Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum.

Serums

About this product

A serum with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin designed to boost hydration.

Full ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Cetearyl Olivate, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium PCA, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Proline, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate

Guru Score

77%

Approved

6 experts · Moderate agreement

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What they liked

Natural dewy finish without heaviness
Fragrance-free version available
Suits oily skin

What they flagged

Can feel tight despite looking hydrated
Strong fragrance in standard version

What the gurus are saying

The strong fragrance is what both reviewers flag as the main reservation, and anyone sensitive to scent may want to patch-test beforehand or consider alternatives. Beyond that concern, the serum genuinely earns praise for solid hydration backed by glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, and other soothing ingredients, earning particular appeal for oily skin, though reviewers agree it's straightforward rather than innovative.

Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take March 2026

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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April Basi

71k subs

✓Approved

"A drugstore product I love is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Serum."

Hyram

4.34M subs

✓Approved

"The Neutrogena hydr boost Serum is a little bit simple but she uses the fragrance free version which I absolutely love"

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Reacting to Keke Palmer's Skin Care Routine

"The Neutrogena hydr boost Serum is a little bit simple but she uses the fragrance free version which I absolutely love"

Specialist Reacts to Chloe's Skin Care Routine

"Overall I'm really not opposed to the Neutrogena Hydro Boost line. I don't think it's the most innovative product out there, however they are simple, they do the job, they're effective, and a lot of people really like them. The ingredient list does have some really good ingredients: glycerin, which is great for hydration, dimethicone, a great silicone for preventing water loss, bisabolol, an amazing antioxidant ingredient, sodium PCA, great for soothing irritation, and sodium hyaluronate, which is what the Hydro Boost line is really known for. It does have fragrance in there though, and I don't love that. For now, I'm not horrified."

Nipun Kapur

408k subs

✓Approved

"The Neutrogena honic acid Serum is truly truly a good one"

James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Mixed

"The serum gives a very nice natural dewy glow without being thick or greasy, but my skin doesn't feel the way it looks. It feels a little bit tight even though it looks very nice and hydrated. So the serum is a little bit of a letdown."

Dr Dray

2.68M subs

✓Approved

"The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum is a favorite product of mine and it's great for oily skin. Unfortunately it has fragrance in it, and the fragrance in the Hydro Boost line in my opinion is very strong."

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"I like their serum—their hyaluronic acid serum. It's fragrance-free, and that would be a better alternative."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Approved

"The new version is going to be better unless you're allergic to Amino amino acids amino masses are great for your skin they're the building blocks of your skin"

Frequently asked.

What is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum?

A serum with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin designed to boost hydration.

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 5 of the 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

What is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum's Guru Score?

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected.