Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask

Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask
3.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.1 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.2 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask has a moisturizing rating of 3.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.3 out of 10 and a high humectancy of 6.1 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Propanediol (est. ≈4.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Dipropylene Glycol
4
Propanediol
3
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
2
Xanthan Gum
1.5
Chondrus Crispus Extract
0.3
Chlorphenesin
0.3
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Potassium Chloride
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
0.3
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
0.3
Sucrose Cocoate
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Est. %
Water
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Propanediol
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Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
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Xanthan Gum
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Chondrus Crispus Extract
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Chlorphenesin
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Phenoxyethanol
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Potassium Chloride
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Fragrance
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Disodium EDTA
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
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Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
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Sucrose Cocoate
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Tocopherol
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Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
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Ratings

All humectants
6.1
4
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6.1 10
6.1
4
1.5
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
1.5
0.3
0.3
All humectants 6.1 10
6.1
All humectants
6.1
4
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 0.6 20
0.3
All occlusives
0.6
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
0.3
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Propanediol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) GumAlso known as carob gum, this ingredient is a plant-based formula helper extracted from carob tree seeds. It consists of film- and gel-forming polysaccharides called galactomannans.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Chondrus Crispus ExtractAn extract from the species of red marine algae called Irish moss or carrageen moss. It is edible and widely used to produce carrageenan, a polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilA white paste-like substance derived from castor oil that belongs to a group of ingredients called PEGs (polyethylene glycols). It acts as a perfume solubilizer that helps fragrance agents dissolve in water and as a cleansing agent.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Potassium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium ChlorideA salt of hydrochloric acid that stabilizes emulsions through thickening.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractA fungi extract. The mushroom contains various proteins, fiber, and humectant and antioxidant polysaccharides - which help to restore the water and collagen content in the skin.
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing fatty oil derived from the seeds of a South American tree known as Inca nut. It is rich in emollient alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, vitamin E, and various phenolic compounds.
Sucrose Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose CocoateDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)Description is coming soon