Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer
by Neutrogena · skin_care
Editor's Take
The famous water-gel earns its reputation for weightless slip, but this is silicone polish with hydration, not serious barrier care.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 6.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.0 / 10
The Verdict
Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide reliable surface hydration, while Dimethicone and silicone crosspolymers create the smooth, blurred finish. Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate add a thoughtful liquid-crystal emulsification touch, though they do not turn this into a barrier-repair treatment. The clean profile is poor, with persistent silicones, synthetic polymers, fragrance, and ethoxylated surfactants shaping the formula. A credible pick for lightweight daytime moisture under makeup, not for repairing dry or compromised skin.
Full INCI list
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethiconol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide, Blue 1.