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Neutrogena vs No7

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Neutrogena and No7 are enduring skincare brands founded in the 1930s that offer thoughtful arrays of moisturizers, sunscreens, and other essentials. Neutrogena is widely loved for relying on trusted ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, whereas the British brand builds its lineup around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best, owing to their moisture-binding and barrier-supporting formulas, while they differ in their specific product lines and regional origins.

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

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

Popular Neutrogena vs No7 products

People Say

NeutrogenaNo7
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Quenches dry skin instantly — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Anti-Aging Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “love that it has no scent — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Foundation glides right over it — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Concealer doesn't cake or get stuck in crevices — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Works well under makeup — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes terribly — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
    • “Made my face very red — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Packaging and Quantity Concerns Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “instructions were in larger font — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Jar is too small for the price — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”

Neutrogena vs No7 routines for dry skin

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Neutrogena vs No7 routines for oily skin

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Neutrogena vs No7 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Neutrogena or No7: which is better?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, whereas No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. The products on this page show that Neutrogena achieves a High routine fit for dry skin, while No7 achieves a Superior fit.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. The products on this page show that Neutrogena is owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, whereas No7 is owned by Sycamore Partners. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer products that are suitable for dry skin, though No7 achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Neutrogena's High fit level. The products on this page for both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps retain moisture and improve skin quality.

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Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer strong moisturizers, but Neutrogena achieves better scores for hydration and moisture across the products on this page. Ingredients like retinol help smooth mature skin, while hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Neutrogena or No7.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Neutrogena or No7?

Neutrogena has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 35 out of 39 items listing no fragrance compared to 10 out of 13 for No7.

Neutrogena or No7 for oily skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Neutrogena features more oil-focused products on this page like the Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent and Rapid Clear Treatment Pads.

Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Neutrogena offers a wider variety of sunscreens on this page, with select products achieving a Superior Lovi fit level for specific skin types, whereas No7 includes sunscreen benefits within its day creams. Neutrogena sunscreens help protect the skin against UV damage while accommodating different skin needs.

Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?

Neutrogena has an Average to Superior Lovi fit across the sensitive skin products on this page, while No7 has an Average to High fit. Both brands are generally suitable, but Neutrogena may offer slightly better options for sensitive skin due to its focus on gentle formulations.

Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well, as Lovi rates both Neutrogena and No7 as having High routine fit. No7 products on this page achieve a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin.

Neutrogena or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Neutrogena has a High fit level. No7 also does better for skin smoothing and anti-aging among the products on this page, helping reduce lines with ingredients like retinol.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Neutrogena or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, No7 offers better routine fit at a Superior level compared to Neutrogena at an Average level. No7 products feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve moisture levels in dry skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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