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Neutrogena vs Allies of Skin

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Neutrogena and Allies of Skin are skincare brands that offer thoughtful moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, toners, targeted serums, and advanced eye products using ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, and niacinamide. The former relies on trusted components to suit dry and mature skin best, while the latter utilizes balanced formulations to suit dry and oily acne-prone skin best. Both brands differ in their specific offerings, as the American brand features standout items such as the Daily Facial Moisturizer, Sport Face Sunscreen, and Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser, whereas Allies of Skin provides the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream.

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

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

Popular Neutrogena vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

NeutrogenaAllies of Skin
  • Deep hydration and plumping Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Gentle and non-stripping cleansing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
  • Reduces fine lines and aging signs Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Deep lines have softened — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Improves skin texture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “imparts a luminous glow — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Boosts radiance and brightening Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “brightens the undereye — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
  • Price versus quantity and value Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Jar is too small for the price — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Runs out quickly — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Tube is tiny for the cost — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging concerns and design issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “The dropper is not efficient. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “Hate dipping fingers into a jar — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Pilling, flaking, and residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “leaves greasy film — Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover”
    • “balls up under foundation — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Peeling sometime — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”

Neutrogena vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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Neutrogena vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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Neutrogena vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Neutrogena or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin is better for overall anti-aging, texture improvement, and brightening on this page, while Neutrogena is better for lightweight textures and value. Allies of Skin achieves a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena reaches an Average fit.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and Allies of Skin?

Neutrogena is owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation and founded in the United States, whereas Allies of Skin is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd. The products on this page from Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, while Neutrogena achieves an Average routine fit for dry sensitive skin.

Neutrogena or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Allies of Skin fits dry skin better with a Superior routine level, while Neutrogena offers a High routine fit on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and improve skin quality for dry skin.

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Neutrogena or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Allies of Skin is better for moisturizers because the products on this page outperform Neutrogena in improving skin texture and boosting radiance, while Lovi rates the Allies of Skin routine fit as Superior for dry skin compared to Neutrogena's High fit level.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or Allies of Skin?

Neutrogena is more affordable, as Allies of Skin has a high price point while Neutrogena faces price versus quantity and value concerns.

Between Neutrogena and Allies of Skin, which brand has better anti-aging and brightening performance?

Allies of Skin does better than Neutrogena for anti-aging and brightening performance. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides more effective anti-aging and brightening serums.

How do the fragrance options and key ingredients compare between Neutrogena and Allies of Skin products?

Neutrogena offers 35 fragrance-free products alongside 4 items with fragrance, whereas every product from Allies of Skin lists no fragrance. The key ingredients across the Neutrogena products on this page include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, avobenzone, vitamin C, salicylic acid, retinol, and homosalate, while Allies of Skin features niacinamide as its key ingredient.

Which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin routines according to the fit levels?

Allies of Skin performs better for both dry sensitive skin and oily acne-prone skin routines, achieving a Superior routine fit level for both compared to Neutrogena's Average fit for dry sensitive skin and High fit for oily acne-prone skin.

Neutrogena or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Neutrogena as High and Allies of Skin as Superior. Reviewers note that Neutrogena offers lighter and less greasy textures, while Allies of Skin provides more effective anti-aging and brightening benefits.

Neutrogena or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer products that fit sensitive skin well, with Neutrogena achieving High routine fit and Allies of Skin reaching Superior. Allies of Skin products on this page list no fragrance, while some Neutrogena products may contain fragrance.

Neutrogena or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer products on this page that fit acne-prone skin well, but Allies of Skin provides superior routine fit. Neutrogena is noted for lightweight textures and value, whereas Allies of Skin excels in gentle cleansing and anti-aging benefits.

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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