Neutrogena vs No7
Neutrogena and No7 are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The American brand is celebrated for reliable moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, suiting oily acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand provides serums, eye products, and moisturizers built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, fitting mature skin and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their active ingredients and targeted skin types.
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
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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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€21.95
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
€16.89
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.31
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
€37.45
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€11.83
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening · Once a week
€13.99
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
€25.48
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Nourishing Mask
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask_EX
Once a week
€33.90
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.40
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
€16.89
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€11.99
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SPF
Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
Morning
€26.99
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening · Once a week
€17.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
€86.59
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Nourishing Mask
Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask
Once a week
€22.89
Neutrogena vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€21.00
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.90
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.31
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
€37.45
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€11.83
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€18.05
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
€25.48
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€72.82
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€15.72
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.40
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.90
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost+ Niacinamide Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.49
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SPF
Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
Morning
€26.99
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening
€17.48
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Serum or Treatment
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Evening · Once a week
€5.75
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€72.82
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Cleansing Mask
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Once a week
€9.99
Neutrogena vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.50
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.31
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
€37.45
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€11.83
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
€16.99
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
€33.76
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€15.72
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.40
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€11.99
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SPF
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€17.70
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
€9.99
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening · Once a week
€17.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
€86.59
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Cleansing Mask
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Once a week
€9.99
Questions and answers
Neutrogena or No7: which is better?
Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 does better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin is Average for Neutrogena and High for No7.
What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?
Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 does better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. The products on this page show that Neutrogena has a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas No7 has a Superior fit.
Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?
For dry skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Neutrogena is High. Hyaluronic acid helps boost skin moisture for both brands.
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Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Neutrogena is better for deep hydration and moisture, while No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. Lovi fit for dry skin routines is High for Neutrogena and Superior for No7. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?
The provided page facts do not mention the prices of Neutrogena or No7 products, so affordability cannot be compared here.
Which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin?
No7 performs better for dry sensitive skin, with Lovi fit levels reaching High compared to Neutrogena at Average for the products on this page.
How do the review themes for texture and absorption compare between Neutrogena and No7?
Neutrogena and No7 perform equally well for texture and absorption based on the products on this page.
Which brand has more products that list no fragrance?
Neutrogena has more products on this page that list no fragrance, with 35 out of 39 products being fragrance-free 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. Reviewers find that Neutrogena does better for hydration and moisture, while No7 does better for skin smoothing and anti-aging.
Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?
Neutrogena is better for sunscreens on this page, offering superior picks like Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen and Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen that help protect oily and sensitive skin. No7 features sunscreens like Lift & Luminate Day Cream that provide a High Lovi fit for mature skin.
Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?
Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin based on the products on this page. Neutrogena is the better choice for gentleness and sensitivity overall.
Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Neutrogena is particularly noted for gentleness and sensitivity, while the products on this page for both brands feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help maintain moisture.
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Research behind their key ingredients
Final report on the safety assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Anti-inflammatory activity of parthenolide-depleted Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Evaluation of moisturizing and irritation potential of sacha inchi oil
Solid lipid nanoparticles bearing oxybenzone: in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Application of N-Acetyl Glucosamine
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Natural Moisturizing Factor-Enriched Formulations Compared to a Ceramide-Based Cream
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
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