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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

Buy No7 routine · £124.87 · 90% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · £135.42 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Neutrogena vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · £154.72 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Neutrogena vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · £177.52 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% 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. Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin is Average for Neutrogena and Superior for No7.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena is known for better hydration and gentleness, while No7 achieves superior results for skin smoothing and anti-aging. For specific routines, No7 has a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena has an Average fit.

Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, No7 has a Superior routine fit while Neutrogena has a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and moisture, while No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging among the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in both brands, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Neutrogena and No7 cannot be made from this data.

Neutrogena or No7 for oily skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 achieve a High Lovi fit level for oily skin, making them equally suitable options. The products on this page for both brands feature lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Neutrogena and No7 both offer sunscreens on this page, but Neutrogena features a broader dedicated sun protection lineup like Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen and Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging and hyaluronic acid improves skin hydration.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Neutrogena may provide an advantage for sensitive skin, as review themes show it does better for gentleness and sensitivity.

Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Neutrogena features products on this page with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol that help support hydration and skin renewal,.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Neutrogena or No7 for mature skin?

For mature skin, No7 is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for Neutrogena. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

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

Neutrogena or No7 for skin with dark spots?

No7 has a Superior Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots, while Neutrogena has a High fit level. No7 relies on niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Neutrogena or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, No7 has a Superior Lovi routine fit while Neutrogena is Average. No7 includes hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps retain moisture in dry skin.

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

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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