Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel
Facial Creams
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel is a solid choice.
Rated 70/100 across safety, irritation, efficacy, formulation and sustainability.
Score breakdown
Safety
25/35
Lower-risk ingredients score higher.
Irritation
15/20
Fragrance and known irritants reduce this.
Efficacy
16/25
Proven active ingredients raise this.
Formulation
8/10
Base, preservatives and structure.
Sustainability
6/10
Cruelty-free, vegan, no microplastics.
7 of 20 ingredients weren't in our safety database, so the score is an estimate.
What's good
- ✓Contains 4 proven actives: Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Dimethicone
Watch-outs
- !Contains undisclosed fragrance blend — potential allergen risk
- !7 ingredients not recognized in the safety database
Key active ingredients
Skin-type match
85/100
Dry skin
75/100
Oily skin
40/100
Sensitive skin
75/100
Acne-prone skin
Full ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Laureth-7, C12-14 Pareth-12 Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, CI 42090
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Frequently asked
Is Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel good for your skin?
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel gets an Eatly score of 70/100 (grade C, Good). No high-concern ingredients were found in our database. Overall it's a solid choice.
Does Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel contain fragrance?
Yes — Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel lists fragrance/parfum, which is a common cause of irritation for sensitive skin.
