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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 is widely loved for cleansers and toners relying on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the British brand is built around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry skin and mature skin best. They differ because the American brand relies on glycerin and dimethicone for moisture and barrier support, whereas No7 utilizes shea butter to protect skin and mitigate erythema.

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 typically better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 is often preferred for anti-aging and skin smoothing. For a dry skin routine, Lovi rates Neutrogena as High and No7 as Superior.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena and No7 offer very different strengths, with Neutrogena providing better hydration and gentleness, while No7 excels in skin smoothing and anti-aging. For dry sensitive skin, the products on this page show a No7 routine fit level of High, whereas Neutrogena has an Average fit level.

Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 is a Superior fit while Neutrogena has a High routine fit on the products on this page. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture in the skin.

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Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena offers better hydration and moisture among the products on this page, while No7 does better for anti-aging and line reduction. For dry skin specifically, Neutrogena achieves a High routine fit, whereas No7 reaches a Superior routine fit.

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?

Neither brand is shown as more affordable, as pricing details are not available on this page.

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

No7 performs better for mature skin and anti-aging, offering superior routine fit compared to Neutrogena's high fit. No7 uses retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

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How do the fragrance options and ingredients differ between Neutrogena and No7 products?

Neutrogena has a higher proportion of fragrance-free options, with 35 of 39 products on this page listing no fragrance, compared to No7 where 10 of 13 products are fragrance-free. Key ingredients across Neutrogena products include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, avobenzone, vitamin C, salicylic acid, retinol, and homosalate, whereas No7 features vitamin c, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.

Which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, Neutrogena or No7?

No7 has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High level compared to Neutrogena at Average. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin.

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Neutrogena or No7 for oily skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide suitable daily care for oily skin types.

Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer top-tier sun protection, but Neutrogena edges out with a wider variety of sunscreens achieving Superior Lovi fit levels for specific skin types, such as the Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen. No7 features protective day creams that also provide reliable sun care tailored to mature and dry skin types.

Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?

Neutrogena is the better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as High, whereas No7's is also High but Neutrogena scores better specifically on gentleness.

Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Neutrogena also features an Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser that has a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin.

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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