Boots No 7 Review: A Review of The 10 Most Popular No 7 Skin Care Products

Have you heard of Boots No 7 skincare? If you’re from the UK, your answer is probably “Well, of course!” But if you’re an American consumer, this skincare brand may be new to you. If so, here’s what you need to know; the Boots brand can trace its roots back to 1849 and has since become the UK’s largest drugstore.

The Boots No7 skin care line debuted in 1935 and positioned itself as a prestigious but affordable collection. It launched with 11 products and the tagline “the modern way to loveliness”.

But can Boots No 7 skin care products really give you results? To answer that question, we’re going to evaluate the formulation details, including the key ingredients in No 7 skin care products and the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skincare. We’ll also share some No 7 reviews so that you can get an idea of what customers really think of these products.

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What’s Inside No 7 Skincare

Here’s a closer look at the active ingredients commonly used in No 7 skincare products. Vitamin C, retinol and peptides make up the core ingredients for the Boots No 7 skincare line. These ingredients should all be part of your skincare routine.

VITAMIN C
We’ve been hearing for years that Vitamin C is the best anti aging ingredient. Antioxidants can fight free radicals that cause aging and damage.

No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum is not the best seller in the Okay skincare range, it’s one of their better formulations.

But our favorite Vitamin C serum is Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum. It contains 3 distinct types of Vitamin C that work together to help fight free radical damage. We recommend using it every morning.

RETINOL
Retinol is touted as the “gold standard” skincare ingredient. It’s in No 7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate. We recommend looking at this retinoid oil serum. It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a new generation retinoid.

PEPTIDES
Collagen helps boost elasticity and firmness. But the collagen molecule is too large to absorb into the skin. This where peptides come in. No 7 Line Correcting Booster Serum contains Matrixyl 3000, a synthetic peptide designed to stimulate collagen production.

Our favorite peptide product is Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum. It contains 7 plant-based peptides to help promote smoother looking skin.

HYALURONIC ACID
Hyaluronic Acid is like a big drink of water that hydrates and helps visibly plump the skin. There’s nothing wrong with using a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, but the best hyaluronic acid formulations come in the form of a concentrated, results-driven serum. It’s found in multiple No7 products, including Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 . Carrot & Stick’s The Repair Serum contains hyaluronic acid.

NIACINAMIDE

A specific form of vitamin B that’s incredibly effective for a multitude of skin concerns including visible aging and pigmentation. It’s in multiple No7 products. We prefer this niacinimide based serum. It contains a concentrated dose niacinamide.

What we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in them. Since skincare products are absorbed down to the cellular level, so there really is no difference.

Here’s a couple of ingredients that you should avoid:

PARABENS

Parabens have been linked to reproductive, immunological, neurological and skin irritation. Parabens penetrate the skin and hang around in our bodies. Multiple No 7 products contain parabens. Parabens keep bacteria out of products. But there are clean alternatives.

We recommend products that are free from parabens, as well as sulphates, and formaldehyde. One brand is Carrot & Stick. We recommend Carrot & Stick The Moisturizer.

SILICONES
Silicones can accumulate in the body and can cause harm to the environment. While silicones are safe, we recommend looking for clean, natural alternatives to silicone. One product that contains plant based silicone is Carrot & Stick’s The Moisturizer. It’s good for you and the planet.

What Are The Top 10 Most Popular No 7 Skin Care Products?

The No7 collection includes skincare, makeup, brushes, as well as a line for men. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 most popular No 7 skin care products.

No 7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate

As you’ll soon learn, this brand is most well known for its anti-aging serums, particularly the No 7 Retinol Serum. Based on the name, you’d think this serum contains 1.5% retinol, right? Well, that’s actually not the case.

The formula includes a 1.5% “retinol complex” which consists of 0.3% pure retinol, 1% retinol optimizer, and 0.2% retinol soother.

Including 1.5% in the name of this product is slightly misleading, in our opinion. But the good news is that even 0.3% pure retinol is enough to produce noticeable results. What kind of results can you expect?

According to a publication in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, retinol is clinically proven to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and unclog pores.

Plus, this serum tackles lines and wrinkles with another powerful anti-aging ingredient — Matrixyl 3000. In case you aren’t familiar with this ingredient, it’s the trademarked peptide that’s made up of two matrikines (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7).

Matrikines are peptides that regulate cell activities through cell signaling. The two matrikines in Matrixyl 3000 work synergistically to restore and maintain the skin’s youthful appearance by signaling to cells to produce more collagen.

Bottom Line: The No 7 Retinol serum combines 0.3% pure retinol with the peptide complex Matrixyl 3000, which both works to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and more.

Similar products: We recommend this retinoid based oil serum, it contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a new generation retinoid.

No 7 Lift and Luminate Serum

No 7 Lift and Luminate Serum includes the vitamin C derivative 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid as one key ingredient. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects your skin from environmental free radical damage. Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance.

As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis. Although, as our in-house biochemist, Elle MacLeman points out, most of the research on vitamin C’s benefits comes from the ingredient L-ascorbic acid.

Bottom Line: No 7 Lift and Luminate Serum includes vitamin C to firm and brighten skin, but keep in mind that the formula may not have the same benefits as vitamin C is often purported to have.

No 7 Lift and Luminate Night Cream

The No 7 Lift and Luminate Night Cream is thick yet lightweight due to the combination of rich emollients like shea butter with silicones like cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone.

Similar to the Lift and Luminate Serum, the Night Cream features vitamin C as a key ingredient, but this time it’s the water-soluble derivative ascorbyl glucoside. After being absorbed into the skin, ascorbyl glucoside is converted to ascorbic acid (the active form of vitamin C) to provide benefits like improving uneven skin tone, fading dark spots, and increasing skin firmness. Ascorbyl glucoside is considered to be more stable than the traditional form of vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid, but research also suggests it may not increase the vitamin C content of the skin as readily.

One problem with No 7 Lift and Luminate Night Cream is the jar packaging, which exposes the formula to air. Why is this a problem? Well, research has shown that antioxidants — like vitamin C — break down in the presence of air, causing them to become less and less effective with each use.

Bottom Line: No 7 Lift and Luminate Night Cream should help your skin to feel soft, but we’re concerned about the jar packaging.

No 7 Lift and Luminate Eye Cream

This No 7 eye cream has a silky texture that will glide on easily, helping the skin around your eyes to feel smooth and moisturized while also possibly disguising signs of aging like crow’s feet.

Notice we said “disguise” signs of aging, not treat or correct. That’s because this eye cream mostly consists of humectants (glycerin, butylene glycol, etc.), silicones (cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane), and denatured alcohol.

You see, alcohol tightens the skin, glycerin hydrates the skin and thereby plumps skin, and silicones form a thin, invisible film that can help disguise signs of aging. However, these effects are temporary and will disappear once you wash off the product.

Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a product to temporarily disguise crow’s feet, this No 7 eye cream is a good option.

No 7 Lift and Luminate Powder

The No 7 Lift and Luminate Powder is a finishing powder that sets makeup while also diffusing light and reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines, leaving skin looking visibly smoother. It’s only available in two shades: light and medium.

The talc in this formula also helps to absorb oil and reduce shine. Perhaps you’ve heard that talc in cosmetics is dangerous, but is that true?

According to the American Cancer Society, while talc is a danger for talc miners or other workers who come in contact with natural, asbestos-contaminated talc fibers, it has not been established as a concern for cosmetics.

Bottom Line: No 7 Lift and Luminate Powder is a finishing powder that uses talc and other natural minerals to absorb excess oil, reduce shine, and create the appearance of visibly smoother skin.

No 7 Line Correcting Booster Serum

This is another No 7 serum with the anti-aging peptide complex Matrixyl 3000 as the key ingredient to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

While Matrixyl 3000 is an excellent ingredient, the rest of this formula is rather simple. It mostly consists of humectants, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, and polyacrylate crosspolymer-6.

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate and polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 don’t really provide benefits to your skin. Rather, they improve the texture and feel of this product, producing an elegant gel texture that dries quickly without feeling greasy or heavy.

Bottom Line: No 7 Line Correcting Booster Serum contains just one ingredient that provides anti-aging benefits, and that’s the peptide complex Matrixyl 3000.

No 7 Restore and Renew Serum

Another No 7 serum that’s mostly made up of filler ingredients and low concentrations of key ingredients. For example, the highest concentration ingredients in this formula include water, dimethicone (a silicone), glycerin and butylene glycol (humectants), aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, and isononyl isononanoate (emollient).

There are low concentrations (less than 1%) of beneficial ingredients like vitamin C, hibiscus extract, sodium hyaluronate, ceramides, and Matrixyl 3000. But in such low amounts, we doubt these ingredients will provide much, if any, benefit.

Bottom Line: A No 7 serum that feels nice and promotes soft skin, but probably won’t do much in terms of anti-aging effects.

No 7 Restore and Renew Night Cream

No 7 Restore and Renew Night Cream is a rich night cream that includes emollients, silicones, and retinyl palmitate.

Retinyl palmitate is an ingredient composed of palmitic acid and retinol (Vitamin A). After being absorbed into the skin, it’s converted to retinol and should provide anti-aging benefits.

Data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may increase your sensitivity to the sun, so make sure you use this at night and apply your sunscreen during the day.

Bottom Line: No 7 Restore and Renew Night Cream is meant to be an anti-aging night cream, but make sure you are using it safely.

No 7 Laboratories Firming Booster Serum

This No 7 serum has a formula that’s very similar to the brand’s other serums, with key ingredients like humectants, silicones, emollients, and aluminum starch octenylsuccinate.

There are also low concentrations of hibiscus extract, sodium hyaluronate, and Matrixyl 3000 in this serum.

Bottom Line: Another No 7 serum is a simple formulation with some beneficial ingredients.

