Eye Cream

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4. 4Cetearyl OlivateCetearyl Olivate is an ester made from fatty alcohols and olive oil fatty acids. It…
5. 5Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
6. 6EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
7. 7TrehaloseA plant-derived sugar, made of two glucose units, that holds water and helps keep…
8. 8Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
9. 9Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
10. 10DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
11. 11Tropolone
12. 121,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
13. 13AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
14. 14Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
15. 15BetaineBetaine is a naturally occurring, gentle compound that attracts and holds water, mainly…
16. 16Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
17. 17Sodium LactateSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid. It mainly…
18. 18PCASodium PCA is a salt of a natural amino acid derivative found in skin's natural…
19. 19SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
20. 20AlanineAlanine is a simple amino acid, one of the small building blocks of proteins. In…
21. 21GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
22. 22Glutamic AcidGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
23. 23Lysine HCl
24. 24ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
25. 25ThreonineThreonine is an amino acid, one of the small building blocks of proteins. In skincare…
26. 26ProlineProline is an amino acid, a building block of protein. In skincare and haircare it…
27. 27FructoseFructose is a simple sugar, the same kind found in fruit and honey, that mainly works…
28. 28UreaUrea is a naturally occurring compound that your skin also makes, and it is a common…
29. 29Maltose
30. 30GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
31. 31Synthetic BeeswaxA man-made wax that copies the firm, smooth feel of natural beeswax. It thickens…
32. 32t-Butyl Alcoholt-Butyl Alcohol is a small alcohol used mainly as a solvent. It helps other ingredients…
33. 33Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
34. 34Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a film-forming polymer that helps thicken formulas and…
35. 35Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
36. 36Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
37. 37Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
38. 38Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
39. 39TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…

Source: Neutrogena Hydro Boost product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/hydro-boost-eye-hydrating-g, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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