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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 more. Neutrogena relies 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 options suit dry skin best, though the American line also favors mature skin while the British brand fits dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ in their specific targeted solutions and the active benefits provided by their distinct ingredient profiles.

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 and No7 both perform well, but Neutrogena scores better for hydration, gentleness, and makeup compatibility, while No7 excels in skin smoothing and anti-aging. Overall, the routine fit on this page is Superior for No7 across every skin type, compared to High for Neutrogena.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, whereas No7 excels in skin smoothing and anti-aging. The products on this page show that Neutrogena offers a wider range of oil-free and acne-safe options, while No7 focuses heavily on restorative serums and rich night creams.

Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?

Both brands offer solid options for dry skin, though Lovi rates the routine fit as High for Neutrogena and Superior for No7. Neutrogena features deeply hydrating moisturizers and hyaluronic acid to help maintain moisture levels.

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

Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena moisturizers are widely praised for providing deep hydration and a lightweight feel, while No7 moisturizers are often noted for effective anti-aging benefits. Both brands offer products that help improve skin texture and moisture levels.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices or affordability of Neutrogena and No7 products.

Between Neutrogena and No7, which brand performs better for skin smoothing and anti-aging?

No7 performs better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. Reviewers note that its anti-aging products help with line reduction and firmness.

How do the fragrance-free product percentages compare between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena has a slightly higher fragrance-free percentage among the products on this page, with 35 out of 39 products listing no fragrance, compared to No7 which has 10 out of 13 fragrance-free products.

Which brand has a superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin according to the page data?

No7 has a superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin compared to Neutrogena, which has an average fit for that skin type. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration for dry skin types.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Neutrogena or No7 for oily skin?

Neutrogena and No7 both fit oily skin at a High level on Lovi. No7 achieves a Superior routine fit for oily skin compared to Neutrogena's High routine fit, while the products on this page for No7 lean on key ingredients like niacinamide to help manage skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer effective sunscreen options among the products on this page, with Neutrogena providing sunscreens like Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen and Sport Face Sunscreen while No7 features items like Lift & Luminate Day Cream. The products on this page help protect against UV damage, though individual fit varies by skin type.

Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?

Neutrogena is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering High routine fit compared to No7's Superior routine fit, and reviewers note that Neutrogena is better for gentleness and sensitivity. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, which may improve skin barrier quality.

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

Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Neutrogena has a High routine fit for acne-prone skin, while No7 has a Superior routine fit. Neutrogena helps deliver deep hydration with hyaluronic acid and helps reduce signs of aging with retinol.

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

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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