It’s super interesting to me how the fragrance tide has changed. For years, everything had it & those of us who have issues wished we had more ff options. Then it became bad. Now, I’ve almost seen it swing back from being demonized to some people on the Internet get hostile to those of us who want to avoid it. Personally, I don’t care what anyone else does. I can’t use any fragrance on my face because I have rosacea and it makes it worse, so I make a choice to avoid it. All I want is options for me AND for the people who like fragrance. I think Elf, Neutrogena, & Purito are companies who are doing a really good job of this giving 2 versions. Wish that were normalized.
Love this. Thank you for summing it up and you’re right that it has sadly become hostile at times. Hope you have good products that work well for you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I tried Kiko's Hydra Pro Matte moisturizer, I really enjoyed it for my oily skin - obviously it's hard to not have oils coming in the end of the day. But the thing is that it looks like that 1/4 of my grandma's parfum was there.
I just found your channel and you are saving my life! I hit my mid-30s and want to begin a new phase of skincare, but it's so overwhelming; serums, moisturizers, masks, spf, retinol, collagen, vitamin C, peptides...oof. Watching some of your videos has given me a good place to start. Thank you so much!
I love that you and your wife does these comparisons on yourselves that give us honest answers and transparency. Way to take one for the team. Youre awesome!!!
ive tried both. im usually sensitive to fragrance and cant use most moisturizers, but the water gel didn't cause any redness or burning, its honestly the best moisturizer i've used on my oily/dry face. as for the cream-gel, it felt very heavy and my face would produce so much oil. even using a small portion of the product left my face either super dry or super oily. definitely sticking to the water gel.
When using the gel cream, keep your skin a little bit wet, and remember to use lotion after putting on the gel cream. If we use the the gel cream with a dry face, the hyaluronic acid may absorb water that is already in our skin and left our face dry.
We have same experienced though. Normally my face is sensitive to fragrance but Neutrogena hydro boost gel is an excemption. It's so good and I'm glad because my fungal acne prone skin is now improving.
i have also a oily/dry skin and im confised which cleanser should i use .. If you are using one and you are satisfied plz auggest me ... also toner and serum .. thank you
@@The_Black_Anarchistwhen it comes to certain topics, you literally aren’t capable of thinking for yourself if you don’t have the right qualifications. If you had to undergo brain surgery would you rather have a neurosurgeon do it or someone who as “researched” for themselves?
@@The_Black_Anarchistwhen it comes to certain topics, you literally aren’t capable of thinking for yourself if you don’t have the right qualifications. If you had to undergo brain surgery would you rather have a neurosurgeon do it or someone who as “researched” for themselves?
i have oily skin, living in a tropical country, and i love the water gel! it's def a life changing for me who is really struggling to find "the best" moisturizer👍 btw, thank you for the explanation doc!🙏🙌
Same everything you mentioned and I'm struggling almost every moisturizer I used was greasy and after when I wear all of my face completely becomes oil sewage
The fragrance issue is very real: I am 44 years old and skincare with fragrance did not affect me in my 20s or 30s, but at age 40……it sure did start affecting me and I also gained rosacea like most do. That’s when I went fragrance free and I have been VERY pleased and satisfied. Most likely it “may” affect you later in life/age. Fragrance free just plays nice 🤷🏻♀️and I love Neutrogena, Cerave, Eucerin, Curel, Hada Labo, Ambi, ZapZyt, Cetaphil, Vaseline, and CVS & Walgreens products.
Yes- definitely if you develop rosacea, you are certainly sensitive to many things including fragrance. Glad that you can still enjoy these brands and I agree that you can develop sensitivities to ingredients at any age! 🙏🏼🤙👍
Same with me Rosa, except in my 50’s. Had rashes, fissures, itching, etc. for over a year. Couldn’t even hug someone without breaking out. Then a dermatologist gave me a patch test and even he was surprised that I was allergic to both the fragrance categories of the test. So fragrance-free for me. Glad you found a better way for yourself :)
Yes. Same here. I love fragrance in my beauty products, but then...dun dun dun...I turned 50 and wham, my entire face, neck, and hands broke out in a rash. Had to go on steroids to get back to normal. Now it is fragrance-free for me. I don't like it, but that's what can happen.
I bought the gel cream by accident once. It was too rich for my skin so I used it as a night cream. The water gel version I’ve been using for almost a decade. It’s just perfect for very oily skin.
