Neutrogena Hydro Boost Multi-Use Stick with Smoothing Hyaluronic Acid
Works for
MoisturizingBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 moreWorks
“This multi-use makeup stick with purified hyaluronic acid adds a pop of color & leaves skin looking energized, refreshed & feeling hydrated.”
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateCeresin~3.6–5.4%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateTriethylhexanoin~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinMicrocrystalline wax~1.5–2.3%
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateAlumina~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaPolyglyceryl-2 isopalmitate/sebacate~0.6–1.4%
Diisostearyl malate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateVp/hexadecene copolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerSorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateGlyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidIron oxides~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Ceresin, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Microcrystalline wax, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Alumina, Polyglyceryl-2 isopalmitate/sebacate, Diisostearyl malate, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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 Multi-Use Stick with Smoothing Hyaluronic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | MAKEUP BY MARIOPerfecting Lip Scrub | Sigma BeautyPower Crayon | YouthforiaDEWY GLOSS | SOKO GLAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $15.49 | $24.00+$8.51 | $20.08+$4.59 | $26.00+$10.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Cera Alba | Copernicia Cerifera Wax |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Multi-Use Stick with Smoothing Hyaluronic Acid" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 15.49$ in the United States.
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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.
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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