Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser for Dry Skin 50ml

Name: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser for Dry Skin 50ml
Brand: Neutrogena

50ml

Quick Summary

Best forDry skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsAllantoin, Amino Acids, Ceramides

OverallHydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser for Dry Skin is a moisturiser from Neutrogena built around allantoin (soothing), amino acids (hydrating) and ceramides (barrier-supporting). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Neutrogena recommends it for dry skin.

Check price

Paid link · Opens Amazon.co.uk

Ingredient Analysis

37 of 41 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Allantoin Amino Acids Ceramides

Full ingredient list (41) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Cetearyl Olivate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Sorbitan Olivate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Alanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Maltose Humectant Generally gentle
Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Allantoin Soothing & skin-conditioning Generally gentle

Show the other 31 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Lysine Hydrochloride
Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Serine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Proline Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Threonine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Ceramide NP Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Tropolone
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
1,2-Hexanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Trehalose Humectant & protectant Generally gentle
Betaine Humectant & soothing agent Generally gentle
Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
Fructose Humectant Generally gentle
Glucose Humectant sugar Generally gentle
PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Glutamic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Palmitic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
t-Butyl Alcohol
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 5 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (isopropyl palmitate, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.