Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US .
Last updated on October 29, 2023. Published on July 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Stearyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Behenate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tocopherol • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Collagen Amino Acids • Adenosine • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Copper PCA • Isohexadecane • Heptyl Undecylenate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Isododecane • Octadecene • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sorbitan Oleate • Ceteareth-20 • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Serine • Glycine • Alanine • Threonine • Arginine • Proline • Lysine Hcl • Glutamic Acid • Sodium PCA • PCA • Sodium Lactate • Urea • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Betaine • Allantoin • Fructose • Maltose • Trehalose • Glucose • Pentylene Glycol • Synthetic Beeswax • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Dimethiconol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 31.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 32.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion contains this as ingredient number 41.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel US contains this as ingredient number 20.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Reviews
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Oil-Free Moisture Cushion 45 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
jeanpaul2301
Great mosturizer!
Tried this out of curiosity with my mom, both of us were pleased with our results. She has normal to dry skin and I have combo...
Great mosturizer!
Tried this out of curiosity with my mom, both of us were pleased with our results. She has normal to dry skin and I have combo skin with fungal acne. She uses this everyday as soon as she gets out of the shower; without it her skin would feel dry as a desert. In my case, I put this on after using the Cetaphil daily facial cleanser. I know this product isn't fungal acne safe but I have combo skin, so I put it on the areas of my face that instead of having fungal acne, are kind of dry (mostly my cheeks, nose and neck). This moisturizer makes my skin feel refreshed, hydrated and healthy. It definitely has fragrance, but It's nice and light. I won't give it 5 stars just because it isn't fungal acne safe:)
cgi
I want to say I love it
This moisturizer isn’t even that bad, in fact it’s the first moisturizer that made my skin feel like a baby’s bum when I...
I want to say I love it
This moisturizer isn’t even that bad, in fact it’s the first moisturizer that made my skin feel like a baby’s bum when I first got into the skincare world. It made my skin smooth within a month or so. It’s very lightweight and looks clear when you put it on. When you apply it, you might have to protect your face because it does take a couple of minutes to absorb into your skin. Though it was formulated for dry/extremely dry skin, I bought this product even though I have oily skin because I’ve seen many dermatologists recommend it to those with dehydrated oily skin or just oily skin in general. It smells good, but since it does have fragrance I would not recommend this to those with sensitive skin. I love the way it feels on my face but I feel like it just doesn’t pair with the other skincare products I own. I only use this occasionally when my skin feels a little dehydrated. Other than that, I’d totally recommend this to those with dehydrated oily skin and extremely dry skin!
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