Neutrogena’s stock spirals after Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death as fans vow to boycott: ‘I will never buy again’

Nypost · Aug 18, 2026 · 493 words · By Faran Krentcil

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Neutrogena’s stock spirals after Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death as fans vow to boycott: ‘I will never buy again’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Neutrogena’s stock spirals after Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death as fans vow to boycott: ‘I will never buy again’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on Google Hell hath no fury like a fanbase scorned — just ask those rallying around the late, wonderful actress Hayden Panettiere.

Common ground

Less than an hour after the 36-year-old died on Sunday, August 16, fans of the actress took to social media to demand a national boycott of Neutrogena, the skincare company that worked with Hayden Panettiere from 2005 until 2015.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

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Appeal to Pity 70% confidence

Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.

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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “On TikTok, more than 70,000 people have called for a brand ban in various video comments.”

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Multiple sources report that over 70,000 people on TikTok called for a brand ban/boycott in comments.

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web search NEUTRAL — On TikTok, users have flooded the comments beneath skincare and beauty videos, with more than 70,000 people urging a boycott of Neutrogena-branded products. It is impossible to tell yet whether that d…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fans-vow-i-will-never-buy-again-ne…

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web search NEUTRAL — Fans are calling for a boycott of Neutrogena following Hayden Panettiere’s tragic death.. People are now revisiting Hayden’s past claims that the brand dropped her after she publicly spoke about her p…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/calling-neutrogena

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web search NEUTRAL — Google Trends data shows the term “Neutrogena boycott” has spiked over 5,000% in three days. On TikTok, more than 70,000 people have called for a brand ban in various video comments. The skincare comp…
https://pulptastic.com/neutrogena-is-facing-a-fan-boycott-af…

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Claim 2: “claiming she was “released” from her Neutrogena contract after speaking up against postpartum depression”

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Multiple sources report that Panettiere alleged Neutrogena terminated her contract after she spoke publicly about postpartum depression.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hayden Lesley Panettiere ( PAN-ə-tee-AIR; August 21, 1989 – August 16, 2026) was an American actress and singer. She first appeared on screen when she was 11 months old, in a 1990 commercial; by age …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Panettiere

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "I Still Believe" is a song composed and written by Matthew Gerrard and Bridget Benenate, and performed by Hayden Panettiere for the Disney 2007 animated direct-to-video American animated musical fant…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Still_Believe_(Hayden_Panett…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Neutrogena Corporation, trading as Neutrogena, is an American company that produces cosmetics, skin care and hair care, is owned by parent company Kenvue and is headquartered in Skillman, New Jersey…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutrogena

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Claim 3: “stock prices for Kenvue Inc., the Neutrogena parent company that also owns Tylenol, Band-Aid and Aveeno, slipped over 2% on Monday”

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Multiple sources report that Kenvue Inc. (parent of Neutrogena, Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Aveeno) saw stock prices slip over 2% on Monday.

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web search NEUTRAL — Those calls to boycott have affected the brand's stock. The New York Post reported Tuesday that stock prices for Kenvue Inc. — Neutrogena's parent company which also owns Tylenol, Band-Aid and Aveeno …
https://uk.style.yahoo.com/neutrogena-under-fire-again-dropp…

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web search NEUTRAL — The NYP says: "Stock prices for Kenvue Inc., the Neutrogena parent company that also owns Tylenol, Band-Aid and Aveeno, slipped over 2% on Monday due to overall sales numbers.
https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neutrogena-s-stock-plummets-aft…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kenvue sells Tylenol, Listerine, Band-Aid, Aveeno, Johnson's, Zyrtec, and Nicorette alongside Neutrogena. It reported second-quarter net sales of $3.96B (£2.93B) on 6 August.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/kenvue-shares-drop-neutrogena-boyc…

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Claim 4: “the skincare company that worked with Hayden Panettiere from 2005 until 2015”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Panettiere worked as a spokesperson for Neutrogena from 2005 to 2015.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress and singer. Her work includes both film and television, and her accolades include two Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for three Go…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen_Bell

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Claim 5: “Neutrogena is currently discounted at Ulta Beauty, with prices hovering around 20% off their normal retail cost.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding current discounts for Neutrogena at Ulta Beauty.

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Claim 6: “current brand ambassador Tate McRae wasn’t actually using the brand’s best-selling makeup wipes in a makeup removal video on TikTok.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Tate McRae's use of makeup wipes in a TikTok video.

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Claim 7: “the 36-year-old died on Sunday, August 16”

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Wikipedia explicitly lists Hayden Panettiere's death date as August 16, 2026. Based on her birth date of August 21, 1989, she would have been 36 years old.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Christopher Carmack (born December 22, 1980) is an American actor, singer, and former fashion model. He is known for his roles in popular television shows—the teen drama series The O.C. (2003–2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Carmack

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scream VI is a 2023 American slasher film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. It is a sequel to Scream (2022) and the sixth installment…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scream_VI

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wladimir Klitschko (born 25 March 1976) is a Ukrainian former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2017. He held multiple heavyweight world championships between 2000 and 2015, including unifi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wladimir_Klitschko

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Claim 8: “The incident was discussed in greater detail in Panettiere’s 2026 memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” and on Jay Shetty’s podcast, On Purpose.”

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Three independent web sources confirm the details of her 2026 memoir 'This Is Me: A Reckoning' and her appearance on Jay Shetty's 'On Purpose' podcast to discuss the incident.

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Claim 9: “After disclosing her mental health issues on the morning TV show, Live With Kelly and Michael”

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Multiple sources confirm she disclosed her PPD diagnosis on the show 'Live! with Kelly and Michael'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nashville is an American musical drama television series. It was created by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri and produced by R. J. Cutler, Khouri, Steve Buchanan, Marshall Herskovitz, and Edward Zwi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nashville_cast_members

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The fourth season of the American television musical drama series Nashville, created by Callie Khouri, premiered on September 23, 2015, on ABC and concluded on May 25, 2016. The show features an ensem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_season_4

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Claim 10: “On Google Trends, the term “Neutrogena boycott” has spiked over 5,000% in three days.”

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Multiple sources report that Google Trends for 'Neutrogena boycott' spiked over 5,000% in three days, citing the New York Post.

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web search NEUTRAL — Over on Threads, Neutrogena's own posts have become a magnet for anger.According to Google Trends data cited by the Post, the phrase 'Neutrogena boycott' has surged more than 5,000 per cent in just th…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/fans-vow-i-will-never-buy-again-ne…

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web search NEUTRAL — On Google Trends, the term “Neutrogena boycott” has spiked over 5,000% in three days. On TikTok, more than 70,000 people have called for a brand ban in various video comments.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/lifestyle/hayden-panettiere-fa…

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web search NEUTRAL — On Google Trends, the term “Neutrogena boycott” has spiked over 5000 per cent in three days, The New York Post reported.
https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/hayden-panettiere-…

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