"Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, homosalate 4.50% - 5.50%, octocrylene 2.00% - 2.50% and ensulizole 2.10% - 2.60%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium hyaluronate 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dicaprylyl carbonate 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 2% - 2.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

homosalate 4.5% - 5.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Strengthens skin's natural shield Boosts hydration with hyaluronic acid Protects against sun damage and helps defend against external aggressors Dermatologist tested Who It’s For All skin types Dehydrated skin What it does Offers broad spectrum protection Boosts hydration, strengthens skin's natural shield and protects against harmful UV rays and pollution for a radiant complexion Boosts hydration and strengthens skin's natural protective barrier formulated with hyaluronic acid, this lotion not only replenishes skin with a boost of intense hydration, it also strengthens the skin barrier day after day so it can actively defend against external aggressions Helps defend skin against pollution its formula containing antioxidant helps protect the skin from pollution damage and preserve its youthful glow Proven Results 77% of women noticed their skin was more radiant with daily use* 100% of women agree Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 has an ultra-light texture*

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

sodium ascorbyl phosphate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Strengthens skin's natural shield Boosts hydration with hyaluronic acid Protects against sun damage and helps defend against external aggressors Dermatologist tested Who It’s For All skin types Dehydrated skin What it does Offers broad spectrum protection Boosts hydration, strengthens skin's natural shield and protects against harmful UV rays and pollution for a radiant complexion Boosts hydration and strengthens skin's natural protective barrier formulated with hyaluronic acid, this lotion not only replenishes skin with a boost of intense hydration, it also strengthens the skin barrier day after day so it can actively defend against external aggressions Helps defend skin against pollution its formula containing antioxidant helps protect the skin from pollution damage and preserve its youthful glow Proven Results 77% of women noticed their skin was more radiant with daily use* 100% of women agree Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 has an ultra-light texture*

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This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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benzyl alcohol 0.15% - 0.25%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

parfum 0.1% - 0.25%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

ci 16035 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

A red dye

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5% - 6.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

homosalate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Homosalate, Caprylyl methicone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Octocrylene, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, Silica, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glyceryl stearate, Steareth-21, Sodium polyacrylate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 16035, Ci 42090

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	36%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 25	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +6 more	Common: octocrylene sodium hyaluronate +4 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more	Common: glycerin homosalate +3 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +4 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +12 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: beeswax	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: dimethicone polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? +20 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +41 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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