@@ytl1601 if there is a burning sensation, it means that there is probably an ingredient that is irritating your skin due to a sensitivity or allergy. Don't continue using it because the burning is your skin trying to tell you that something is wrong.
I'm using the gel cream (EU version) for a year now. My skin is oily / acne prone but also had a bad moisture barrier. It helped me alot in combination with Rosehip oil,levander water, holika aloe gel and la roche posay retinol b3 serum aaand Eucerin dry touch face sunscreen. My skin is super sensitive but it loves all of these.
Thank you Dr Sugai for pointing out the difference. Didn’t realize how creams can be so similar but different and how fragrance may affect you. Good to know, thank you and have a pleasant day! Aloha!🌴🌈🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
I have extremely sensitive skin, and lots of allergic reaction and , I used the blue and I think the white one nio reactions whatsoever. Best product I’ve ever used on my skin. Oh yeah the water gel I agreed fee,s so much better.
I am cautious about daily scented lotions. Not due to allergies or anything like that but having too many different scents. I prefer my fragrances to be separate from anything that I plan on using in a daily routine.
I wish the original formula was simply offered fragrance free. I'm really sensitive to fragrances, as in the actual smell, and find the one that is included overpowering, otherwise this stuff is perfect. ☹️I also have an issue with textures and can't stand the feeling of most lotions on my skin but the water gel feels so good.
I just started using the gel and I love it! I also just used the mask and it's amazing! I have super sensitive skin I have rosacea. The mask is what got me to get the gel
I’ve been considering getting this gel for a while now, and I was reaaally close to picking up the fragrance-free, dye-free one thinking those were the only differences between the two, until you talked about the beeswax and the propolis! I had a patch test done this past year and out of 96 allergens, the ONLY thing I reacted strongly to was propolis! My doctor told me to avoid any product with beeswax in it and my silly self didn’t realise it could be sneaked into a gel moisturiser. I gave a cursory glance to the ingredients list and didn’t notice the beeswax, so were it not for your video and you specifically calling out the propolis, I would’ve spent money to give myself some continuous allergic reactions. 🤦🏽♀️ THANK YOU! Super informative and succinct breakdown.
The whole Hydro Boost range is really value for money, and the quality is as you might expect from pricier brands. Very light, refreshing and leaves skin smooth, my products of choice for quite a while now.
I have used both and I 💘 LOVE the water gel! It does seem to work much better for me. Ironically enough, even though the gel cream says it is for extra dry skin, it did NOT seem to moisturize my skin at all...I agree with the doctor above in all regards! Thanks for the video!😊
It's for dry skin because it has more occlusives to seal in hydration. But that also means it can have less humectants. You can try water gel and then gel cream right on top of it!
I have oily skin and neutrogena hydro boost water gel works magic in me. It makes my skin hydrated and at the same time it leaves smooth finishing on my skin, it is like glowing. I don't know how to explain. hahaha, but I like the current look of my face skin when I started to use this neutrogena hydro boost water gel compared to the hyaluronic acid that I used before. Well, each to their own. What works for me may not work for others. So, yeah, this is helpful Doc Sugai. Thanks for the review.
both of these are great!! i use the water gel all year and then the water emulsion/cream during winters since my skin requires extra hydration during that time.
Excellent video Dr. Sugai! I don't have anything against fragrance. It's really too bad that it has been demonized all over youtube and other social media platforms. I like the neutrogena gel-cream simply because my skin is super dry but I would definitely would like to try the booster water and mix it with my antioxidants serums. Keep these videos coming. I hope you all had a terrific holiday weekend.
The “regular” hydro boost feels so nice like you said and it works beautifully under makeup-it’s almost like a primer. They also make a version called “city shield” that has spf. It feels a lot like the non spf -maybe not quite as wonderful feeling but that’s to be expected. Why does spf have to not be something I love applying LOL.
Thanks for breaking down these 2 products for us, I've been using the Nuetrogea Fragrance Free, but I'm going to try the other one, since you and your wife liked that one.
The fragrance-issue is real. Many don't just react to what it does to the skin, but asthmatics and others might react to the smell with severe breathing problems and all. So just avoiding fragrance in products overall is the smartest and kindest thing to do.
