Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Review

I have been a long time sufferer of oily combination skin. At the end of most days my T zone around my nose and under my lip are oily and create a sheen which can be quite unflattering. As one of the people selected for the trial, I was rather excited to try this product out. The product came in a typical Neutrogena box which didn't really allude me to how magical this product was. On opening the box, I discovered a sleek and attractive package inside. The colour of the container made me instantly think about water. The fragrance had a fresh and clean smell to it, although I think most Neutrogena facial products carry this fragrance. The texture of the product is gel like with a thin consistency allowing easy application to the face and neck. It absorbs quickly making it a really time efficient product to use so I could quickly throw some makeup on top. There is no sticky feeling leaving the face feel smooth and really soft. This makes applying makeup a breeze. The product left my skin feeling hydrated all day didn't give me a horrible oily t zone. My skin is also quite sensitive from being on acne medication for most of my teenage life. This product was calming and sensitive to my face. The only one let down would be that it does not have an SPF component in it. I have seen that other Hydro Boost products do have a SPF in them which I will be trying next.

The entirety of my skin care choices revolves around two factors due to a skin condition I have called Keretosis Pilaris: non-comedogenic rating, and the ability to hydrate. This product fits both those categories and from what I have experienced while trialling this does what it says it will do; hydrate your skin.

When you use this gel you can almost watch it soak into your skin, I have never come across something that does that so well. After using it just once on my face, half an hour later I could feel the difference. I tried putting some on before going to bed instead of using my usual night cream and even in the morning softer still. Using this consistently I can guarantee you will feel the difference between this and what you normally use, and that’s coming from someone who has to moisturise religiously. I will definitely be continuing to use this and an added boost to my skincare regime. It may even end up replacing my night cream completely (also I’ve seen a night version in the supermarket so may even switch to using both!!) I spotted the price at my local countdown at around $22 bottle per jar. For my needs that’s a reasonably good deal considering the results you get are so fantastic

Even though this product is designed for the facial area I decided to run a little test against what I currently use on my skin my using it on one arm and continuing with my usual product on the other to see if I could find a visible and obvious difference. I chose these areas because I get KP breakouts on my arms and one part of treating it is to moisturize intensively to prevent it from even occurring. I am very happy to say I saw a reduction in it on the arm I used this product on and both felt and saw a difference in my skins appearance.

Now the little details: • There is little to no scent to this gel and my skin (sensitive/dry) had no reactions to it at all • Is easy to apply, cooling to the skin and soaks in very quickly with no greasy residue, it worked so well I would put another application of it just to watch it soak in again for the fun of it • A little goes a long, long way so if you’re umming and ahhing about the average price of this product let me put it this way: my trial is finished and the jar is not. • If you have dry skin this is an absolute winner and because of it non-comedogenic rating it won’t block your pores either so it may still do a wonderful job for those with combination skin that want to hydrate their skin but don’t want to trigger a breakout

Totally recommend it, totally going to keep using this!!!

I don't think i can accurately put in words how great this product is, But I shall try! I have very dry skin and normally moisturize at least 5 times a day, still when I try to wear foundation I get dry flaky patches which look horrid! With this product I was down to twice a day and was able to wear both foundation AND powder when going out for my birthday dinner! that alone would make it top of my buy list. I also tried it on my partner who has skin issues, his response was that it felt great going on very refreshing and as good as what he gets on script from the doc's. It has no noticeable fragrance and feels light and refreshing going on. The packaging looks great and very upmarket, about my only complaint was that for the size of the jar a lot of it was glass not product however in saying that it amazed me how far a small amount went. So I feel it is still great value for money. another plus is that while using this I have had no breakouts and my skin looks and feels better then it has at anytime since pre teenage years which is saying something as I am now in my early 30's

I will start with the packaging. The box was visually appealing straight away. Blue and silver with easy to read labelling. Once opened, the pot was so sleek and even more visually appealing than the box!! Just looking at it made me want to use it!! On day one, I cleaned my face and neck, and applied a dabbed finger amount over my skin. A little goes a long way so I was impressed by that instantly. The gel glides on so silkily and easily and instantaneously your skin is left feeling fresh and velvety. I have to use a cleanser on my combination skin but I always have issues with dry skin in the grooves of my nose and sides of my mouth. By day three of using this product (once a day use) my dry skin was completely gone and my skin was feeling a lot more supple! By day 8, it had transformed my skin completely! I have continued cleansing my face as per normal, and using the Hydro Boost Water Gel daily and have had no more dry skin. This Gel has been a saving grace, it has solved my dry skin problem, increased luminosity and suppleness on my face, and has not increased any oil productivity on my combination skin!!!!!!! Highly, highly recommended!!!!

I bought this through th beauty vault along with a neutrogena face cleanser and I have been using it since I received it. After the first use I could feel a big difference straight away. My skin felt soft and hydrated. There was no residue left on my face after application, it soaked in beautifully and with each use has left my skin feeling wonderful, nourished and healthy. It is an amazing product that delivers exactly what it says on the box and then some. I would recommend this to anyone who is in need of a product that can turn their skin into healthy, hydrated and soft skin that still feels great upon next cleanse and moisturise.

