Neutrogena vs No7
Neutrogena and No7 are enduring skincare brands founded in the 1930s. The American brand is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners featuring glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the British brand offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Neutrogena suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas No7 fits mature skin and dry skin best. Both brands differ in their specific active components and targeted formulations, as glycerin increases hydration and restores barrier function, hyaluronic acid lengthens the duration of wrinkle reduction, dimethicone decreases visual scoring and water loss, and shea butter protects the skin and mitigates 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
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
SAR 297.00
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 138.02
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
SAR 157.47
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 118.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 17.19
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Hydrating Toner
Alcohol-Free Toner
Morning
SAR 97.00
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 150.91
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SPF
Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 115.51
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Pre-Cleanser
HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM
Evening · Once a week
SAR 99.99
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening
SAR 72.68
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Serum or Treatment
Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
Evening · Once a week
SAR 97.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask
Once a week
SAR 74.18
Buy No7 routine · SAR 1,213.27 · 89% fit
Buy Neutrogena routine · SAR 854.76 · 69% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Neutrogena vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 36.33
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 138.02
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
SAR 157.47
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 118.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 17.19
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Hydrating Toner
Alcohol-Free Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 97.00
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost+ Niacinamide Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 80.82
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SPF
Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 115.51
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Pre-Cleanser
Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Evening · Once a week
SAR 69.93
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening
SAR 72.68
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Serum or Treatment
Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
Evening · Once a week
SAR 97.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Once a week
SAR 103.58
Buy No7 routine · SAR 1,421.61 · 85% fit
Buy Neutrogena routine · SAR 811.22 · 70% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Neutrogena vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 191.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 138.02
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
SAR 157.47
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 124.26
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
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Cleanser
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 17.19
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Hydrating Toner
Alcohol-Free Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 97.00
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Moisturizer
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 150.91
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SPF
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 51.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Evening · Once a week
SAR 69.93
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Cleansing Toner
Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Toner
Evening
SAR 72.68
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Serum or Treatment
Stubborn Marks PM Treatment
Evening · Once a week
SAR 97.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
Once a week
SAR 103.58
Buy No7 routine · SAR 1,414.68 · 88% fit
Buy Neutrogena routine · SAR 817.79 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Neutrogena or No7: which is better?
Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. The products on this page for No7 achieve a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas Neutrogena achieves an Average fit.
What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?
Neutrogena is an American brand founded in 1930, while No7 is a British brand founded in 1935. On this page, Neutrogena fits best for mature skin, skin with dark spots, and acne-prone skin, whereas No7 fits best for mature skin, dry skin, and sensitive skin.
Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?
For dry skin, No7 offers a High routine fit compared to Neutrogena's Average fit on the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Neutrogena offers better hydration and moisture among the products on this page, whereas No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Average for Neutrogena and High for No7.
Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?
Affordability details are not mentioned for either brand among the products on this page.
Between Neutrogena and No7, which brand performs better for anti-aging and skin smoothing?
No7 performs better for skin smoothing and anti-aging among the products on this page. Ingredients like retinol help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
How do the fragrance options and fragrance-free product counts compare between Neutrogena and No7?
Neutrogena offers 35 fragrance-free options out of 39 products on this page, while No7 provides 10 fragrance-free options out of 13 products.
Which brand has better routine fit scores for mature skin and dry sensitive skin?
No7 has better routine fit scores for both mature skin and dry sensitive skin, with Lovi fit levels of Superior for mature skin and High for dry sensitive skin. Neutrogena achieves lower ratings for these specific skin types on the products on this page.
Neutrogena or No7 for oily skin?
For oily skin, the routine fit for Neutrogena is Average, while No7 achieves a High fit level. Both brands offer targeted solutions, but No7 provides better overall compatibility for this skin type on the products on this page.
Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?
Neutrogena is better for sun protection because the products on this page include a wider selection of sunscreens with varying finishes, such as Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, which has a Superior fit for combination and sensitive skin.
Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?
Neutrogena is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its overall gentleness and sensitivity higher than No7. The products on this page for both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps retain skin moisture.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017
Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page. Reviewers note that Neutrogena is particularly beneficial for gentleness and sensitivity.
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
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
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