Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 42 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- UreaKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
- 5AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
42INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, alanine, maltose, glycine, allantoin, lidocaine hcl, arginine, serine, proline, threonine, ethylhexylglycerin, pentylene glycol, ceramide np, tropolone, sodium hyaluronate, 1, 2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, trehalose, betaine, urea, fructose, glucose, pca, sodium pca, glutamic acid, sodium lactate, palmitic acid, stearic acid, dimethicone, sodium chloride, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, c10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, t-butyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, tocopherol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydro Boost Aqua Creme fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hydro Boost Aqua Creme's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Hydro Boost Aqua Creme paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Aqua Creme's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Hydro Boost Aqua Creme suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Aqua Creme contains 2 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Hydro Boost Aqua Creme against your own profile.

