Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ (50ml): Dermatocare review
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ (50ml) is non-tinted, built on 4 new-gen + 0 old-gen + 1 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red, Pollution Support. It's aligned to oily, dry, combination/normal sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning. We could not find In-vivo / In-vitro test data for SPF and PA ratings on the brand website. Happy to update on brand request.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Dry, Combination/Normal
Key Ingredients Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S, Titanium Dioxide
Specs Premium, Fragrance Free, Has silicone
Coverage UVB, UVA
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filters - Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb M, Tinosorb S
- Old chemical filters - None
- Mineral filter - Titanium Dioxide, nano
- Not Tinted
- Barrier repair ingredient - Niacinamide
- Antioxidant ingredients - Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
- Soothing ingredient - Panthenol
- Hydrating ingredient - Sodium Hyaluronate
Keep in mind
- Nothing significant.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Compatible: Does not contain ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. While this aligns with our sensitive skin benchmarks, individual skin reactivity varies. Performing a 24-hour patch test prior to use is still recommended.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains new-generation chemical filters, which international guidelines consider safe for use in pregnancy — but Dermatocare recommends mineral-only sunscreens during pregnancy instead. Refer to our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗ for more details.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Apply a coin-sized amount as the final step of your morning skincare routine before makeup, and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors. For detailed tips on amounts, reapplication, and ingredient pairing, read our Sunscreens Guide ↗.
Ingredient list
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Triacontanyl PVP, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum.
Source: https://www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/hydro-boost-spf-50
Updated on: 23 September 2026
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