Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Makeup Stick, Classic Ivory

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Makeup Stick, Classic Ivory

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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Moisturizing
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What the product description says
“Hydro Boost Hydrating Makeup Stick, Classic Ivory”
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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: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, caprylyl glycol.

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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, phytosteryl macadamiate.

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.1–0.4%
Phytosteryl macadamiateKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~1.4–2.1%
Dicaprylyl carbonateEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~22–33%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.65%
Hydrogenated polyisobuteneEffect: LowUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~4.3–6.5%
ParaffinEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~0.45–1%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~4.3–6.4%
Caprylyl glycolEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.65%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

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Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Polyglyceryl-4 isostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
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Dicaprylyl carbonate~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~4.3–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.3–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyethylene~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-3 palmitate~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sebacate
Not recognized
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Vp/hexadecene copolymer~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens

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Barium sulfate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Paraffin~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Phytosteryl macadamiate~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Silica~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Microcrystalline wax~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Magnesium myristate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Mica~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredient list view

Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyethylene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, Unknown, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Barium sulfate, Paraffin, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Sorbitan isostearate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Silica, Microcrystalline wax, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Magnesium myristate, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Iron oxides

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