These two are my holy grail moisturizers! Both versions are nice but I agree the water gel just feels slightly better personally for the lasting affect compared to the gel one. But it may also be because the water gel one smells really clean and fresh hehe. Just a matter of personal preference I guess.
@@sams517 I have combination skin. So mostly dry to normal in the periphery and oily T zone. I actually preferred the water gel cuz I felt like the hydration lasted longer. Like when I woke up the next day my skin felt more supple and moisturized still. The gel one got absorbed faster and imo didn't hydrate as well as the water gel. But that's just my experience.
@@rayspace6362 hi! did you use a moisturizer on top of it? just asking because some people told me that i should use a moisturizer on top of it so the hydration would last longer
The gel cream works perfect for my face. I tried the hydro boost and it left my face all dry and white. I did not finish the 1st one I got. Was glad to get the gel cream and it works awesome 👌 for me. It's the best moisturizer for my face
Your videos are so helpful & informative.👑 Love when a Dr reviews products, who possess the education/knowledge to make a well informed recommendation. Looking forward to the next one💫
I don't usually have sensitivity to fragrance, but, some products just stink, or the scent to too strong. I prefer fragrance-free just for that reason. I also don't want anything competing with my parfum.
I have had psoriasis since I was 7 yrs old so I am extremely sensitive to a lot of stuff but I noticed my face texture changed as soon as I turned 40 in February. Which means, I need a new moisturizer and I'm very interested in the Neutrogena one but wasn't sure of the difference. This video answered all my questions. Thank you!
I have been using Hydroboost Gel Cream for the last three months and so far, so good. It makes my skin looks fresh. I have acne prone skin and the Gel Cream does not sting my skin. I use it under a moisturiser and I also put a tiny amount near my eye area.
@@dkhalid5598 Fortunately, the Fragrance Free Gel Cream did not break me out even though I have very sensitive and oily skin. It is also labelled for 'sensitive skin'. It has changed the texture of my skin and my skin looks more radiant and plumper. Maybe it is better to do a patch test before to see if your skin reacts well to the gel cream. I know some people use it only for targeted areas where it needs hydration like for fine lines around the mouth or forehead. It is much better if you use it under a moisturiser as hyaluronic acid attracts humidity to be able to bind it to your skin. If you layer a moisturiser on top of it, it will attract humidity from your moisturiser to seal it to your skin. It will also prevent your skin from drying out further in winter times thus causing skin problems like acne. If you have acne prone skin, do not use the Water Gel as it contains fragrance.
@@alexiac5764 I have bought a gel cream. May I use it like a moisturizer in daily basis right.?. And I have a hydro boost cleanser of this company. Are they good ? Plz let me know.
I have contact dermatitis on my hands. It took months to get a diagnosis (Dyshidrotic Eczema) It gets pretty bad with blisters, severe cracks and bleeding on my fingers and Hands. Turns out it’s work related associated with medical gloves at work that I have to wear for 10 hrs a day. I wear glove liners now and it helps a lot but a lot of the medications I use have Dimethicone in them.. those are the barrier creams. I’ve never had a problem with them. I been using the Neutrogena Hydro boost gel since it came out .. my skin is so dry and when I put it on, it’s like Omg… relief! Like diving into a cool pool .. I love it so much. I like the scent and it doesn’t bother my skin but I got the extra dry last time because My skin is extra dry. But either way they never have bothered my skin or my fingers when I put it on. I’m in love with this stuff
I’ve used the gel cream extra dry for years and really like it 🎉 in winter I use it as a moisturizing serum beneath my thicker moisturizer like Cerave Moisturizing Cream at night for a deep moisturizing treatment. I’ve never tried the original.
After trying nearly every affordable skin care option out there, I've come to prefer Neutrogena products the most. I'm prone to all kinds of ugly side effects from many products out there, but this one works really well for me, so I've been staying in their line of products. Others have made my skin blister badly, or gave me hives. I have a few permanent scars to prove it, so I'm always reticent to try new things. Keeps me humble, I suppose! I'm a very fair skinned older lady, so need all the help I can get!
This is more suitable for Dry Skin. I hav combine skin, i use the Neutrogena Hyaluron boost cleanser, it make my skin soo clean, smooth and soft! 😋🥰😍.. smells soooo good! 😋😋😋
I absolutely love most Neutrogena products and their face sunscreens are the only ones that don't break me out. I try to avoid fragrance because it doesn't really effect my skin per se but sometimes fragrance will give me a headache. My skin is super sensitive so I do try and avoid them. I have a sample size of the Hydro Boost Water Gel that I haven't tried yet. If I like it overall I'll probably try to find the fragrance free one if I buy the full size.
