Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing

cleanser · 200 ml · Skincare

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

25 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and helps create a…
4Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
5Sodium Methyl Cocoy Taurate
6Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
7Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-sized form of hyaluronic acid, made by breaking the long molecule into…
8Ethyihexylglycerin
9Linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium Chloride Phosphate
10Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
11Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
12Sodium IsethionateSodium Isethionate is the sodium salt of isethionic acid, a small, water-friendly…
13Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
14Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
15Potassium Acrylates
16Copolymer
17Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
18Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
19Disodium EOTA
20Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
21Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
22HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
23Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
24Phenaxyethanol
25ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3574661320700, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#25)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (#13), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#14)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing contains Parfum (ingredient 25 of 25).

Does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Cleansing Gel Gentle Face Cleansing pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Vitamin E.