Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra-Dry Skin
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MoisturizingDimethicone, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Our unique light-weight formula absorbs quickly, like a gel, but has the long-lasting, intense moisturizing power of a cream, for even extra dry skin.”
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, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dimethicone~6.3–9.4%
- 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~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl olivate~2.4–3.6%
Polyacrylamide~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSorbitan olivate~1.6–2.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSynthetic beeswax~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxC13-14 isoparaffin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinDimethicone crosspolymer~0.45–1.05%
- 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~0.45–1.05%
- 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 DimethiconolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerLaureth-7~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
C12-14 pareth-12~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Synthetic beeswax, C13-14 isoparaffin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 pareth-12, Sodium hydroxide
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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 Gel Cream Extra-Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | SensiBiafineGel-Cream Thirst Quenching Face | AveenoFace Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturiser | C&C by Clean & ClearDon't Flake Gel Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 46% | 43% |
| Price | $34.83 | — | $7.88−$26.95 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Oatmeal Extract | — |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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