And I thought my previous skin cream was good? Oh hell no!

Hydroboost water gel is amazing!

I cannot stress how much I love this!

I think my skin may have been dehydrated previous to using this?

The texture is delish, the feel upon applying is cooling, rich but light, pure luxury!

It really does do what it says it does.

I have oily sensitive broken veined skin.

It has been a dream come true for my skin!!

I use it on my face , hands , chest and arms.

After the first use mu skin looked plumped , refreshed and really clear.

It's prefect under makeup. And on it's on.

I made Mum try some on her hands and she went out and brought some as well. She is 54 and I'm 34 she loves it!

The best part, in this summer heat we are having it's cooling and my skin drinks it up.

I will buy again!!

Also the packaging is gorgeous, very inviting!

It is not greasy or heavy at all.

I absolutely adore this product - I have horribly dry and flaky skin on my face, particularly on my forehead and nose, so I was delighted to scoop up this moisturiser in the Beauty Vault as I'd heard wonderful things about it.

I really like the formula, the gel spreads really easily on your skin so a little goes a long way, and then I use a little bit more on my problem areas to prevent the flaking. It has a faintly soapy smell which I don't mind, I find that it smells clean and fresh and doesn't linger but I've seen that others have been put off by that. The packaging is gorgeous and looks a lot more high end than it actually is, however with tubs I prefer them to be partially see through so I can see how much is left, and this one is not.

The gel absorbs really quickly and leaves my skin feeling noticeably softer and more hydrated within just a few minutes, without the greasy feeling that I've experienced with loads of other moisturisers. Rather than using this as a daily moisturiser, I use it as a hydrating serum after exfoliating my face, and I've found that it really does make an instant difference and prevents my skin from drying out. By using this as a more treatment solution and sticking with my Skinfood moisturiser for daily use, I've also found that I'm not using it up as fast as I would usually. I also don't wear makeup on a daily basis, but if I am going to be putting on foundation, I always use this product a few hours before I apply my makeup as I've found it prevents my skins from getting flaky and making my foundation look horrible.

I definitely think this product lives up to it's claims of more hydrated skin, and is more immediately effective than other moisturisers I've tried. I don't think it lives up to it's claims of doubling moisture over a long period of time, but the moisturising effects that it's had for me mean I will definitely be repurchasing.

I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up this in the last vault opening and am thrilled. To start with the packaging is very up market and attractive. When opening it there is a very light fragrance which can only be described as 'clean and fresh' but the fragrance does not linger and is very faint so would not clash with that of a moisturiser or perfume. The gel is very, very fine and silky and spreads evenly without leaving any stickiness and dries very quickly. I then applied my moisturiser and make up. I can't say I noticed a difference on the day but after about 10 days the difference is very noticeable. My skin is not nearly as dry as it used to be and I have taken to applying a little on my knees and elbows where the skin is generally a lot drier (they should sell it by the bucketful). Jokes aside, I am extremely impressed because not only does it do what they say it does, but it has the same effect, if not more noticeable than a serum. I leaves your skin feeling very soft and looking refreshed and after a while looking almost younger! I am absolutely 'hooked' on this product and definitely classify it as a must in the daily routine particularly if your skin tends to be dry or 'flaky'. One of the few products I would actually classify as 10 out of 10 - they have nailed it!!

Lucky lucky me, to nab this in the last Beauty Vault. I had read with interest the previous BR trials, as I had not considered using a gel moisturiser before. I'm so glad I have discovered this, especially in summer!

The best time I've found to apply this is about five minutes after showering and toning. It glides on beautifully, has a lovely fresh fragrance, and sinks in straight away.

The best thing about it, IMO, is that it leaves such a smooth silky base, that it acts like a primer as well. I love that!

I will start off with this stuff is nothing less than amazing to me. I was one of the lucky few to pick this up in the last Beauty Vault. I am almost at the bottom of this pot and going to definitely be buying myself another one. I had a few lovelies suggest using a gel when I noticed my usual moisturiser was starting to make my skin oily as the weather heated up.

The container is a cute little blue pot (to emphasise the 'hydration' aspect). The down side (of all pots) is you need to dip your fingers into the pot to get the gel out. There is a decent amount of gel in the pot, as it is deeper than it seems. I have been using it daily on this big face and I am going almost 2 months before hitting close the bottom (I still have 2 weeks or so left).

I have never used a gel before so I was a bit surprised with the texture (NOTHING like a cream...don't know what I was expecting haha). It absorbs really easily and doesn't leave a greasy feeling that I was getting from my old moisturiser as we were coming into summer. There is a small perfumed smell, but nothing overpowering.

I have combo skin (Oily in my forehead, nose and chin, dry as the sahara everywhere else...) and since I have been using this I have stopped breaking out and my dry patches are gone. It's insane. My skin has now become more normal (Still a slight, but VERY slight, oiliness on my nose, but other than that everywhere else feels so nice to touch). Which brings me to my next point, this stuff makes my skin feel like silk.

UPDATE: Pot lasted me THREE months. I brought a new one last week and I'm still scraping stuff out of the bottom of the old pot. It never ends!!