Hydro Boost Water Gel
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800 review records · 2 recorded sources · 2015–2026
How reviews felt.
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Feelings from captured reviews. A review may express more than one feeling, so percentages need not total 100%.
- delighted: 287 reviews, 37% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Leaves skin feeling hydrated. (53 reviews); Absorbs quickly. (35 reviews); Feels light on the skin. (35 reviews).
- satisfied: 71 reviews, 9% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Leaves skin feeling hydrated. (13 reviews); Feels light on the skin. (10 reviews); Feels smooth. (9 reviews).
- disappointed: 22 reviews, 3% of eligible reviews. Summaries: Strong scent. (7 reviews).
- excited: 12 reviews, 2% of eligible reviews. .
- surprised: 12 reviews, 2% of eligible reviews. .
- worried: 8 reviews, 1% of eligible reviews. .
- sad: 5 reviews, 1% of eligible reviews. .
Counts refer to reviews, not verified unique people. Groups can overlap. Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. Summaries are written by Revuei and do not reproduce reviews. Missing information is not inferred.
Topic by topic.
Each bar counts records that mentioned a topic, split by direction. Negative mentions extend left, positive mentions extend right, both on the same scale.
Texture
505 of 772 records mention thisHydration
393 of 772 records mention thisScent
174 of 772 records mention thisValue mentions
160 of 772 records mention thisIrritation
97 of 772 records mention thisBreakouts
86 of 772 records mention thisReported results
62 of 772 records mention thisRead the limits.
Percentages are shares of the 772 analyzed records that discuss this product directly, not of all users. One record can mention several topics. Mixed, neutral and unclear mentions count toward topic totals but are not drawn as directions. Topic shares may differ by about ±10 percentage points. Topics with fewer than 40 mentions are not displayed. Formulas change — check the current package.
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All counts
| Topic | Mentions | Positive | Negative | Mixed | Neutral | Unclear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texture | 505 | 471 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Hydration | 393 | 342 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Scent | 174 | 110 | 47 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Value mentions | 160 | 123 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Irritation | 97 | 32 | 61 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Breakouts | 86 | 47 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reported results | 62 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What reviews described.
Skin type and shade are self-reported where recorded. These groups are smaller than the full review set.
Reviews with an explicit skin-type context; not a suitability prediction.
Self-described skin type
104 reviews
61 reviews
61 reviews
57 reviews
38 reviews
32 reviews
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What the reviews support.
Every point shows the number of linked reviews behind it. These are observations, not efficacy or suitability claims.
What stands out
132 reviews · Leaves skin feeling hydrated.
132 reviews
Based on 132 reviews in the eligible set. Groups can overlap; this is not an efficacy or suitability claim.
What to watch
38 reviews · Strong scent.
38 reviews
Based on 38 reviews in the eligible set. Groups can overlap; this is not an efficacy or suitability claim.
Use and shade
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What’s inside
Captured ingredient record. Function notes describe common uses of an ingredient, not this product’s effect.
Observed 2026-08-23 · Market: US.
Check the current package; this record does not establish today’s formula.
Ingredients are listed from highest to lowest concentration down to 1%; ingredients under 1% can appear in any order.
Key ingredients
Helps skin hold on to water.
#2 of 36A hyaluronic-acid salt that attracts and holds water.
#6 of 36Helps skin and formulas retain water.
#21 of 36A skin-conditioning agent used to soothe the look of irritation.
#22 of 36Helps a formula hold water; also supports preservation.
#27 of 36Full ingredient list (36)
- Water
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Serine
- Glycine
- Alanine
- Threonine
- Arginine
- Proline
- Lysine HCl
- Glutamic Acid
- Sodium PCA
- PCA
- Sodium Lactate
- Urea
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Betaine
- Allantoin
- Fructose
- Maltose
- Trehalose
- Glucose
- Pentylene Glycol
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Dimethiconol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Fragrance
- Blue 1
Method & limits
Saved product facts and historical reviews do not establish current-formula equivalence, verified purchases, unique people, ingredient causation or suitability for your skin. Source counts may overlap and are not necessarily additive.
Saved source dates: 2026-10-10. These are saved observations, not a new stock or formula check.
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Official product source (neutrogena.com) - retrieved 2026-10-10 · Product name, brand and current listed sizes as written on the saved official page for Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel with Signature Fragrance, 1.7 Oz, retrieved 2026-10-10.