Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel - US Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 - UK
Updated on January 07, 2025
Overview
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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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 27 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Maltose
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, 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
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHyaluronic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Homosalate, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Octocrylene, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 16035, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel 34 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lotion SPF 25 27 ingredients
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