Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 38 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- 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: 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
38INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, dimethicone, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, alanine, glycine, threonine, lidocaine hcl, serine, arginine, proline, allantoin, maltose, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, dimethiconol, pentylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate, fructose, betaine, pca, sodium pca, urea, glucose, trehalose, sodium lactate, glutamic acid, synthetic beeswax, dimethicone crosspolymer, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, sodium chloride, t-butyl alcohol, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, parfum, ci 42090
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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.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hydro Boost Water Gel 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 Water Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Hydro Boost Water Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Water Gel'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 Water Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Water Gel 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 Water Gel against your own profile.