The neutrogena hydroboost water gel one felt so good when applying it but I was so sad I had to stop using it because I had a severe reaction afterwards. Really bad flaking and dry, red patches all over my face and neck. :(
Hmm another topic to think about could perhaps be the leeching of the silicones and synthetic beeswax into the environment? Silicone is said to not break down so easily, so it's possible they pollute the environment for a long time. I really liked the Water Gel and use it as my daily moisturiser but I've learned a bit more about sustainability and being environmentally friendly, and I'd like to make the switch to a different brand (not to mention Neutrogena is owned by Johnson and Johnson who have a slew of malpractice and unethical behaviour). I still have a halfway full tub though lol. I gotta finish that. I was already thinking of changing moisturisers because the smell is so chemical-ly and strong, but I couldn't find one that would evaporate/not leave a sticky residue. Still on the hunt for a new moisturiser. It's going to be difficult to find a brand that feels as nice as the Water Gel ;-;
I didn't know there are two types of this. Then just yesterday I bought the water gel and was surprised why my faced suddenly felt hot and prickly. Found out i've been using the gel cream which was really good for me. So now I know that I should ONLY by the gel cream for me.
I used water gel for 1 week and my face was full of acne,,i dont know why i have normal to combination skin,,now my mother has it and her face is so hydrate and clean 🤔🤔
M very happy to this cream because Dr advised me this just for hydrating skin that becomes so dull due to use of creams for hyprpigmentation but this cream didn't only hydrated my skin but also removed my 11year old pigmentation which no one dermatologist can do...
@@danielsugaimd Oh man, I've been thinking of the wrong product this whole time. OTOH, have you seen the rarely sighted hydro boost night gel cream? I think that's another one that's only at Walmart.
I enjoy your videos and your honest reviews. I'm 79 and my skin is really showing it. I was a sun bunny back when we poured on the oil and literally baked ourselves. Beautiful tan....lots of problems now😢
I love this review and explanation I literally just got this moisturizer and I was a bit confused Bc there was like 3 different kinds. I went with the hydrogel Bc I was looking for a replacement for the Sunday Riley tidal cream which is ridiculously expensive but i go huk Into it from a sample. I purchased 2 during a sale. However after I open the second full-size it was moldy and so I wanted to exchange it but to my surprise i was out of stock everywhere, I was able to get a full refund even after it being passed the return date. Not sure if this neutrogena cream is the same but it’s water base and it also has hyaluronic acid.
I have been using water gel and hydro boost night mask with vit E beads in it again & again.. my fav skincare products and even comparable to expensive ones
Okay so I just got them confused. To preface, my routines are very simple. I clean my skin with the hydro boost cleanser, then use the aqua pearl serum and then the hydro gel for the night. In the daytime I also apply sunscreen and makeup, depending on my mood. I love it, it's nice, lightweight, hydrating and overall for my personal skin, amazing. The Gel-cream was unexpected (Obviously duh). It was very firm. It would only melt with the heat of my skin so portioning was already a problem but I tried coating everything. Now, 20 minutes later, my skin feels so dry. Like I'm seriously considering applying more just to stop my face from feeling dry and warm. It might be great for others but not for me
LOVE the water gel. Long standing favourite of mine. CANNOT stand the fragrance-free gel cream version, feels incredibly heavy and gives me painful acne all over my face but especially on my forehead. Will be sticking to the water gel.
I haven’t tried the gel cream version of this but I do have the Neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen (SPF 50) and the fragrance on that one is strong. I’m not even sensitive to fragrance but I personally think it’s too strong and would prefer it to be lighter. If the fragrance in the gel cream version of the moisturizer is anything like what’s found in the sunscreen, I can definitely see how that might be a turn off for some people.
For me it’s not even an allergy thing but a smell thing. I literally can’t stand putting products in my face that have a strong smell to them. If it’s a subtle tea tree smell or subtle spf smell is one thing, but some of these Neutrogena products, although really effective, have the most unbearable smells in my opinion
Fragrance doesn’t do any harm to my skin but makes it mildly hard to breathe. As a kid walking down the perfume aisle would do the same. Not an asthma attack but just “tighter” breathing. Would self resolve.
