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Neutrogena vs A+

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Neutrogena and A+ are skincare brands founded in 1930 and 1990, respectively. The American brand is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners featuring glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the Indian brand is widely beloved for its gentle moisturizers and thoughtfully calibrated formulas. The former suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their active ingredients, targeted formulations, and regional origins.

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

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A+ is an Indian skincare brand founded in 1990.

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

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Neutrogena vs A+ moisturizers

Questions and answers

Neutrogena or A+: which is better?

Neutrogena offers a much wider selection of products on this page across multiple categories with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for several skin types, whereas A+ lists only a single moisturizer with Average or Low fits. Neutrogena products often contain proven ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid that help reduce signs of aging and improve hydration.

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What is the difference between Neutrogena and A+?

Neutrogena offers a wide range of 39 products on this page featuring key ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, whereas A+ lists only one product, the 345 Relief Cream. Neutrogena fits mature skin, skin with dark spots, and acne-prone skin best, while Lovi fit levels for the products on this page vary across skin types for both brands.

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Neutrogena or A+: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena offers a wider variety of moisturizers on this page with different fit levels ranging from Average to Superior for various skin types, such as the Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum which is rated High for dry sensitive skin, whereas A+ lists only the 345 Relief Cream which has an Average fit for dry sensitive skin.

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Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or A+?

The products on this page for Neutrogena and A+ do not provide pricing information to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Neutrogena or A+?

Neutrogena offers several products on this page with a Superior or High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas A+'s 345 Relief Cream has an Average fit. Retinol helps stimulate cell growth.

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How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Neutrogena and A+?

Neutrogena was founded in 1930 in the United States, whereas A+ was founded in 1990 in India.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products, and how many products from Neutrogena contain fragrance compared to A+?

Both brands offer fragrance-free products, as A+ has no fragrance in any of its products on this page, and 35 of the 39 Neutrogena products on this page also list no fragrance. Only 4 Neutrogena products contain fragrance.

What are the main key ingredients featured across Neutrogena's product line?

Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, avobenzone, vitamin C, salicylic acid, retinol, and homosalate are featured as key ingredients across the products on this page for Neutrogena. Retinol helps address signs of aging, while hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration.

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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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