Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lip Treatment

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Lip Treatment

Efficacy37/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Sodium hyaluronate, Beeswax + 7 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Hydro Boost Lip Treatment”
From product name

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: 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: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~2.2–3.3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.7–4.1%
Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.1%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~1.6–2.3%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~3.5–5.3%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~3.3–4.9%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.1–0.35%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.45–1.05%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Benefits NEW Neutrogena ® Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Treatment makes lips look instantly beautiful, plump and soft.”
Source: Neutrogena

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~5.5–8.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.6–2.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Polybutene~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~5.5–8.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.5–5.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.7–4.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Beeswax~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.6–2.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Polyethylene~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Stearalkonium hectorite~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency

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Propylene carbonate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~0.45–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Silica dimethicone silylate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Bht~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.1–0.35%
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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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.3%
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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Ci 19140~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 15850~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polyethylene, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Silica dimethicone silylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Bht, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 15850

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