neutrogena Hydro Boost Supercharged Booster

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Chondrus Crispus Extract
6. Mourera Fluviatilis Extract
7. Arginine
8. Alanine
9. Panthenol
10. Serine
11. Tocopherol
12. Caprylyl Glycol
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Threonine
15. Chondrus Crispus Powder
16. Niacinamide
17. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
18. Butylene Glycol
19. Pca
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Sucrose
22. 1,2-Hexanediol
23. Agar
24. Algin
25. Gellan Gum
26. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
28. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Trisodium EDTA
31. Citric Acid
32. Tromethamine
33. Tocopheryl Acetate
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Potassium Sorbate
36. Parfum
37. Ci 77891
38. Ci 77019

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolChondrus Crispus Extract

ANTISTATIC

ArginineAlaninePanthenol

Other ingredients

Mourera Fluviatilis ExtractSerineTocopherolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinThreonineChondrus Crispus PowderNiacinamidePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilButylene GlycolPcaSodium HyaluronateSucrose1,2-HexanediolAgarAlginGellan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSynthetic FluorphlogopiteDisodium EDTATrisodium EDTACitric AcidTromethamineTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateParfumCi 77891Ci 77019

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Mourera Fluviatilis Extract

Not decoded yet

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Gellan Gum

Gellan gum; water-soluble polymer; gel former; high transparency, strong gelling, for aqueous phase stability.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77019

Not decoded yet

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