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Neutrogena vs ILIA Beauty

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

Neutrogena and ILIA Beauty are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. Neutrogena is thoughtfully loved for its nourishing moisturizers, protective sunscreens, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Canadian counterpart is widely known for its thoughtful moisturizers and nourishing compositions. The American brand suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and the specific skin types they serve most effectively.

Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular Neutrogena and ILIA Beauty products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Neutrogena vs ILIA Beauty products

Neutrogena vs ILIA Beauty moisturizers

Questions and answers

Neutrogena or ILIA Beauty: which is better?

Neutrogena is the better choice for variety, as the products on this page offer extensive options for specific skin concerns and types, whereas ILIA Beauty features only a single moisturizer. Neutrogena incorporates active ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, which helps address signs of aging and hydration.

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What is the difference between Neutrogena and ILIA Beauty?

Neutrogena is a much larger and older brand founded in the United States in 1930, whereas ILIA Beauty was founded in Canada in 2011. The products on this page show that Neutrogena offers a wide variety of skincare items with specific fit levels for different skin types, while ILIA Beauty is represented by just a single moisturizer.

Neutrogena or ILIA Beauty: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena offers a much wider range of moisturizers with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas ILIA Beauty only features a single moisturizer, The Base Face Milk, which achieves an Average fit across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or ILIA Beauty?

Neutrogena is more affordable than ILIA Beauty, offering a wide range of budget-friendly products across multiple skincare categories. ILIA Beauty is a premium brand with a higher price point for its limited selection on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Neutrogena or ILIA Beauty?

Neutrogena has many products with an acne-prone skin fit level of Superior or High, whereas the products on this page for ILIA Beauty achieve an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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How does the founding year and country of origin compare between Neutrogena and ILIA Beauty?

Neutrogena was founded in 1930 in the United States, whereas ILIA Beauty was founded much later in 2011 in Canada.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, Neutrogena or ILIA Beauty?

Neutrogena has more fragrance-free options overall, with 35 out of 39 products on the page listing no fragrance, while ILIA Beauty has only 1 product on the page, which also lists no fragrance.

What key ingredients are found across Neutrogena's product line?

Neutrogena includes key ingredients such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, avobenzone, vitamin C, salicylic acid, retinol, and homosalate across its product line.

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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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