Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

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Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel

Moisturiser · Budget: £13.50

Note: Official ingredient list was inferred based on the standard UK/EU formulation for Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. Overall, this is a popular, lightweight hydrating gel formulation anchored by glycerin and sodium hyaluronate. While generally safe and permitted at regulated concentrations, it relies heavily on synthetic polymers and silicones for its sensory feel, contains undisclosed fragrance ('Parfum'), and includes ethoxylated compounds (such as Laureth-7) with minor trace contamination risks.

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Clean score out of 100

90% clean formulation · 10% customer reviews (awaiting enough reviews)

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is an effective, accessible hydrating gel for normal, combination, or oily skin types who enjoy a scented, silky silicone texture. However, if you have highly sensitive skin, reactive skin, or prefer fragrance-free and eco-conscious formulas, cleaner alternatives are readily available.

Be cautious if

Highly sensitive skin types, eczema-prone skin, and those avoiding synthetic dyes or added fragrance.

Against your clean standard

Conditional — Passes basic toxicological safety standards, but fails stricter clean beauty criteria due to added synthetic fragrance, synthetic dyes, and ethoxylated polymers.

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