Face Cream Aqua Gel

moisturizer · 50 ml · Skincare

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Cream Aqua Gel is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and silicones (Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Face Cream Aqua Gel

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

19 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
5TrehaloseA plant-derived sugar, made of two glucose units, that holds water and helps keep…
6Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
7EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
8Cetearyl Olivate
9DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
10PolyacrylamidePolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer, a long chain of repeating units, used to thicken…
11C13-14 Isoparaffin
12Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
13Laureth-7Laureth-7 is a mild nonionic emulsifier, made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide,…
14CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
15Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
16ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
17PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
18ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
19Cl 42090. [PR-0000947]

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3574661554280, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#18)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#2), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#4), Dimethiconol (#9)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Cream Aqua Gel fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Cream Aqua Gel contains Parfum (ingredient 18 of 19).

Does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Cream Aqua Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Cream Aqua Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Dimethicone.