Best word to describe Neutrogena Hydro Boost hydrating serum? Meh. As a huge fan of the Hydro Boost moisturizer by Neutrogena, every part of me wanted to love this serum. And sadly, it was just okay. Show Since the serum is water based, I really liked that I was able to wear this serum under my makeup without any issue, and that it was super easy to apply and incorporate into both my morning and night skincare routine. However, I just didn’t experience awesome hydration with it, nor did I find any ‘wow’ component to it. It just felt like an added step that didn’t really provide me with anything to get excited about. While it definitely wasn’t a negative experience to use Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum, there are plenty of other face serums, hydrating or otherwise, that deliver more exciting and impressive results than this serum did. Detailed Opinion:Texture/Feel Neutrogena Hydro Boost face serum has the texture and consistency of most other face serums. However, when I actually applied the face serum to my skin, it had more of a moisturizer feel than a serum. While I wouldn’t ever just wear a serum alone, this face serum almost made it seem like I could skip the moisturizer entirely. Overall, the consistency of the face serum was super easy to work with and apply, and it was very comfortable on my skin. Even after it had absorbed, it didn’t feel like I had anything on my face—no tacky residue or slick feeling, so I really enjoyed that. Application With a pump applicator, I found that I needed to use two pumps of Neutrogena Hydro Boost to fully cover my face and neck area, but I don’t think it’s because you need to use a lot product, I just think the amount it actually pumps out is very small. To apply Neutrogena Hydro Boost face serum, cleanse and dry your face first, and use both morning and night. Once the serum has absorbed, follow with your moisturizer and any other face products you use. Super simple! I think since the face serum is water based, I found that it worked really well on my combination skin in the sense that I didn’t have any additional oiliness from using the face serum under my makeup. Major bonus! Drying Time I loved how quickly Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum dried! Within 15 seconds or less, the product was completely absorbed into my skin. And as I said earlier, once it fully dried down, it didn’t feel like I had anything on my face, yet my skin still felt very hydrated and taken care of. Smell Neutrogena Hydro Boost hydrating face serum is completely odorless, so that’s definitely a plus for anyone sensitive to certain scents, or anyone who just likes to avoid scents in their products altogether. Immediate Results As I do with every new face serum I try, I used Neutrogena Hydro Boost face serum at night first. The first thing I noticed was how moisturized my face felt when applying it, so the actual act of using it definitely delivers on the hydration aspect of it. Beyond that, I really didn’t see any immediate results. My other skincare products applied the same as they normally do when I incorporated this face serum into my routine, and I didn’t experience any initial skin irritations or blemishes. Long Term Results Like I said before, I’m a big fan of Neutrogena Hydro Boost moisturizer and have noticed a huge improvement in my overall skin hydration and plumpness from using that as my daily moisturizer. However, I just didn’t experience those same awesome results with the Neutrogena Hydro Boost hydrating face serum. Truthfully, the serum was just okay. I didn’t see any decrease in the appearance of my skin, but I definitely didn’t feel as though it was more hydrated or plump as a result of using the face serum. Mostly my skin just remained unchanged, which was a bummer since I love the moisturizer so much and would have loved to use two products from the same product line! Price/Value In my experience, there is a wide range of hydrating face serums at all different price points. While Neutrogena Hydro Boost face serum may be on the cheaper end of the spectrum at $20, I think there are plenty of other options at similar price points that are much more hydrating than this one. While I love a lot about this serum, from the way it felt on my skin to how easy it was to wear under my makeup, it simply doesn’t deliver on the hydration and plumping aspects a hydrating serum should have. I wanted to like it because it does feel like it helps with dryness but I just can't. The second I started using it my face broke out. I've been trying to use it for several weeks now and I'm... About reviewer (17 reviews) Age25-29 SkinCombination, Fair, Cool HairBrown, Straight, Fine EyesHazel While this might be a good serum I can't stand the scent. Why do companies insist on adding artificial fragrances to skin treatments. I even tried to use it on my feet just so I didn't waste it... About reviewer (11 reviews) Age44-55 SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool HairBlond, Straight, Fine EyesBlue A little sticky, dries fast and gives a matte effect. So if you like that kind of thing then this is for you. Personally for me it wasn't at all what I was expecting. I was expecting more of the... