No7

Protect And Perfect Intense Advanced Serum

Name: No7 Protect And Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Brand: No7

Available in 30ml, 50ml, 75ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid

OverallProtect And Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is a serum from No7 built around vitamin C (brightening), retinol (anti-ageing) and hyaluronic acid (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains a retinoid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

32 of 33 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)Retinol Hyaluronic Acid

Full ingredient list (33) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Dimethicone crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Butylene glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Magnesium sulfate Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle

Show the other 23 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Hexyl laurate
Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Retinyl palmitate Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
Propylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Hydrolyzed rice protein Conditioning & film-forming Generally gentle
Sorbitan laurate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Tocopheryl acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Methylparaben Preservative Well studied
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Ethylparaben Preservative Well studied
Pentylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Medicago sativa (Alfalfa) extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Panax ginseng root extract Antioxidant & revitalising Generally gentle
Morus alba leaf extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Sodium benzoate Preservative All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Signalling & firming 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.

Common questions

Is No7 Protect And Perfect Intense Advanced Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does No7 Protect And Perfect Intense Advanced Serum contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is No7 Protect And Perfect Intense Advanced Serum safe for fungal acne?

It contains 5 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (hexyl laurate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, retinyl palmitate, sorbitan laurate); 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.