About This Product

The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel is a lightweight gel moisturizer formulated with hyaluronic acid boosted with electrolytes, designed to deliver weightless hydration that goes deep within the skin's surface. The #1 Gel Moisturizer from the #1 Hyaluronic Acid Facial Care Line in the US, it has been tested with dermatologists and proven by science for over a decade.

In consumer perception testing (179 participants, 1-week home use test), 95% agree it feels weightless on skin, 95% agree it melts into skin, and 90% agree it is instantly absorbed. Its gel texture is perfect to use under makeup, leaving zero residue with no stickiness or slickness.

Suitable for all skin types - including normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin. This unisex moisturizer is designed for face and neck use. Recognised as Best of 2025 and among Nykaa's Most Reordered products.

Key Benefits

• Delivers Weightless, Deep Hydration: Hyaluronic acid boosted with electrolytes provides hydration that goes deep within the skin's surface.
• Feels Weightless on Skin: 95% of consumers agree the gel feels weightless on skin.
• Melts Into Skin and Absorbs Instantly: 95% agree it melts into skin; 90% agree it is instantly absorbed.
• Perfect Under Makeup: Absorbs so well it can be worn under foundation without detection.
• Leaves Zero Residue: No stickiness, no slickness after absorption - particularly suitable for oily skin types.
• Provides Hydrating, Long-Lasting and Refreshing Benefit

What This Product Does Not Do

• Does not provide SPF protection - follow up with sunscreen.
• Does not treat active acne or pigmentation directly.
• Does not provide instant whitening or fairness effects.
• Contains fragrance (listed in INCI) - this product is not fragrance-free.

Who Should Use It

• All skin types - combination, dry, normal, sensitive, and oily.
• Those seeking lightweight, weightless hydration.
• Oily skin types looking for a gel moisturizer with zero residue.
• Individuals who wear makeup and need a base that absorbs invisibly.
• Beginners seeking a dermatologist-tested hydration product.
• All genders (unisex).

Who Should Skip It

• Individuals with known sensitivity to any listed ingredient (full INCI provided on product packaging).
• Those sensitive to fragrance - fragrance is listed in the INCI.
• Those with severely compromised skin barriers needing dedicated barrier-repair actives (ceramides, cholesterol) - this product focuses on hydration, not barrier repair.
• Note: Blue 1 (colour additive) is present in the formula.

Common Questions

Yes. It is designed for all skin types including oily.

Yes. 95% of consumers agree it melts into skin, making it ideal as a makeup base.

It is the #1 Gel Moisturizer from the #1 Hyaluronic Acid Facial Care Line in the US. Its formula uses hyaluronic acid boosted with electrolytes. It has been tested with dermatologists and proven by science for over a decade.

Yes, it contains fragrance as listed in the INCI.

No contraindicated actives are listed, but consult your doctor for personalised advice.

For oily or combination skin, the lightweight gel may be sufficient. For dry skin, you may need a heavier moisturizer at night.

Yes, it is tested with dermatologists and proven by science for over a decade.

Sensitive skin is a supported skin type. However, it does contain Fragrance and Blue 1, so individuals with fragrance sensitivities should patch test first.