No 7 Laboratories Dark Spot Correcting Booster Serum

This No 7 serum contains ingredients that provide benefits to your skin, such as vitamin C and gluconolactone.

Like we mentioned above, vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects against free radicals, helps to fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, increases radiance, and promotes firmer skin.

Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid (PHA). PHAs are second-generation hydroxy acids that are similar to AHAs but provide high-strength anti-aging benefits without irritation. Therefore, PHAs are an ideal choice for sensitive skin types.

Gluconolactone provides anti-aging, antioxidant, and gentle exfoliating benefits without sun sensitivity. In addition, gluconolactone strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier, thereby leaving it more resilient.

Bottom Line: A No 7 serum with key ingredients like vitamin C and gluconolactone that help to brighten skin, fade dark spots, and reduce signs of aging.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the following sections, we’ll answer these FAQ about No 7:

Which No 7 Serum is Best?
How Much Do No 7 Skin Care Products Cost?
Where to Buy No 7?
No 7 Return Policy?
Is No 7 Cruelty Free?
Is No 7 Vegan?

Which No 7 Serum is Best?

While we weren’t particularly impressed with any of the No 7 serums, if we had to pick one it would be the No 7 Retinol Serum. The serum combines 0.3% pure retinol with the peptide complex Matrixyl 3000, which both provide anti-aging benefits. And this is one of the few No 7 skin care products that doesn’t contain fragrance!

How Much Do No 7 Skin Care Products Cost?

Boots No7 skincare products are priced in line with some of the more expensive drugstore brands, while makeup has a lower price point. For example, the No 7 Retinol Serum costs $36.99 USD while the No 7 Lift and Luminate Powder costs $12.99 USD on the brand’s website.

Where to Buy No 7 Skin Care Products?

In the UK, Boots No7 products are available at Boots stores and on its website. In the US, they can be found online at the Boots No7 website, Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, and Target.

What is The No 7 Return Policy?

The No 7 return policy states, “We offer free returns on all items purchased on No7beauty.com. Please ensure that when you receive an item that you take reasonable care of it, at minimum the items you are returning should be unopened and in any original packaging. You have 14 days from the date of receiving your order to initiate a return.”

Is No 7 Cruelty Free?

Yes, No 7 is cruelty-free. According to the company, “We do not conduct animal testing on our products, or on ingredients used in our products, nor do we commission animal testing on our products or on ingredients used in our products.”

Is No 7 Vegan?

No 7 may offer some vegan products, but this is not a 100% vegan brand.

No 7 Reviews

No 7 reviews on the brand’s website are overall very positive. The product with the most reviews is the No 7 Retinol Serum, which has earned an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars after more than 300 customer reviews.

The positive reviews for the No 7 Retinol Serum mention that it works well to reduce signs of aging such as lines, wrinkles, and dark spots while causing little to no irritation.

For example, one review says, “I am so loving this retinol night serum! I have used other retinol serums from other companies and they always break my skin out or cause a rash, but this retinol treatment by No. 7 is the best! I have been using it for 3 months and have seen a great difference in my skin. My wrinkles are reduced and the dark spots from sun damage have improved. I highly recommend it!!”

And another 5-star review says, “Have been using this product for over 8 months and have noticed good results. I only experienced a little irritation the first night/first morning I used it, but after that there were no ill effects. Use it every night and even on my neck. I use the Restore and Renew collection and have seen a noticeable difference.”

However, there are a handful of negative reviews for the No 7 Retinol Serum from customers who either didn’t see the results they were hoping for, and others who experienced breakouts and/or irritation after using this product.

For example, one review says, “I’ve used this product for over 4 weeks with NO CHANGES AT ALL!!”

Other 1-star reviews say things like, “It broke my face out! I wouldn’t recommend it” and “It really dried my face when I used it. I’m not sure why I only tried it twice.”

Our Verdict

No 7 skincare products are simple formulations, good for those who don’t need active or super hardworking skincare.

Pros

Some No 7 skin care products contain beneficial ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and Matrixyl 3000
Many positive No 7 reviews
No 7 is cruelty-free

Cons

Most No 7 skincare products contain low concentrations of key ingredients
Jar packaging will cause delicate ingredients (like antioxidants) to deteriorate over time

What Are Some Alternatives to No7 ?

If you’re looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, we recommend Carrot & Stick. Carrot & Stick maximizes the use of powerful ingredients and minimizes the use of superficial ones, resulting in advanced skincare solutions that help promote healthy, more youthful-looking skin. We recommend The Repair Serum, followed by The Moisturizer.

References:
Clin Interv Aging. 2006 Dec; 1(4): 327–348.
Nutrients. 2017 Aug; 9(8): 866.
Environmental Working Group’s (EWG’s) Cosmetic Database
American Cancer Society “Talcum Powder and Cancer”

Eve Original review: Dec 18, 2023. Reply

Hi I’m on an aged pension and could not afford to buy until now I saved up and brought the pink pack at Priceline and I am using it now penetration is good and it’s so silky I love itbeen waiting for ages to apply to my skin I’m 81 years old and would recommend any age to start with this beautiful skin care thank you for creating such a lovely product mrs Evelyn lyons.

