No7

Restore & Renew Face & Neck MULTI ACTION Serum

Name: No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck MULTI ACTION Serum
Brand: No7

Available in 30ml, 50ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsGluconolactone (PHA), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Retinol

OverallThis No7 serum features gluconolactone (exfoliating), vitamin C (brightening) and retinol (anti-ageing). It contains added fragrance. Because it contains a retinoid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

46 of 50 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Gluconolactone (PHA)Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Retinol

Full ingredient list (50) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Butylene glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
Isononyl isononanoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Gluconolactone Gentle exfoliation Generally gentle
Dimethicone crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Cetearyl alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types

Show the other 40 ingredients · 2 with a caution note

Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
Pentylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Potassium hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Xanthan gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Dimethiconol Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Hibiscus abelmoschus extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Parfum (Fragrance) Scent additive Potential irritant
Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Retinyl palmitate Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
Caprylyl glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Propylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Tocopheryl acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Sorbitan laurate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Hydrolyzed rice protein Conditioning & film-forming Generally gentle
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Sodium lauroyl lactylate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Calcium hydroxymethionine
3-Aminopropane sulfonic acid
Dipropylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
Tetrasodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
T-butyl alcohol
Sophora angustifolia root extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Binders & carriers Generally gentle
Panax ginseng root extract Antioxidant & revitalising Generally gentle
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Ceramide 3 Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Morus alba leaf extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Sodium benzoate Preservative All skin types
Phytosphingosine Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Ceramide 6 II Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Cholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Ceramide 1 Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

The retailer lists slightly different ingredients for some versions of this product. Shown here: 50ml.

Common questions

Is No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck MULTI ACTION Serum fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum (Fragrance)") is the 19th of 50 ingredients.

Does No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck MULTI ACTION Serum contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck MULTI ACTION Serum safe for fungal acne?

It contains 4 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (retinyl palmitate, sorbitan laurate, sodium lauroyl lactylate); polysorbates (polysorbate 20). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.