neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Foundation Stick
neutrogena Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Foundation Stick lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Polyethylene
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Polyglyceryl-2 Isopalmitate/Sebacate
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Barium Sulfate
- Paraffin
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Phytosteryl Macadamiate
- Silica
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Magnesium Myristate
- Titanium Dioxide
- Mica
- Iron Oxides
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains PEGContains silicones
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateHydrogenated PolyisobutenePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- FILM FORMING
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- BINDING
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances
- Barium Sulfate
Other ingredients
Polyglyceryl-2 Isopalmitate/SebacateBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2ParaffinCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeSorbitan IsostearateAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinatePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearatePhytosteryl MacadamiateSilicaMicrocrystalline WaxTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidMagnesium MyristateTitanium DioxideMicaIron Oxides
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Isopalmitate/Sebacate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| VP/Hexadecene Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, DISPERSING NON-SURFACTANT | — | Green |
| Barium Sulfate | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paraffin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytosteryl Macadamiate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Myristate | ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier for creams; oily feel, suitable for dry skin, control usage for oily skin
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Polyglyceryl-2 Isopalmitate/Sebacate
- Not decoded yet
- Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
- Not decoded yet
- VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.
- Barium Sulfate
- Inert mineral filler and thickener; not absorbed by skin, avoid dust inhalation in powder processes
- Paraffin
- Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas
- Phytosteryl Macadamiate
- Phytosteryl macadamiate for hair and skin care; good occlusion
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Magnesium Myristate
- Magnesium myristate; powder lubricant and opacifier. For powders, boosts slip and smoothness.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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