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Jena Original review: Nov 05, 2022. Reply

I’ve been using No7 Restore and Renew Night Cream for about 6 months. I LOVE IT! The fragrance is very light and the cream itself is wonderfully soft and smooth and seeps into my skin quickly. I’ve repurchased multiple times. You must be incredibly sensitive as my eyes have never been bothered even on the occasions where I rub excess cream around my eyes.

Glenda lundy Original review: Jul 16, 2021. Reply

In the No7 Lift & Luminous Day Cream. Sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 50. It has 3% Avobezone. Recently, there has been a recall on Sunscreen Neutrogena because FDA found that it was cancer causing. I have almost a full jar left of this cream. I think this is an outrage for skin companies to be causing benezone cancer on people!

Laura Original review: Feb 13, 2021. Reply

I bought No7 Restore and Renew Night Cream. It has a horrible fragrance or odor that stings my eyes. I cannot wear it at all on my face or neck. Spent a lot of money for something I can only use on my feet. I suppose all the product line has smelly ingredients as none are labelled fragrance free. Learned my lesson.

Christine Smith Original review: Feb 04, 2021. Reply

I am 62 and have been using no.7 for 2 months. My skin feels firmer, lines diminished and appears smoother. Maybe people who say it rolls off their face when rubbing are using too much. It takes a very small amount.

abbot Original review: Nov 07, 2020. Reply

May I add as a 65 yr old male pharmacist. When in Canada several years ago I saw ads for No 7. I started using them and to this day use the Protect & Preserve after shaving and the night formulation which has Retinyl Palmitate. I have been told I look 45 yrs old. All I know is that I have no wrinkles, aging face or neck skin. I would say DW may not be using the right products: amino acids in am vit A derivative at night. It works (as above). Give it 3 weeks and you will see a difference.

Sharman Original review: Oct 12, 2020. Reply

No 7 lift and Luminate serum After two uses now smells so bad .It is like rotten fish on my face .This product is very expensive and now a complete waste.

Laura Caudle Original review: May 07, 2020. Reply

I’ve been using no7 lift and luminate (for the record I spelled it exactly how it is on my cream) anyway recently I started using the no7 makeup, I’m 55 years old and since I started using this product I promise you on more than I can count I’ve been told I look amazing, I’m not shallow nor fish for compliments but it’s nice to hear I’m pretty so often I’ve started to believe hey maybe I am pretty, my self-esteem has always lacked so I have to tell you if your reading reviews your smart I highly recommend No7 it really has changed a lot in my attitude my self-esteem is so much better I wished I had found this product many years ago, I have learned to simply say Thank you, so Thank you No7 Laura

Jeanette Original review: Apr 10, 2020. Reply

I’m very disappointed in these products. I’ve been using them for 3 months and can’t see any difference in my skin. After applying the product if you rub your face it rolls off almost like a peel. Not a happy customer after spending over $100.00.

Toni Davis Original review: Mar 02, 2020. Reply

I am having the peeling residue also. I can’t put makeup over my No7 products either. What am I doing wrong?

Victoria Scarabino Original review: Feb 14, 2020. Reply

I was trying no 7 surm it looked like it was working but about 1/half was left seems like you don’t get all you pay for like a bag of chips half would like to get a coupon for no 7 want to buy more no 7 stuff

Wendy Hodgden Original review: Feb 09, 2020. Reply

I have used the serum since the day it came out in 2007. I was in London on a vacation and heard about it. I went to the drug store and waited in a line for an hour to get it. I bought several tubes to take home for friends. I have been using it ever since and at 71 people that meet me say I look in my 50’s. I highly recommend it. You can get it in the states at Target.

Donna L Eblen-Hicks Original review: Feb 01, 2020. Reply

I’ve used NO7 for at least five years. I do not see lines disappear as product states I will. I do know the importance of skin care and so I continue. I have sensitive skin and NO7 doesn’t irritate my skin or eyes. I have noticed sun spots have faded in color from that particular product. I use all the serums, creams, cleansers and some make-up products. I will continue to do so.

Sherry Greenberg Original review: Jan 10, 2020. Reply

So happy that I am not the only one to see NO changes after using a whole bottle of the serum. I was soooooo disappointed. I didn’t expect to rollback 20 years, but would have liked to see some of the eye bags or wrinkles look less visible.

Terry Gominiak Original review: Nov 25, 2019. Reply

Considering the amount of money I have spent on your products (day-night-and$50 booster serum) I’m very disappointed. Perhaps this particular viscosity doesn’t work with my skin as after using at any moment should I choose to touch/rub/itch my skin I will end up with a thick rolled up residue not only in my face but my hand. Incredibly embarrassing if someone else does so!!! Considering your products cost (I had heard good things)… This was a waste of my money and time. Huge disappointment!!!!
Terri Gominiak

Bev Gobbi Original review: Sep 21, 2019. Reply

I love all the products of No7 and I have been using them for as long as I have seen it in the stores in Canada. But I will say the one product that disappointed me a bit was the line corrector serum I had used three bottles with no visible results? I am now trying the dark spot serum as I do have some sun damage spots I will keep you all posted. I have had regular use of all the creams for many years and I am 64 years old and have had so so many compliments on my smooth skin I love love the products and they do work.

