Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25

Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25

4.0
20ingredients
Day MoisturizerNeutrogena

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This day moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningScar healing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

20

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, homosalate 4%, ethylhexyl salicylate 4%, octocrylene 2% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, caprylyl methicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, propylene glycol, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, phenoxyethanol, glyceryl stearate, chlorphenesin, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, parfum, sodium hydroxide, blue 1 lake, ci 16035

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8propylene glycol17parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25'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 City Shield Water Gel SPF 25 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel SPF 25 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 City Shield Water Gel SPF 25 against your own profile.