Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 40 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
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
Full Ingredient List
40INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, c10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, ceramide np, stearic acid, palmitic acid, sodium hyaluronate, serine, glycine, alanine, threonine, arginine, proline, lysine hcl, glutamic acid, sodium pca, pca, sodium lactate, urea, sodium chloride, citric acid, betaine, allantoin, fructose, maltose, trehalose, glucose, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, 1, 2-hexanediol, tropolone, sodium hydroxide
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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 Gel Cream Extra-Dry fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra-Dry'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 Gel Cream Extra-Dry paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra-Dry'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 Gel Cream Extra-Dry suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra-Dry 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 Gel Cream Extra-Dry against your own profile.

