Works for
MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“aqua hydroboost”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
faex, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Yeast extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (yeast extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dimethicone~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl olivate~2.3–3.4%
Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractFaex~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexYeast extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractTrehalose~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant. Is also called 6-paradol. It might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. The manufacturer claims that it is able to stimulate synthesis of hyaluronic acid in skin, but there is no evidence of effectiveness of this ingredient so far. The only evidence of efficacy for this ingredient so far come from small lab tests. This ingredient comes together with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride as part of the complex called SymDecanox HA produced by a cosmetic ingredient supplier Symrise.
More about Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanoneDimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerDimethiconol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Synthetic beeswax~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxSorbitan olivate~0.15–0.55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateChlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Synthetic beeswax, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium polyacrylate, Carbomer, Citric acid, Disodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Neutrogenaaqua hydroboostYOUR PRODUCT | SensiBiafineGel-Cream Thirst Quenching Face | DOMINIQUE COSMETICSBlur & Moisture Serum Primer | AveenoFace Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $28.00 | $7.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — | Anhydroxylitol | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neutrogena - aqua hydroboost" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 1.35%, trehalose 1.00% - 1.50%, yeast extract 1.20% - 1.90%, faex 1.40% - 2.20% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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