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Neutrogena vs No7

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Neutrogena and No7 are two established skincare brands founded in the 1930s. The American brand is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, toners, and more, enriched with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more, built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Neutrogena suits sensitive skin and dry skin best, whereas No7 products fit dry skin and mature skin best. Both brands differ primarily in their specific targeted formulations and active ingredients, offering distinct solutions for diverse skincare needs.

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 are both strong choices, with Neutrogena leading in hydration, gentleness, and makeup compatibility, while No7 excels in skin smoothing and anti-aging. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for Neutrogena and Superior for No7. Both brands help improve skin texture, though users may experience skin irritation with either.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena is U.S.-founded and performs better for hydration, gentleness, and makeup compatibility among the products on this page, while No7 is U.K.-founded and excels more in skin smoothing and anti-aging. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging in both brands.

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Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi fit for Neutrogena is High and for No7 is Superior. Both brands feature products with hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration.

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Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer effective moisturizers, with Neutrogena standing out for hydration while No7 excels in anti-aging results. The products on this page help deliver deep moisture and improve skin texture, though individual results may vary.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to compare affordability between Neutrogena and No7.

Between Neutrogena and No7, which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Neutrogena performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes. Both brands feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help improve skin quality.

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

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

Neutrogena has a higher proportion of fragrance-free products on this page than No7 does, with thirty-five out of thirty-nine products listing no fragrance compared to ten out of thirteen for No7.

Which brand has a superior routine fit for mature skin, Neutrogena or No7?

No7 achieves a superior routine fit for mature skin compared to Neutrogena. The products on this page from No7 focus on skin smoothing and anti-aging benefits, helping users reduce fine lines.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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 Oil-Free Acne Wash and Rapid Clear Treatment Pads.

Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Neutrogena stands out for its wider variety of sunscreens on this page, offering options like Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen and Sport Face Sunscreen with superior Lovi fit levels for several skin types. Both brands feature formulations containing avobenzone and other key ingredients to help protect against sun damage. No7 products on this page focus more on daily moisturizers with sunscreen rather than dedicated sunscreens.

Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, but No7 reaches a Superior Lovi fit. Neutrogena outperforms No7 for gentleness and sensitivity overall.

Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer products on this page that provide a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Neutrogena features several items specifically formulated for blemishes, such as the Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser which achieves a Superior fit level for this skin type.

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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