Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Exfoliating Facial Cleanser - 5.0 oz
Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.
- Safety97
- Ethics55
- Value90
- Personal Fit
This is the public anonymous score. Personal Fit is calculated after you add it to your shelf. Extended analysis blends imported data with our review prompts and is checked before it appears.
Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.
Ingredients tracked
15
Flagged ingredients
1
Category
cleanser
Safety
97
- PHENOXYETHANOL has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
Ethics
55
- Neutrogena has a mixed reputation regarding animal testing, as it is owned by Johnson & Johnson, which has faced scrutiny for animal testing practices. While the brand has made some sustainability commitments, it lacks third-party certifications and has faced criticism for its environmental impact.
Value
90
- Priced at 47% below the category median.+20
Our analysis
The ingredients are generally considered safe for use on the skin with low irritation potential.
Review confidence: 85%
Our analysis combines imported ingredient, regulatory, certification, and retailer data with prompt-based review. Some passages use generative models and are checked before publishing. How we analyze products
Likely benefits
- Contains surfactants that effectively remove dirt and impurities.
- Includes Sodium Hyaluronate which is known for its hydrating properties.
Routine notes
- Best used as part of a daily cleansing routine.
Claims to treat carefully
Nothing flagged here yet.
INCI-ordered, the way regulators print it. Earlier ingredients usually appear at higher concentration.
Read directly from a photo of the product label.
1 ingredient is flagged below.
Water
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Caprylyl Glycol
Sodium Hydroxide
Fragrance
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Who this formula is aimed at, based on product tags and our taxonomy.
Use areas
- Face
Skin types
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
Concerns
- Dryness
- Texture
Safety flags come from the same ingredient overlay used by the inthat Score. We do not deduct points just because an ingredient is synthetic or hard to pronounce.
Phenoxyethanol
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Safety
- PHENOXYETHANOL has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
- Buy at Walgreens
Walgreens
Best price$13.49
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No public dupe recommendation is attached to this product yet.
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