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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1.4% - 2.2%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7

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Product summary

We assess that "Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

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

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 4.50% (declared), avobenzone 2.70% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 9.00% (declared) and octocrylene 9.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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The product retails for 9.00A$ in Australia and from 9.37$ up to 37.65$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

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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 9%

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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

benzophenone-3 4.5%

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50

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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: glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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, diisopropyl adipate.

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 3.3% - 4.9%

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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

dimethicone 1.4% - 2.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.4% - 2.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

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Potential irritants

benzophenone-3 4.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol denat. 4.5% - 6.7%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

homosalate 9%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Caprylyl methicone, Diisopropyl adipate, Silica, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dimethicone, Polyurethane-62, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene glycol, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Menthyl lactate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Unknown, Ci 42090

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Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycine soja oil	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: beeswax	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract erythritol +3 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other:	Common: dimethicone homosalate +3 more Other: retinyl palmitate sodium ascorbyl phosphate +5 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: sodium polyacrylate	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more
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Potential Irritants	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +14 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +2 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +13 more	menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +12 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50

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Sunscreen filters

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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