Neutrogena

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid.

Cleansers

About this product

A gentle, non-detergent cleanser from Neutrogena's Hydro Boost line, designed to cleanse without stripping or drying the skin.

Full ingredients

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, Parfum

Guru Score

79%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This cleanser earns praise for being genuinely gentle and not leaving skin feeling tight or stripped. Gurus highlight that it's non-detergent based, which means it works well for lighter morning cleansing or anyone with sensitive skin, and a fragrance-free version is available for those who need it. The price point is a big draw too, it delivers solid performance without the premium tag.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2024

What they liked

Gentle, non-stripping formula
Fragrance-free option available
Affordable mass market brand

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

CleansersGel

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidVitamin E

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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208SkinDoc

2.10M subs

✓Yay

"I like a gentle cleanser like the Neutrogena Hydro Boost. It works really well and it's not going to overdry the skin."

All 2 takes from 208SkinDoc

You're Making Skincare Too Complicated...

"I like a gentle cleanser like the Neutrogena Hydro Boost. It works really well and it's not going to overdry the skin."

5 Acne Care Tips Everyone Should Know

"I love to recommend mass market brands for cleansing because they work really well and they're not terribly expensive. I really like the Hydro Boost line from Neutrogena, the gentle cleanser."

HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"I use the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Cleanser in the morning. This is a non-detergent based cleanser. In the morning you don't really need to do a full scrub because presumably you've washed your face the night before, [...] and all you have to do is really get off the skincare or any dust mites or any oils that your skin produces during the night. This is a nice gentle cleanser that doesn't strip my skin and doesn't leave it feeling dry or tight."

All 3 takes from HotandFlashy

Anti-Aging Skincare That WORKS! Morning Routine Over 55

Best Anti-Aging + Skincare of 2021!

"I wash my face with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Cleanser for sensitive skin. This is a fragrance-free version."

Anti-Aging Skincare That WORKS! My Evening Routine Over 55!

"For the second step, I use Neutrogena Hydro Boost, the gentle formula for sensitive skin. It's fragrance free. I use this to get the oil off my skin because oil can be a little occlusive and I want all of my skincare to penetrate really well. I don't want anything on the surface of my skin that can keep my active ingredients and anti-aging ingredients from really absorbing fully into my skin."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid?

A gentle, non-detergent cleanser from Neutrogena's Hydro Boost line, designed to cleanse without stripping or drying the skin.

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.

What is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid's Guru Score?

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid best for?

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.