Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- RetinolKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
- 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: 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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, glycerin, dimethicone, ppg-15 stearyl ether, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl behenate, butylene glycol, ceteareth-20, isohexadecane, cellulose, retinol, hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol, dimethicone crosspolymer, sodium polyacrylate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, polyacrylamide, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, ascorbic acid, bht, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream'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 Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream'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 Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Retinol Boost+ Intense Care Cream against your own profile.

