Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 50 Review

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 50 is one of my favorite chemical sunscreens.

With a watery, oil free texture, this Neutrogena broad spectrum SPF blends in immediately to your skin without leaving any white cast. It’s non-irritating and water resistant too.

This Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 50 Review will cover everything you need to know about this sunscreen and whether it’s right for you.

Importance of Sunscreen

Skin burning by UVB rays from the sun increases your chances of developing skin cancer.

A good broad spectrum sunscreen that is water resistant can protect you long before you need serious intervention or medical help.

Plus, sunscreen and other sun protection measures can prevent early skin aging and protect damaged or broken skin from further harm.

Of course, a healthy lifestyle and diet including nutrients like astaxanthin can also help prevent sunburn.

Caution With Sunscreen

Be sure to contact your poison control center if you ingest sunscreen by accident.

Alternatives to Sunscreen

There are other sun protection measures you can use, such as:

• Wear long sleeved shirts

• Use a wide brimmed hat

• Limit time and sun exposure to avoid burning

• Avoiding direct sun during peak hours

Please be aware that makeup with SPF and tinted moisturizer is not enough.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 50 Review

Formulated with hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, this water gel lotion is one of my favorite products from the Neutrogena Hydro Boost line.

Key Ingredients

Hydro Boost gel uses 5 different UV filters as active ingredients as part of their Helioplex delivery system:

These filters can help prevent skin cancer and premature aging.

Other Ingredients

Other ingredients in SPF include hyaluronic acid, dicaprylyl carbonate, pentylene glycol, menthyl lactate, glyceryl stearate, tocopheryl acetate, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, alcohol denat, and disodium edta.

Hyaluronic Acid

This is a great humectant to provide vital hydration back into your skin. It works great in a sunscreen to protect your skin from excessive heat.

Personally, I love using HA in a separate serum too when a rash occurs because it’s so soothing.

Alcohol denat

Some sensitive skin types may not be able to tolerate alcohol denat.

User Experience

Hydro Boost Water Gel has a water light feel and fits easily into your morning skincare routine.

It’s non comedogenic, so it doesn’t clog pores or leave any greasy residue. Personally, I love it for my acne prone skin. Plus, it layers well under makeup.

One of my favorite things about Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is that I don’t worry about spending time in the morning for it to absorb like I do with mineral sunscreens.

Texture

I love the texture of Hydro Boost Water Gel. It’s a non greasy sunscreen that blends in easily to your skin without leaving any white cast. Plus, it layers invisibly with other moisturizer or makeup.

In fact, one of my favorite things is that the formula is super thin and watery. When you’re used to thick, mineral sunscreens that cause you to breakout, water gel lotion sunscreen has such a refreshing feel.

Scent

While I generally prefer sunscreens that are fragrance free, some people say Hydro Boost Water gel has a light scent. I didn’t notice this and it didn’t cause any irritation for me.

Color

While Hydro Boost Gel is blue coming out of the bottle, it absorbs in your skin quickly without leaving any white marks.

However, the blue color could temporarily stain fabric if you’re not careful when applying it.

Packaging

Hydro Boost Gel comes in a squeeze bottle at 3.4 fluid ounces. Since the formula is quite watery, it can get a little messy if you’re not careful when applying.

Alternatives to Hydro Boost Gel Cream SPF

As always, the best sunscreen is the one you feel comfortable using on your skin. However, you should try to opt for one that provides broad spectrum protection

If this one doesn’t work out for you, consider trying the La Roche Posay SPF.

How to Use Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sunscreen

Follow these steps to use Neutrogena Moisturizing Daily Sunscreen Lotion in your morning routine:

1. Start with a gentle cleanser

2. Apply a moisturizer that works for your skin type

3. Wait for your moisturizer to absorb

4. Apply about two fingers worth of moisturizer

And there you have it!

Hydro Boost Gel for Your Body

You can use this SPF on your body as well as your face! If the fragrance doesn’t bother your face, it’s unlikely to cause any issues on the rest of your body.

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