Kristine Original review: Aug 08, 2019. Reply

So, this article is incorrect on several things; Amazon is not an authorized retailer of NO7, and anything found on Amazon is stolen/unauthorized. The creams are actually 22.99-26.99$, the serums are in the same price range. No7 also includes ingredients to sooth and combat irritation/inflammation. No7, because it is a UK line, is also held to much higher standards than products manufactured in China (Olay), or the U.S. I highly recommend No7. As a licensed Esthetician with many many clients that use it, I’m seeing nothing but beautiful skin.

jacqueline harris Original review: Aug 03, 2019. Reply

Just started using No 7 Dark Spot Correcting Booster Serum and I am very disappointed
My face is swollen and burned I use your makeup which I love but this is a complete
burn on my face.

clarke Original review: Jul 26, 2019. Reply

Why does No 7 products contain Propylene Glycol. I am allergic to this product which is found in embalming fluid. Surely there is a better ingredient than Propylene Glycol. Please look at this ingredient to see if there is better alternative. Thank you

Loretta Original review: Jul 21, 2019. Reply

I’ve been using No. 7 for 6 months and have seen a huge difference in my skin. When I’m asked how old I am people are surprised to find out I’m almost 63 yrs old.

Purisima Fossas Original review: Jul 17, 2019. Reply

Hello, I am 61 yrs young and my face is very dry, is hard for me to keep my face moisturized.
Which creams would you suggest for me?
Thank you

Have a Blessed day

Glynis Lloyd-Hipkiss Original review: Jul 08, 2019. Reply

I have always used Protect & Perfect Serum for years with great results. Since turning 66 I thought I’d try the Restore & Renew Serum, for the older lady, and have broken out all along my jawline with pimples which have large yellow heads, I’m devastated. Should I stop using it and go back to the former product?

Barbara Lee Original review: May 01, 2019. Reply

I fell victim to TV ads and waited patiently for one of my local Walgreens to actually have the product on the shelf when I shopped for the 3rd time. Have used the product for the past 2 weeks and 1 day with no visible results except for the appearance of DEEPER upper lip lines. Would not recommend this product and will attempt to get my money back from Walgreens. I’ve used it alone and/or mixed with my normal skin care line from France. Have stopped using Serum No. 7. As a 75 year old who routinely has a facial no longer than every 3 weeks, I am disappointed that I’m now starting to look my age and I have to say it’s because of the product. Not a fan to say the very least. My skin is firm from years of wonderful facials and the RIGHT for my skin. I stay out of the sun as I am fair skinned and actually allergic to the big orange ball of light. Have used my Yon KA for years and believe in SPF which No. 7 doesn’t admit to. OK enough, stopping the use and going to attempt return. Wish me luck on that one.

Marilyn Original review: Apr 08, 2019. Reply

Not worth the money and terrible for my skin. I usually don’t purchase higher priced makeups etc. but bought two full regimens of No7. One I mailed to my older sister to try and the other I tried now for four days. My face burns and every wrinkle is emphasized so much more and wrinkles I didn’t know I had now appeared. Very disappointed and had to phone my sister and tell her don’t open the box or use I mailed her. I wish I never would have even considered this product but thought would be good for maturing skin use. I do believe the cheaper the better the product as not so many chemicals and other products in the serums and makeups. The more the worse chance of sensitivity and a harsh aging look like this product gave to me. Will use my Dove for sensitive skin and water splashing to try and regain some moisture in my skin so don’t look so wrinkled and taught with burning sensation and peeling. Hope no permanent damage.

Dianne White Original review: Apr 02, 2019. Reply

I am 67 years old. I have tried many products. Have been using No7 serum, day time and night time cream for over a year now. I have seen absolutely no difference in my skin. Wrinkles still there and noticeable. I truly believe it is all in the genes. Pharmacy products are just the same so why spend all that money on something that may work. Also the models are are no older than 35.

Briggette Ema Original review: Mar 23, 2019. Reply

I started using no 7 a week ago. I can feel and see the difference. I too lost my parents and started aging rapidly. Last year I lost my brother. Loss makes you age. I am sorry for your loss and hope these products work for you to see less signs of age.

[email protected] Original review: Mar 21, 2019. Reply

Have been using number 7 Protect & perfect for several years also the makeup I love the product. Just started using the new wrinkle lift love that too. 75 years old and have been told I don’t even look 60. My skin is wonderful.

Marsha Original review: Mar 18, 2019. Reply

I’ve been using No 7 Lift and luminate Triple Action Serum and Night Cream for several years. It has helped to firm my skin and leaves it soft and smooth. From a senior, this is saying something. I have sensitive skin and have had no adverse reaction.

