitive skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Value and Cost Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Worth the price — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “better than high-end products — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “best bang for buck — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “Best value retinol — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Slight burning initially — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice difference — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “No difference after weeks — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “did nothing for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “No change in wrinkles/spots — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
    • “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”

RoC vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy RoC routine · £114.75 · 91% fitBuy No7 routine · £124.87 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

RoC vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · £202.94 · 89% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

RoC vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy RoC routine · £180.66 · 88% fitBuy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

RoC or No7: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but RoC tends to edge ahead for wrinkle reduction and lightweight serums, while No7 often does better for skin texture and gentleness. For dry sensitive skin specifically, Lovi rates No7 as Superior and RoC as High.

What is the difference between RoC and No7?

When comparing the products on this page, RoC and No7 both offer a Superior routine fit for mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin. RoC achieves Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while No7 achieves Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin.

RoC or No7 for dry skin?

Both RoC and No7 are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for each brand. The products on this page help target dryness with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin in RoC and niacinamide in No7.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

RoC or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both RoC and No7 offer great moisturizers, with Lovi fit levels for dry skin reaching Superior for both brands. RoC is a better choice for wrinkle and fine line reduction, while No7 is better for gentleness and sensitivity.

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

Which is more affordable, RoC or No7?

RoC is more affordable, as reviewers on this page note that it offers good value. No7 does not have a corresponding advantage in pricing on this page.

RoC or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both RoC and No7 provide a High routine fit level on this page. RoC helps with lightweight and non-greasy textures, whereas No7 focuses on improving skin feel and texture.

RoC or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both RoC and No7 offer sunscreen options on this page that provide high Lovi fit levels for dry, mature, and sensitive skin. For instance, the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30 by RoC and the Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream by No7 both help protect the skin from ultraviolet injury.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001

RoC or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both RoC and No7 are great choices since Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit level. No7 features Niacinamide, which may help control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021

RoC or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit on this page, while No7 has a High fit. Both brands offer products with ingredients like retinol that help target skin concerns.

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

RoC or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, No7 offers superior routine fit compared to RoC, which has a high fit. Both brands feature products that help hydrate dry skin, such as moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

RoC or No7 for mature skin?

Both RoC and No7 offer a Superior Lovi routine fit for mature skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page help with wrinkle and fine line reduction and improve skin texture.

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

RoC or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both RoC and No7 offer products that fit skin with dark spots well, achieving an equal Superior routine fit level on this page. RoC features retinol as a key ingredient, which helps stimulate collagen and improve skin, while No7 utilizes niacinamide, which may reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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

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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