SkincarePersonal care
Neutrogena
Mass-market skincare owned by Kenvue (J&J spinoff). Persistent use of undisclosed fragrance and concerning preservatives.
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Grade D: Avoid most products
Our editorial review found concerns across much of the range. Check the dated sources and each current product label.
What the brand gets right
- Sunscreen formulations generally test within spec for SPF claims
- Fragrance-free variants exist in some product lines
What to be aware of
- Most products contain undisclosed fragrance
- Some sunscreen formulations reviewed listed oxybenzone or retinyl palmitate; check the current exact label
Assessment sources
This grade is an editorial assessment of published product and ingredient information, not a laboratory test. Product formulas can change after the review date.
- Neutrogena product and ingredient information (accessed 2026-04)
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