The Real Reason Neutrogena Products Are So Cheap
Shutterstock By Karishma Desai/April 22, 2021 7:12 pm EST
From retinol to niacinamide, the anti-aging process can be pretty expensive. But there’s one dermatologist-recommended brand that won’t put a dent on your wallet — Neutrogena. Listed as one of 12 budget-friendly skincare brands that work better than higher-end brands by Real Simple, Neutrogena was highly recommended by New York board-certified dermatologist Diane Madfes for “technology, powerful ingredients, and innovative formulations.”
And Madfes is not alone. Byrdie beauty editor, Lindsay Metrus, found that most dermatologists she would speak to for stories or even chat with off-the-record also raved about Neutrogena products. Metrus polled several dermatologists on their opinions regarding Neutrogena and why the reasonably-priced brand comes with rave reviews. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, told Byrdie, “Neutrogena products generally provide a great balance between quality results and a luxury experience.” Dermatologist Rachel Nazarian of the New York City-based Schweiger Dermatology group was also interviewed by Byrdie and wrote of Neutrogena on her company’s website, “I love that they use science-backed ingredients, have reliable products, are well formulated to not cause acne, and are most often incredibly affordable.” Unlike Zeichner, who acknowledged being a consultant for the company, Nazarian mentioned that she had no conflict of interest. Neutrogena is owned by Johnson & Johnson, and invests heavily in research and development of their products. Zeichner added, “Being owned by a pharmaceutical company the products need to go through rigorous testing for stability, skin delivery, and clinical efficacy, which makes the products reliable.”
The Real Reason Neutrogena Products Are So Cheap
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By Karishma Desai/April 22, 2021 7:12 pm EST
From retinol to niacinamide, the anti-aging process can be pretty expensive. But there’s one dermatologist-recommended brand that won’t put a dent on your wallet — Neutrogena. Listed as one of 12 budget-friendly skincare brands that work better than higher-end brands by Real Simple, Neutrogena was highly recommended by New York board-certified dermatologist Diane Madfes for “technology, powerful ingredients, and innovative formulations.”
And Madfes is not alone. Byrdie beauty editor, Lindsay Metrus, found that most dermatologists she would speak to for stories or even chat with off-the-record also raved about Neutrogena products. Metrus polled several dermatologists on their opinions regarding Neutrogena and why the reasonably-priced brand comes with rave reviews. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, told Byrdie, “Neutrogena products generally provide a great balance between quality results and a luxury experience.” Dermatologist Rachel Nazarian of the New York City-based Schweiger Dermatology group was also interviewed by Byrdie and wrote of Neutrogena on her company’s website, “I love that they use science-backed ingredients, have reliable products, are well formulated to not cause acne, and are most often incredibly affordable.” Unlike Zeichner, who acknowledged being a consultant for the company, Nazarian mentioned that she had no conflict of interest. Neutrogena is owned by Johnson & Johnson, and invests heavily in research and development of their products. Zeichner added, “Being owned by a pharmaceutical company the products need to go through rigorous testing for stability, skin delivery, and clinical efficacy, which makes the products reliable.”
And Madfes is not alone. Byrdie beauty editor, Lindsay Metrus, found that most dermatologists she would speak to for stories or even chat with off-the-record also raved about Neutrogena products. Metrus polled several dermatologists on their opinions regarding Neutrogena and why the reasonably-priced brand comes with rave reviews. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, told Byrdie, “Neutrogena products generally provide a great balance between quality results and a luxury experience.”
Dermatologist Rachel Nazarian of the New York City-based Schweiger Dermatology group was also interviewed by Byrdie and wrote of Neutrogena on her company’s website, “I love that they use science-backed ingredients, have reliable products, are well formulated to not cause acne, and are most often incredibly affordable.” Unlike Zeichner, who acknowledged being a consultant for the company, Nazarian mentioned that she had no conflict of interest. Neutrogena is owned by Johnson & Johnson, and invests heavily in research and development of their products. Zeichner added, “Being owned by a pharmaceutical company the products need to go through rigorous testing for stability, skin delivery, and clinical efficacy, which makes the products reliable.”
