Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum

Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Neutrogena
37Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
78% Natural19% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.8 — Ineffective
5.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.8
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

78% natural19% synthetic
29 natural 1 unknown 7 synthetic

Based on 37 ingredients analyzed. 78% natural, 3% unknown and 19% synthetic.

Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning12:Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Serine, Glycine, Alanine, Arginine, Proline, Lysine HCl, Sodium PCA... +4 more
humectant11:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glutamic Acid, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Betaine... +3 more
hair conditioning10:Serine, Glycine, Alanine, Threonine, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium PCA, Betaine... +2 more

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.