Finally I think I have found a product that combats my dry skin! As soon as I put it onto my freshly cleansed skin it just sank it. It wasn't greasy or oily but instantly felt my skins moisture levels had doubled! After a few hours my skin felt even more moisturized (Like it states). It is also a fantastic base for my make up as I felt my make up lasted longer with this as a base.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Review
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel double’s skins moisture in just 1hr. This refreshing, silky gel formula uses the innovative Progressive Release System to address the underlying cause of dryness by absorbing moisture from the air and releasing it into the skin over time, so skin stays soft and radiant looking all day long.
Website www.neutrogena.com
Reviews
Tips: Apply in the morning after cleansing and enjoy moisture filled skin all day long (:
I have to admit, first off, that I haven't used Neutrogena products for years and have been negative about them, so it's fair to say I wasn't expecting much. Whether that means I'm unduly pleasantly-surprised or unduly looking-for-reasons-to-keep-hating-Neutrogena, I really couldn't tell you.
I used the Boost in place of my normal day moisturiser, and have used it for about 10 days now.
Immediate feel of it worried me - my skin felt quite 'tight' - as it does after astringent/toner. However, actually touching my skin was an OMG moment - it hasn't felt that truly soft in years.
NB: I'm pretty sure the box said 'apply liberally' and I have been doing that - I wouldn't want to use my normal amount of moisturiser with this product.
Under make-up (I do use primer as well) it worked as well as pricier moisturisers.
The only other 'negative' is, as far as I can tell, there's no SPF - which would make this a no-go for me over summer, which is a pity because I think that's when it would feel/work best.
If you have read my past reviews on products you will know that I am a a bit of a brand snob - I blame my Dad when I was a teenager he bought my sisters and I Chanel No 5 for Christmas while my Mum was in hospital (she was moritified) and after that I was hooked on quality - the pretty bottle and advertising helps! However I have trialled a number of products lately that I have found to be quite good - products that this brand snob usually aligns to cheap and cheerful. Neutrogena as a brand is definitely in this category for me but to be fair this particular product deserves better than that. So my review is this - packaging is lovely I am a sucker for the visually attractive and blue reminds me of water - yes the hydro boost connatation is not lost on me. I love blue and the calming effect so a winner on that front - the texture of the product is divine - again I am a sucker for gel products, I love how it feels when you put it on your skin. My skin definitely felt hydrated and remained hydrated over 24 hours - I tested this by not cleansing and moisturising at night. I have to admit that my skin felt best when I put my SPF mositureriser over the top and I definitely would not use this as a stand alone product but in conjunction with my normal routine I was pretty impressed! O for awesome Neutrogena
Tips: Use as one step in your maintenance programme - cause lets face it all we are doing is maintaining!
I was lucky enough to be chosen by beauty review to trial this product ( thanks beauty review! ). I expected a lot from this product as it promises a lot, 'doubles skins moisture in 1hr' had me hopeful it would deliver! I have normal to dry skin which lately has been more on the dry side with the change in seasons. I have been using this product for nearly two weeks and I was impressed from the 1st use! I have been using this every night and in the morning when I haven't required an spf moisturiser. The texture is lovely! I love the luxury of the gel formula and it sinks into my skin leaving no sticky or greasy residue( a must! ). My skin definitely feels much more moisturised and seems to be more 'plump' and luminous in appearance. It hasn't caused me to break out like so many new products do for my skin. All in all I really like this product as part of my everyday routine & will be sure to repurchase when I run out!
Tips: Apply a thick layer and leave for 10-20minutes before removing excess with a tissue for a deeply moisturising and luxurious face mask!
Packaging : box and jar are vibrant, very eye catching Product: texture is smooth and smells amazing Test: after reading the box i was a little worried the product wouldn't last (box says apply generously) but i was to find that thought very wrong. the water gel spread so well, i only needed a small amount to cover my face and neck and it was really easy to apply. Right away i noticed a difference my face felt just like i had moisturized, its great if applied right before going out, but i did find that it didn't last the full 24 hours, my skin did start to dry out again after about 4-6 hours, applying more did help. i have noticed with using it my skin is more soft to start of with and then using it makes it better. i just wish it lasted a bit longer. i also have very sensitive skin and was worried i would have issues with it but i didn't which is great
Tips: a little goes a long way so don't start with to much :)
I have been using this everday in the morning for the past week and it has really hydrated my skin. I have sensitive combination skin (more dry at this time of year) and I haven't suffered any breakouts as a result of adding this product to my daily routine. It has moisturised well and I replaced my usual Neutrogena day moisturiser and have noticed a difference in my skin as it seems to really love the water gel and it really does make a difference within an hour! I'm not completely convinced about the progressive release system yet but my skin isn't as dry at the end of the day so perhaps it does work! The only negative comment I have about this is that I don't like the smell - it isn't a bad smell, it is just an odd one. Otherwise I highly recommend.
