They reformulated the Hydro Boost. Didn’t tell anyone.
The real issue? They swapped out the old fragrance for something… louder. It’s a floral-clean scent that lingers for a full minute now.
The viral water-gel from Neutrogena. About $20. The claim was insane hydration with zero residue.
Texture
A true blue gel that shimmers in the jar.
Absorption
Disappears in 15 seconds — that part’s still true.
Packaging
The jar is a germaphobe’s nightmare, but you get every last drop.
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It’s still built on hyaluronic acid. But the fragrance blend got a major overhaul — it’s now higher on the list.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Pulls water into the surface layer
- Dimethicone: Seals it in with a silicone slip
- Fragrance: Noticeably stronger, floral-laundry scent
- Phenoxyethanol: A standard preservative
Cool, slippery scoop. Still bursts into water on your skin. But then — the scent wave hits.
By week two, my skin was just as hydrated. But I noticed a faint tingle on application I never got before.
Plumping effect is identical. No new breakouts. But the fragrance is now a character in the story, not an extra.
They fixed nothing. They just made it smell more. It’s still a great lightweight moisturizer, but it lost its subtlety.