Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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 were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium metabisulfiteKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
- 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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, glycerin, cetearyl olivate, acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, moringa oleifera seed extract, faex, trehalose, sodium hyaluronate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethiconol, caprylyl glycol, 1, 2-hexanediol, synthetic beeswax, sorbitan olivate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium polyacrylate, carbomer, citric acid, disodium phosphate, sodium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol, sodium metabisulfite, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hydro Boost Restorative Balm 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 Restorative Balm with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Hydro Boost Restorative Balm paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Restorative Balm'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 Restorative Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Restorative Balm 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 Restorative Balm against your own profile.