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age19-24 SkinCombination, Fair HairBrunette EyesBlue This is better then the Multivitamin face serum which is also in the hydro boost line. This face serum is much more hydrating, I don't really need to add a moisturizer afterwards unless I want an... About reviewer (203 reviews) Age19-24 SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure HairBlond, Other, Other EyesBlue I enjoyed using this serum. It's light but hydrating and has a fresh scent. I didn't notice any bits in it like other reviewers so perhaps it's been reformulated. I enjoyed using this in the... About reviewer (97 reviews) Age36-43 SkinCombination, Fair HairBrunette EyesBrown The Neutrogena Hydro Boost serum is the perfect serum for me if I want to get breakouts as this is what happened by using it a couple of times. I don’t know what causes me to breakout, but it isn’t... About reviewer (242 reviews) Age19-24 SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral HairBlond, Wavy, Medium EyesBrown This is a thin gel with no glitter or bubble capsules. It has a fairly strong fragrance. It irritates my skin and causes persistent redness. If I apply it in the evening, when I wake up in the... About reviewer (39 reviews) Age36-43 SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool HairBlond, Wavy, Medium EyesBlue Je suis aussi obsédé par les produits de soin de la peau que par le maquillage, mais pour que votre application de maquillage ait un aspect impeccable, elle va commencer par une peau saine. Cela... About reviewer (69 reviews) Age25-29 SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium HairBrown EyesHazel I kicked myself for not reading the reviews before purchasing this. I needed something with hyaluronic acid as the weather’s getting drier so I thought that instead of getting high-end stuff, the... About reviewer (35 reviews) Age30-35 SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm HairBrown, Straight, Fine EyesBrown postives - it looks pretty in its its little blue bottle with a pump and the pretty little white spheres floating in the pretty clear or blue gel. Having a pump is good. I didn't have any... About reviewer (261 reviews) Age44-55 SkinCombination, Fair HairBrunette EyesBlue Way over fragranced. Very disappointed. Was looking to replace my Lue hydrating serum which is not fragranced and does not contain silicone. This neutrogena aerum has good reviws on other sites.... About reviewer (47 reviews) Age36-43 SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral HairBlond, Wavy, Fine EyesGray I never write reviews but, for this product i think i should. i purchased it on sale and was very excited. so excited i bought multiple products from their line. i already had the cleanser which i... About reviewer (1 reviews) Age36-43 SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure HairBrown, Other, Other EyesBlue I was very excited to try the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum after hearing so many good things about Neutrogena's Hydro Boost line. Unfortunately this left me wanting more... much more. ... About reviewer (705 reviews) Age25-29 SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure HairBrown, Other, Other EyesBrown I purchased this hydrating serum several weeks ago, in the hopes of achieving benefits from the hyaluronic acid content. The presentation of the package is beautiful, and serves the very... What does Neutrogena Hydro Boost hydrating serum do?Product Actions This serum instantly absorbs to quench skin and deliver higher hydration levels for fully hydrated skin that glows day after day. When should I use Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum?After cleansing, apply 4 – 5 drops to your clean face and neck. Follow with moisturizer. Use every morning and evening for best results. In the daytime, pair with Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer SPF 50 for all-day, quenching hydration plus weightless SPF 50 protection and antioxidants. Do dermatologists like Neutrogena Hydro Boost?Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Gel The hyaluronic acid-filled formula is a favorite among dermatologists because of how well it hydrates skin without weighing it down. It's also accessible and very affordable. Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum safe?The gentle formula is free of fragrance, dyes, parabens & phthalates & non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores. To use as part of your skin care routine, apply the serum evenly to face & neck daily after cleansing. |
