Like most cosmetic brands, Neutrogena started off as a small specialty boutique in its early years. It was founded in 1930 by owner Emanuel Storaloff, who was commonly characterized as a ‘skincare fanatic’ always looking for new upcoming ideas. If Neutrogena is considered the ‘Marvel’ of cosmetic brands, Clinique should then be branded as its’ ‘DC Comics’’ rival. With that in mind, you’re probably wondering: how does our company compare to its competition?

While both brands are quite similar in terms of reputability, their differences lie in product variation and price point. For instance, Neutrogena can act as a more budget-conscious option for some customers. They also offer a wider inventory of products due to their haircare line. Over the years, this Los Angeles-based company went on to add other products within its inventory. This later led to its rebranding as Neutrogena in 1962 and the brand’s acquisition by Johnson & Johnson during the ‘90s.

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I love this product. I use it almost daily before my triple cream. I really have noticed a big difference. My face looks younger and refreshed,” one customer wrote for the Pore Refining Face Toner With Witch Hazel. To help readers answer this question, we’ve rounded up a few points for both of these big-name retailers. Let’s get started. Neutrogena ® T/Gel ® everyday range of shampoos are specially designed to help clear your dandruff from first use, and with daily use go on working to keep your scalp flake-free. Face toner is a secret skincare weapon. It comes in a water-based liquid form that may be infused with skin-soothing ingredients like eucalyptus, peppermint and aloe. You can often find different formulas made especially for your skin type. A toner's job is meant to gently refresh your skin without stripping it of its natural moisture. This means toner won't irritate sensitive skin or cause excessive dryness. Toner also prepares the skin to drink up your post-cleansing moisturizer and any other skin treatments that you may apply.

You've definitely seen them in the skincare aisle at your local drugstore — those slim bottles filled with clear or lightly tinted liquid. Toner for the face is a curious product. Many people who use one don't even realize why other than because of habit. We're big fans of habit, but we're even bigger fans of sharing the best reasons to use toner and what it does for your face. Many use the terms toner and astringent interchangeably. While they are very similar, there are some slight differences. Astringents typically contain alcohol or other drying ingredients that are specifically geared toward controlling oil, while toners are more all-purpose. With some exceptions, toners generally do not contain alcohol and are friendlier to a wider range of skin types. The Neutrogena ® Norwegian Formula range was inspired by the harsh climate of Scandinavia and provides solutions for dry and chapped skin on both hand and body. The first morning we used Bioré Witch Hazel was intense. It had the wonderfully satisfying gross-out factor, removing tons of dirt and oil that had accumulated overnight (or that we missed while washing). It also gave our skin a unique cooling sensation that woke us up and made us feel invigorated, a sensation that we really appreciated. Pores shrunk almost immediately, and we could tell that our skin was sufficiently exfoliated (thanks to salicylic acid, which is often found in acne-fighting products), but it didn't get red or irritated. We like that Bioré is affordable and easily accessible.If you want your face to glow—like really glow— Heritage Store Rosewater Toner is the toner for you. The only option on our list with extra-moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid, Heritage Store Rosewater wasn't life-changing by any means, but we noticed slightly softer, dewier skin immediately after use as well as over the course of the testing. The smell of this rosewater toner is powerful (and absolutely divine, in our opinion), but it could be off-putting for anyone who is sensitive to scents and essential oils or who simply doesn't want to smell like roses. Heritage Store Rosewater is very gentle, so we felt comfortable putting some into a spray bottle for a skin-freshening mist/mood booster spritz throughout the day. The numbers don’t lie, as thousands of happy customers are giving two thumbs up towards Neutrogena products. According to several satisfied buyers, their serums, moisturizers, and creams proved useful in revitalizing their skin.