Product Review on Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel

Reviewing Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel

Before I start on the nitty-gritty details of the product, do note that I have combination skin. My T-zone usually gets slightly oily after about 3 - 5 hours or so.

Okay, let dive into the product then! (:

Introducing the Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel! Which retails at Watsons for S$20.90.

Packaging

Ingredients as taken from The Sample Store. Water,Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimenthiconol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Olivat, Dimenthicone Crosspolymer, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, C12-14 Pareth-12, Magnesium Asparate, Zinc Gluconate, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylisothiazolinone, Copper Gluconate, Blue 1

What the product claims to do/help: Hydro Boost Water Gel restores skin’s moisture levels by more than 200%, providing not only immediate replenishment but also hydration that lasts up to 12 hours, for soft, supple skin with a healthy glow.  Direction of use: Massage evenly over face and neck every morning and night, after clear lotion or essence. Dermatologist tested Allergy tested Oil-free Non-comedogenic - Details from The Sample Store -

After purchasing this gel moisturizer, I am convinced that perhaps my combination skin can only take gel moisturizers. Cream moisturizers always seem to sit on my skin, which honestly isn't a nice feeling. Besides this Neutrogena gel moisturizer, I used to purchase The Body Shop's Seaweed moisturizer which was also in gel form. (: 

So far this gel moisturizer, has me reaching out to it every single time. I have been and I confess, ignoring my cream moisturizers :X
I mostly use the cream moisturizes on my neck rather than on my face in order to finish them. I have recently finished my Neutrogena gel mositurizer and I am looking out for them to go on sale again to stock them up. (:
For now my Body Shop Seaweed range moisturizer will have to do for now.

There is no oiliness/stickiness or shine (unlike my cream moisturizers) upon application. Everything is quickly absorbed and my skin, thankfully, stays matte. I love the feeling it leaves on my skin. I guess the best way to describe it would be my skin feels smooth and refreshed after application. I've got thirsty skin I suppose? XD


This is a definite repurchase for me I'm not too bothered with the packaging. There are ways around that. (: 

If you are looking for a moisturizer which is multi-purpose (with SPF/anti-aging, I'm sorry to say that this isn't it. I've read online how many use this at night and in the day they would opt for another moisturizer which has SPF in it. 

Another way to go about it, if you insist on using it in the day (like me :D) is to apply sunblock after applying the moisturizer. (:

On a side note: If you happen to walk pass Guardian or Watsons do pop by the Neutrogena section and give their Hydro Boost range a try (: If you aren't too sure about using their products, you can always get their free samples on The Sample Store or purchase their items when they are on sale (: (That is pretty much what I did) :D

The other products I use from their range is Hydro Boost Mousse Cleanser as well as their Hydro Boost Mask! Occasionally, they will sell their individual masks and it retails below SGD3.00 in Watsons! So you may want to keep an eye out for that. (:

♥ Isabel | ARDOUR Spree

What the product claims to do/help:

• Hydro Boost Water Gel restores skin’s moisture levels by more than 200%, providing not only immediate replenishment but also hydration that lasts up to 12 hours, for soft, supple skin with a healthy glow. 
• Direction of use: Massage evenly over face and neck every morning and night, after clear lotion or essence.
• Dermatologist tested
• Allergy tested
• Oil-free
• Non-comedogenic

- Details from The Sample Store -