Hydro Boost Water Gel Facial Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from Neutrogena lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Sodium lauryl sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
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. Contains: SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingAnti-agingReduces irritationBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, polyquaternium-10, polysorbate 20, sodium isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, potassium acrylates copolymer, sodium chloride, propylene glycol, disodium edta, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, hydroxyacetophenone, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol

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13sodium lauryl sulfate17propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydro Boost Water Gel Facial Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hydro Boost Water Gel Facial Cleanser'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 Water Gel Facial Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydro Boost Water Gel Facial Cleanser'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 Facial Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydro Boost Water Gel Facial Cleanser contains 2 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 Water Gel Facial Cleanser against your own profile.