Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This day moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants

Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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: 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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingAnti-agingGood for oily skinBarrier repair

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.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 15%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 10% inactive ingredients: water, butyloctyl salicylate, glycerin, alcohol denat., silica, caprylyl methicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, dimethicone, polyurethane-62, phenoxyethanol, pentylene glycol, styrene/acrylates copolymer, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, glyceryl stearate, chlorphenesin, menthyl lactate, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta, trideceth-6, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, sodium hydroxide

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7alcohol denat.

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.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50'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 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50'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 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 contains 0 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (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 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 against your own profile.