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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around C

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask

This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.

This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Dimethicone

Glycerin

Cetearyl Olivate

Polyacrylamide

Sorbitan Olivate

Phenoxyethanol

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Synthetic Beeswax

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Dimethiconol

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Chlorphenesin

Laureth-7

Carbomer

Sodium Hyaluronate

Ethylhexylglycerin

C12-14 Pareth-12

Sodium Hydroxide

Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide

Dipropylene Glycol

Propanediol

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Xanthan Gum

Chondrus Crispus Extract

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Potassium Chloride

Parfum

Disodium EDTA

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Sucrose Cocoate

Tocopherol

Blue 1 Lake

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Blue 1 Lake

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
  4. 04This ingredient helps:
  5. 05Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
  6. 06As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
  7. 07Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
  8. 08Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
  9. 09This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
  10. 10On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
  11. 11One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too st…
  12. 12Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
  13. 13You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
  14. 14Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
  15. 15Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
  16. 16For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regul…
  17. 17The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
  18. 18For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
  19. 19One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
  20. 20Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
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