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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème US versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream .

Last updated on January 31, 2024. Published on July 14, 2021

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or fragrances

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Starts at $19.99
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème US contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

16% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
68% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 0 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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MichelleR

6 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Can't always follow what's viral...
Olive oil and dimethicone are a bad combination for me. This has such a cult following but my skin reacted...

Can't always follow what's viral...
Olive oil and dimethicone are a bad combination for me. This has such a cult following but my skin reacted immediately after first use. It's been a while since I’ve used it, so I apologize for the ambiguity of this review. I don’t remember the actual way it made me react, whether it was red contact dermatitis or blackheads. I just know it went into my ‘never put on my face’ container.

When products like these don’t work out for me, I typically end up repurposing them. I used this on my décolletage. It didn’t go to waste!

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nattalen

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Simple ingredients, doesn't irritate my skin, plump's, doesn't clog pores, soothes inflamed skin

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream 29 ingredients

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