Janet Karovitch Original review: Feb 27, 2019. Reply

Congrats to you!
My parents passed away last year,and I aged so much so quickly. I’ve been using the serum and the targeted wrinkle serum. Wow! What a difference. I’m one happy customer.
Thank you so much for creating such great products.
Janet

Brenda Van Alphen Original review: Jan 11, 2019. Reply

I purchased the Serum yesterday and so far so good. Will continue hoping to see results. My biggest concern with other products in this skin care line is the use of fragrance. Will be returning the Gel Cleanser because of fragrance. I tested the daily face cream in the store unable to use because of fragrance. Have you thought about a line for +60 that is unfragranced?

jadvyga Original review: Jan 09, 2019. Reply

It makes orange peel skin plump-up and become smooth. I recently saw my two sisters after a few years and they couldn’t believe my skin. Also great compliments during my facial. Most effect products I have ever used!!!!

jen Original review: Dec 12, 2018. Reply

I wish I had read these reviews before I bought Restore & Renew neck cream. I have been having problems with cold sores ever since I started with this product! I never for a minute thought that the cause might be my new neck cream I was using. Also I want to add the fragrance in this cream is overpowering…..why oh why with so many people reacting to fragrance do they still insist on adding so much scent?? You can be sure this cream is going in the garbage and not fast enough. I will never buy No 7 product again even with all the good results some people get.

Donna Original review: Nov 27, 2018. Reply

No 7 products are fantastic! The absolute best product is the Serum. I am 67 and it has taken away the lines above my nose and beside my eyes. It makes orange peel skin plump-up and become smooth. I recently saw my two sisters after a few years and they couldn’t believe my skin. Also great compliments during my facial. Most effect products I have ever used!!!!

Marie E. Farrelly Original review: Oct 28, 2018. Reply

I am very happy with the various #7 products that I have purchased. I have seen an improvement with my skin. However, the #7 oil free eye makeup remover does not work at taking off mascara.

MARY MORRIS Original review: Oct 28, 2018. Reply

I purchased Restore & Renew serum, night cream, and eye cream. YES, it’s like putting perfume on your face!! Products have a strong perfume-like scent!! I could only use products for 2 days. My skin turned red and felt like it was burning. My eyes watered slightly and felt uncomfortable. They claim this line is hypoallergenic, so I thought it’d be unscented. I’m now questioning this claim, and have found conflicting info. online about this claim. Now looked up reviews (too late) and see some women, like me, also had burning. Some got sores. Everything’s in the garbage.

I purchased Restore & Renew serum, night cream, and eye cream. Could only use 2 days. My face turned red and felt like it was burning. My eyes watered slightly and felt uncomfortable. I didn’t get any product in my eyes when applying. Products have strong perfume-like scent. I think the scent was making my eyes water. They say products are hypoallergenic, so I thought it would be unscented. I now question that claim, and have seen conflicting info. on-line about this. I then looked up reviews and saw some women, like me, also had burning. Some got sores. Everything is now in garbage.

Leesa Latham Original review: Oct 19, 2018. Reply

Have been happily using No7 lift & Luminate day cream and restore & renew night cream as I need something richer overnight. Was thrilled with the results over a few months so decided to try the restore & renew serum.
BIG MISTAKE! After first day I got a sore dry spot on my upper lip but did not connect it to the serum. It got worse over couple of days, burning & tingling- I even thought I’d somehow got a cold sore (never had one in my life)
But then got more sore red raised patches on my neck & chest then on my nose, around my eyes & forehed. But I still didn’t suspect the serum as I’d got on fine with other No7 product. My doctor prescribed steroid cream but this had no effect as I was still (foolishly) using the serum thinking it might help!!!!!!
I finally started researching reviews of all my current skin care products and was appalled to discover many other women have suffered the same severe skin reaction from using the restore and renew serum. So this is my second day without any No7 products on my face and I can already see the redness is starting to subside, although the raised red welts on my next & chest will take longer to heal I suspect.
All I can say is “shame on you, Boots! I trusted you”

Susan Ortiz Original review: Oct 05, 2018. Reply

The same thing happened to me just a few days ago. I had purchased a tube of No. 7 Lift and Luminate Triple Action Serum a few months ago, then misplaced the tube and found it again last week. I tried applying it on my face and within an hour I had red, inflamed, burning blotches all over my face. This is day three and my face still burns and I can see some skin peeling. I had to put ice packs on my face the first night just to relieve the pain. This morning I woke up and the cracking at both the corrners of my mouth had bled overnight. Healing from this is apparently a slow process. I tried calling Boots’ US office and had to leave a VM because they were closed.

