Full Ingredient List
Water
DimethiconeHazard: 4/10
Glycerin
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
PhenoxyethanolHazard: 4/10
Polyacrylamide
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Dimethiconol
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Chlorphenesin
Carbomer
Laureth-7
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Fragrance
C12-14 Pareth-12
Sodium Hydroxide
Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Who Owns Neutrogena?
Big Corp SubsidiaryKenvue(KVUE) -- Consumer Health
Also makes: Aveeno, Band-Aid, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's Baby
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7/10Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel vs Numbrrrz

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
Neutrogena

Numbrrrz
Organic Lip Balm

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FAQ
How many ingredients does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel contain?
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel by Neutrogena contains 20 ingredients. Of those, 4 are flagged for potential health concerns based on peer-reviewed research and regulatory data. Numbrrrz lip balm contains just 4 ingredients with 0 flagged.
What is the safety score of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel?
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel received a safety score of 5/10 in our analysis. This score reflects the number and severity of flagged ingredients, their regulatory status globally, and the exposure risk associated with this product category. A score of 10 is the safest; Numbrrrz earns a 10/10.
Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel safe to use daily?
While Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel complies with FDA regulations, it contains 4 ingredients that regulatory agencies or researchers have flagged for potential concern. Daily use increases cumulative exposure to these ingredients. For lip products especially, ingredients are directly ingested throughout the day.
What is a safer alternative to Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel?
Numbrrrz organic lip balm is a direct alternative with a 10/10 safety score. Made with only organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, beeswax, and vitamin E — every ingredient is food-grade and safe to ingest. No synthetic chemicals, no preservatives, no compromise.