Tips: Apply to face when dry are a shower to rehydrate fast!
I have combo skin (sigh) so I can suffer from dry cheeks and forehead and then have an oily nose and chin.
This makes finding skin care products that work on all areas of my face a bit of a challenge. Add the seasons in to the mix and somedays I'm just fighting battles to keep my skin evenly moisturised. In the winter my dry patches need more attention and in the Summer my oil prone areas can feel like a slick by midday!
The Neutrogena Water Gel screams luxury - a heavy glass jar, a high quality box. When you open the jar it smells lovely - not overly fragranced, just nice and fresh.
The product itself is less like a gel than I thought it would be and more like a thick lotion (but not quite a cream).
It's easy to apply and readily absorbed into the skin, yay! And yes, my skin did feel really moisturised.
My skin felt really smooth and I really felt my oily patches were more balanced through the day than they had been recently.
However in a really weird way, it didn't leave the same nice feel my usual moisturiser did so while I will continue to use this (and probably buy again) I'm still following up with my regular moisturiser.
All in all this is a nifty little product, the price is about right,
Tips: Try applying a thicker layer like a face mask and allowing it to just sit on your face. Rub the excess in and voila - hydration and smoothness!
Dehydrated skin is the quickest way to look less than fresh - for an immediate boost to your moisture levels, this product is fantastic. It's definitely something I would have loved in my beauty arsenal in my early twenties (particularly in summer, after a long day at the beach). However, now I'm in my early thirties I'm looking for anti-ageing ingredients in my products, which this doesn't have.
Tips: Pop it in the shower for an invigorating way to rehydrate after a long day in the sun (wearing sunscreen, of course). Rub it in for longer than you would your moisturiser, for the true full impact.
This was an item on BR that I saw the superheroes trialled out, reviews which I really enjoyed reading, and luckily for me, I managed to get to try this thanks to the Beauty Vault. Yay I was so excited, this product just sounded so good.
This product comes in a small blue plastic jar, with a metallic blue plastic lid. I assume the blue theme is to reflect the hydro/ water aspect of this product and I think it does a good job of doing this. My only negative aspect of the design of this is germs. Because the easiest way of using this is with your fingers, this product is likely to get filled with germs pretty quickly. I try to avoid germs whenever possible, especially on my face, so I never use my fingers to get this product out, instead I use a small makeup spatula which works like a charm, and then I use my fingers to spread over my face.
The hydro boost product can be compared to a gel. Well that’s what I would compare it to anyway. It’s a pale blue in colour, and application makes this feel like a gel which is good considering this product is labelled a gel. It smells fresh, light and clean and It feels so refreshing applying this to skin, and it’s easy to spread over your skin as well. This gel doesn’t absorb immediately (takes 3-5 minutes to completely absorb depending on how much I use) so I normally use it as a night cream and let it absorb as I get ready for bed. Once it has absorbed, my skin just feel so smooth and when I wake up in the morning my skin looks hydrated and has a radiant glow to it. Amazing! Especially for my skin which tends to have dry patches.
So would I try it again? I have almost finished my first jar, and im savouring every last bit. My skin loved this gel, and couldn’t get enough of it! However, this product has no long term impact on my skin’s dryness. I literally had to use this every night (and some mornings if I had time) in order for It to have a positive impact on my dry skin. I do like using this product, but at the moment I can’t justify spending $25 on a product that had no long lasting benefits. However, I would consider buying this on special, because I did really like everything else about the product.
I have trialled this product for 10 days as part of the Hydro Boost skin care range. This comes in beautiful heavy translucent jar which looks and feels luxurious and expensive though I hope that it is recyclable as I feel the packaging is quite bulky and could be wasteful if recycling is not an option. This is a great product similar to high end versions of hydrating gels which are designed to be complement a skincare routine when skin is in need of extra attention. This wonderful gel-crème is a smooth translucent pale blue formula with a light perfume which smells aquatic and reflects the blue/cooling theme of the product. Very soothing and therapeutic to apply it smells and feels wonderful but the scent may not be great for those who are sensitive to fragrance. Sinks in rapidly and leaves the skin feeling like velvet. The box states 'doubles skins moisture in 1 hour' but I feel it does this within seconds of applying. I personally use this/prefer it over the Night concentrate in this range and have been using it as a night treatment, but have also used it as a hydrating mask before applying the day gel, and I find it super soothing under the eyes. A little bit under makeup also works a treat to smooth out any dry patches. I really feel this is value for money as you can use it for many purposes. I wake up with super smooth, grease-free skin which is perfect for warmer weather and I can see this as being a great refreshing summer alternative to my traditional heavier night creams
Tips: Great multi-purpose hydrating gel - could be irritating to those sensitive to perfumes though I have relatively sensitive skin and am fine with it.