Lynda Original review: Sep 08, 2018. Reply

I have been using No 7 day and night cream since 2012. Restore & Renew Day cream (with SPF15) and the matching Night Cream as well as the Lift & Luminate for Day and Night. I am 71 and have good skin, except for the lines around my mouth. I love, love these products. The products make my skin glow … and the cream has tightened the skin noticeably. This review is meant to tell you that I have experienced the loss of 3 moles which over time melted away. I had one large mole next to my eye, hidden by my eyeglasses, but it was growing larger and was itchy. Over the course of a few months, it came off in a washcloth. The second one did the same. So, with one more on my shoulder, I thought I would try creaming twice a day (day and night cream) … just a little drop of cream and after a couple of months it lifted off. This was 3 times No 7 successfully removed an an ugly mole. I was thrilled as all of these were causing issue and now them are completely gone. I am still amazed that this cream was able to lift these rough brown moles and at the same time is the best cream I have ever used. I am shocked so many customers are having issues with the cream(s) as I have very sensitive skin and have not experienced any problems.

Joyful Original review: Aug 28, 2018. Reply

Horrendous allergic reaction to Boots No 7 serum. I have NEVER had an allergic reaction to anything in my life, and certainly never a beauty product. I have used Boots No 7 face creams with no problems for years. I now have Weeping, scaly skin, soooo sore, swollen eyelids.
I have had to take Piriton.
What the heck is in this serum?

Linda Original review: Jul 23, 2018. Reply

I am a 65 year old African American woman. I have been using No 7 products about a month & satisfied so far. I have heard of no Black women experiencing breakouts, swelling & of course redness. I have no idea why so many say they are experiencing problems. But everything doesn’t work for everybody obviously. I have tried many products in the past, it’s always trial & error. So if it works fine, I benefit from it. If it doesn’t I move on. There is no way of knowing, even with reviews, if any product purchased will work for you or not. Won’t be the first, probably not the last. And some have cost quite a bit more than this one I’m sure. So suck it up ladies! I have a graveyard of lipsticks. Keep trying until you find something that works! That goes with anything: clothes, foods, cosmetics, you name it…

Marilyn Original review: Jul 12, 2018. Reply

I initially liked what this product did for my skin. However, after opening a new jar of moisturizer, I realized that the product was flaking on my skin! Very unsightly! Yes I exfoliate, yes my face was clean. I have stopped using it to make sure that was the issue, and yes, it was. Makes me sad because I liked the way it made my skin look, for awhile. Almost brand new jar gone to waste

Yolanda Original review: May 04, 2018. Reply

I saw this product on Dr. Oz several times and decided to try it since my skin looks dull. I’ve been using the glow activating serum for 2 weeks and now have breakouts and no glow still! I have not had breakouts in years and am very careful about what I use on my face for fear of this. This product claims hypoallergenic but clearly it’s not so it shouldn’t be listed on the label as such! I’m very disappointed and will be returning it for a full refund. I just hope and pray my skin clears back up since I’ve worked so hard to keep it clear! It gets no stars from me

Carolyn Zaremba Original review: Apr 25, 2018. Reply

I’m 69 and nobody believes it. I love No. 7! I received good skin through heredity, but No. 7 definitely helps. I would recommend it to anyone!

Kris Original review: Apr 07, 2018. Reply

I’m 52 and purchased the lift & lumenate eye cream. Using for several weeks now and do not see any improvement. Actually seeing more wrinkles under my eyes. I also purchased the kit with the serum/day/night creams. Nothing but have been noticing more acne since using this product. I will be returning for a full refund. Once again a victim of false advertising.

Sue Original review: Apr 03, 2018. Reply

I started using Boots No 7 protect and perfect intense advanced night cream. I woke up yesterday with a red itchy breakout around and on my nose. Really upset and disappointed and hope this clears up soon.

Kathryn Holmes Original review: Mar 19, 2018. Reply

Im 63 but all my friends think I’m about 56 and I lied about my age all the time anyway but I love the number 7 products I use the face Wash I use the toner I use the day and night cream I even have two of my friends that just started using the same products and they love them too the only problem I have is with the neck cream it doesn’t do anything so I ordered some neck cream from dr. Leonard’s merle Roberts and it works great I will continue to use the number 7 products because they do work fabulously

Mandy Original review: Mar 15, 2018. Reply

Exactly…it’s like putting cologne on your face. The scent burnt my eyes, I was so disappointed.
Will you please come out with an unscented line?

Carole Vachon Original review: Feb 20, 2018. Reply

Why is there perfume in No. 7 day and night cream. I’ve always heard from dermatologist that perfume dries your skin. I don’t mind the eye and serum but will be using the facial cream on my feet. Yeah my feet.

