Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Cleanser

NeutrogenaHydro Boost Water Gel Face CleanserIngredients

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Cleanser is a product from Cleansers category with 19 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, BHT. The product is made by Neutrogena, from United States.

Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Cleanser provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging and 8 more.

Organic score: 16% natural vs 68% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
5
Polysorbate-20
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
6
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
7
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant
8
Hydroxyacetophenone

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [3]: Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, BHT
Moisturizing 6: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Softening 6: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Anti-aging 2: Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Antiseptic 2: Ethylhexylglycerin, Poloxamer 188

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Tocopherol
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate-20, PEG-100 Stearate
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-100 Stearate#10

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Sodium Hyaluronate#6Tocopherol#17
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Cleanser

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#4Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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