Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This serum from Neutrogena lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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 repairReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
2
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, butylene glycol, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, isododecane, dimethiconol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, benzyl alcohol, sodium lactate, cetearyl olivate, bisabolol, chlorphenesin, sorbitan olivate, sodium pca, parfum, sodium hyaluronate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sorbitol, chondrus crispus extract, sodium hydroxide, proline, portulaca oleracea extract, propylene glycol, citric acid, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate

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18parfum26propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum'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 Hydrating Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum contains 3 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 Hydrating Serum against your own profile.