Keri-ann Marie Oakes Original review: Feb 10, 2018. Reply

Omg I feel awful, my husband treated me after going on for months that I wanting some decent skin care to reduce the signs of ageing and so got me the lift and luminate range for my birthday 2 weeks ago which cost around £75 and the skin on my hands have become very dry, I’ve now got what looks like ecsma on my wrist, my eyes have been very itchy and sore and I get a red prickly heat looking rash on my face, neck and knuckles after using the serum and then either the day or night triple action cream. All that money wasted! Not happy at all 🙁

Sherry Original review: Feb 10, 2018. Reply

Same here I love No 7 and I have very sensitive skin ! Cannot believe the bad reviews !! I wouldn’t trade it for any of those pricey products and I’ve tried them all !! I’m 54 and my son is 26 and no one believes I’m his mother !! Everyone says I’m too young to have a son that’s 26 yrs old ! I’ve always used Dove soap only on my face and Oil of Olay, but since I’ve tried No 7 I’m totally sticking with it !!! I tried to rate it 5 star but couldn’t get it to change ,for me it is definitely 5 star plus!!!

Kandice Nelson Original review: Feb 05, 2018. Reply

I decided to try the night cream there was to much perfume and it started to sting my face washed it off and my face tingles. To bad I wanted something differently ?

Barb Forrestal Original review: Dec 28, 2017. Reply

I saw many shows on Dr. Phil about this product. I decided to try one thing to see how well it worked. I purchased the Instant Illusion Wrinkle Filler for $20.00. Very disappointing to say the least. Does not do anything. Feels just like a moisturizer. I feel robbed. I won’t be purchasing anymore products.

Chris Original review: Dec 11, 2017. Reply

Oh my gosh! I am 70 years old and I’ve been using this stuff for about 3 months now. I do see a difference on my skin but the cream like you said, it cakes up and rolls off!! I thought, “well maybe it’s old” . I haven’t finished the cream yet but when I do and buy a new one, I will have to ask if it’s a fresh batch or an old batch. Sometimes when stuff is sold at stores, they don’t keep track of what they have an how long they’ve had on the shelf. But yes! it cakes up and I don’t like it either!!

Shirley valentino Original review: Dec 01, 2017. Reply

I have used the No 7 protect & intense serum for over 10 years and have had good effects on my skin…I’m 60 years of age with few wrinkles. However after purchasing the lift & laminate serum I found my skin became red sore and flakey, the skin around my lips kept peeling an tingling month after I stopped using it. It caused so much damage to my skin. I used the eye cream too and my around my eyes became dry red patches. I tried going back to the protect serum after all the sore skin healed which took months, however my skin started tingling and drying out again. Why hasn’t all the reviews on this website been made more public as the affect of the skin damage was quite significant it actually burned my skin.

Sandra Mock Original review: Nov 24, 2017. Reply

Within an hour of using this product on my face, I was itching and broke out in hives on my face and neck, and soon after my eyes and lips started swelling. Certainly not hypoallergenic, and not how I wanted to spend my Thanksgiving! Will not recommend this to anyone- going in the trash.

BB Original review: Nov 06, 2017. Reply

I am 66, and started using R&R serum and night cream for 2 months. I have noticed smoother face skin and less crepiness in the neck area. My face looks brighter. I have sensitive skin and very surprised when I read off all the breakouts, I have not experienced any allergic reactions. I like the offer Walgreens has, buy 2 get third free, and if not satisfied as with any of their cosmetics, you can return. Love the product!

Julie macdonald Original review: Sep 08, 2017. Reply

Im 47. I started using boots protect and perfect serum a few years back and saw amazing results within a few weeks. My skin looks much younger. I ran out and bought something else and could see a difference straight away. Needless to say I’m now using it again. I won’t buy anything else now.

Sue Original review: Sep 06, 2017. Reply

Been using this product for years,but now find when I use the serum with the day cream it clogs up and rolls off my skin.. at first I thought it was my cleansing product so changed to the no 7 still doing this. Not happy

Becky Original review: Aug 30, 2017. Reply

I’m so sorry to have to say that this product did not work for me at all! I gave it at least a yr. and a half. Using the protect and perfect Intense serum and the moisture cream daily! I’m 66yrs. old with lines around my mouth, wrinkles on my cheeks and lines on my forehead! I hate looking in the mirror and I’m very ashamed of myself! I think it’s time to search for something other than Boots No.7!

chris Original review: Aug 27, 2017. Reply

I am 51 and have been using the Lift and Luminate Serum for a week and have seen dramatic results! I have used so many expensive products over the years and nothing has worked this well….my wrinkles have plumped up and are much less deep. I will try some of the other products now that I see the results.

Heide Fisher Original review: Aug 26, 2017. Reply

I use the serum and then the cream, all day at work ( I am a trauma nurse) people tell me how great and young I look at 52, I love No. 7 serum and creams, haven’t used anything else because I love this product!

Jo Original review: Aug 26, 2017. Reply

Boots products are well worth it! I’ve been using for years alongside my Vit C Serum. I have completed a trio that included the new Serum and totally loving the results!
Disappointed with the comments about parabens and encourage a simple fact check with The American Cancer Research, FDA and countless other reputable studies.

shelley garner Original review: Aug 25, 2017. Reply

How can you possibly say this product is hypo allergenic. It has a ton of perfume in it. I an allergic to all perfumes. Usually when you see hypo allergenic it means no perfumes. Unfortunately I wasted 35 dollars on a product I can not use.