Neutrogena Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray
Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Body Spray brings advanced facial hydration expertise to body care, for instantly quenched, supple and radiant skin that lasts all day.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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, isohexadecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
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%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl palmitate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePetrolatum~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- 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 DimethiconeSodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolysorbate 60~1.3–2%
Cetearyl olivate~1.2–1.7%
Sorbitan olivate~0.95–1.4%
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideC14-22 alcohols~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsIsohexadecane~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C14-22 alcohols, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| NeutrogenaHydro Boost Express Hydrating SprayYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoDaily Moisturising After Shower Mist Spray | Piz BuinAfter Sun Instant Relief Mist Spray | Neocutis Micro•EssentialsNeo Body Restorative Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 70% | 65% |
| Price | — | $10.04 | $15.35 | $120.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Express Hydrating Spray" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.60% - 2.40% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 67.61A$ in Australia, from 4.12£ up to 5.49£ in the United Kingdom, for 5.49$ in the United States and for 9.70CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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