Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid SerumA serum built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Colloidal oatmeal3
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Xylitol, Yeast Extract
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (in both products)
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
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