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Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel

Updated on: 09/05/2025
Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel
19
Total Ingredients
analysed
15 of 19
Skin-Safe
low risk
4 of 19
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 19
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolic Acid. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Neutrogena a good skincare brand?

Neutrogena is a skincare and cosmetics brand founded in 1930 in the United States by Emanuel Stolaroff as a cosmetics company that later adopted the Neutrogena name in 1962. The brand develops products for cleansing, acne treatment, sun protection, and general skincare. Common ingredients used in Neutrogena products include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and sunscreen filters. The brand is owned by Johnson & Johnson (through its consumer health division). Neutrogena makes products such as Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Neutrogena.

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 4 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-c14-16-olefin-sulfonate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel?

This product is from Neutrogena. See more products from Neutrogena.

What are the ingredients in Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel?

Hydro Boost Exfoliator Smoothing Gel contains 19 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sodium-c14-16-olefin-sulfonate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cocamidopropyl-hydroxysultaine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydrolyzed-potato-starch-dodecenylsuccinate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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