Product · Moisturiser · Gel
P. 24 · REVIEWNeutrogena · Moisturisers
the pleasant hydrator.
A hyaluronic-led gel that wears beautifully on oily and combination skin in summer. Modest claims hold; the marketing claims ("deeply quenches") don't. Use it for what it is — a light hydrator, not a barrier-repair cream.
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Pleasant under SPF; doesn't pile or pill.
As a humectant base before an occlusive.
Light, absorbs fast, won't stain a t-shirt collar.
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80⁄100
Hyaluronic + B5; better evidence base.
73⁄100
Cheaper humectant equivalent in serum form.
71⁄100
Fragrance-free alternate; closer feel.
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Surface hydration improves the look of fine lines temporarily. There's no dermal volume change — that requires injection, not topical HA.
For dry-to-normal in summer, yes. For genuinely dry skin year-round, layer a heavier cream over it. Hydro Boost alone is humectant-only.
If you have a history of contact reactions, yes. Pick La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 instead. For most users it's tolerated, but the fragrance is decorative, not functional.
Gel-Cream is heavier — has dimethicone-driven occlusion. Better in winter or for drier skin. Gel is the summer / oily default.
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