The water gel is the best for me. The gel cream didnt do much for me for some reason. I notice when I use the water gel, i dont get any flaking. But when I used the gel cream, I would see flaking after a few hours. So I dont use the gel cream. The fragrance doesnt bother me at all. I LIVE by the Hydro boost line though.
I have moderately dry skin. I started with the water-gel. It felt like it was hydrating my skin but the scent was too strong. My next jar was the cream-gel, and it's completely fragrance free. I feel like the cream-gel is more hydrating for me than the water-gel. I use it as a night cream, and for the daytime I'm using the Neutrogena oil-free moisturizing lotion for combination skin. I live in an area that's hot and humid in the summer, so this routine works fine for summer. An adjustment might be needed in the colder months, maybe using the gel-cream day & night.
@@NYS30 Yes, it hydrates by helping your skin retain water. Active ingredient is hyaluronic acid. The product is oil-free. The emphasis is not on adding oils to moisturize, but on hydrating by retaining water in your skin.
I bought one of this but I'm kinda scare of using it because I see a lot of girls commented on Facebook that this product gave them an allergic reaction...and my skin is very sensitive and dry. I don't know what to do
I agree, I absolutely love Olay Retinol 24. I use it at night and Neutrogena water-gel hydro boost (with spf) during the day. My skin loves these two moisturizers.
I love the Stryvectin re-quench water cream. It's really a gel too. It's in a purple container with a light purple tint and fragrance. But it's a bit over my budget so I'll try neutrogena next. I'm 60 with no allergies to any products I've tried. But my main go-to's are Cetaphil night hydrating cream and any Cerave products just because of the price. Oh, and the Ordinary products too. Thank you for your review!
Question about the strivectin it's pricy but does it work I have combination skin but it might be do to needing more hydration so my glands don't overproduce oil and strivectin re-quench water cream was recommended
It is very good. The fragrance version will fume up & kind of burn your eyes. It looks great on the skin, but has a eye watering fragrance in my opinion. 😳👍
It’s super interesting to me how the fragrance tide has changed. For years, everything had it & those of us who have issues wished we had more ff options. Then it became bad. Now, I’ve almost seen it swing back from being demonized to some people on the Internet get hostile to those of us who want to avoid it. Personally, I don’t care what anyone else does. I can’t use any fragrance on my face because I have rosacea and it makes it worse, so I make a choice to avoid it. All I want is options for me AND for the people who like fragrance. I think Elf, Neutrogena, & Purito are companies who are doing a really good job of this giving 2 versions. Wish that were normalized.
Love this. Thank you for summing it up and you’re right that it has sadly become hostile at times. Hope you have good products that work well for you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I tried Kiko's Hydra Pro Matte moisturizer, I really enjoyed it for my oily skin - obviously it's hard to not have oils coming in the end of the day. But the thing is that it looks like that 1/4 of my grandma's parfum was there.
It's not demonized, it is bad for the skin and its effect accumulates with time. Wear fragrance on your clothes not skin
@@maymadison3620 I'm pretty sure if it caused harm to the skin overtime he would've stated it in this video, as he knows what he's talking about
I just found your channel and you are saving my life! I hit my mid-30s and want to begin a new phase of skincare, but it's so overwhelming; serums, moisturizers, masks, spf, retinol, collagen, vitamin C, peptides...oof. Watching some of your videos has given me a good place to start. Thank you so much!
in the same boat
I love that you and your wife does these comparisons on yourselves that give us honest answers and transparency. Way to take one for the team. Youre awesome!!!
ive tried both. im usually sensitive to fragrance and cant use most moisturizers, but the water gel didn't cause any redness or burning, its honestly the best moisturizer i've used on my oily/dry face. as for the cream-gel, it felt very heavy and my face would produce so much oil. even using a small portion of the product left my face either super dry or super oily. definitely sticking to the water gel.
I might try water gel soon. Its the only one available neutrogena moisturizer in my country
Why couldn't they keep the water gel one but without fragrance? Sucks when they changed the whole formula
When using the gel cream, keep your skin a little bit wet, and remember to use lotion after putting on the gel cream. If we use the the gel cream with a dry face, the hyaluronic acid may absorb water that is already in our skin and left our face dry.
We have same experienced though. Normally my face is sensitive to fragrance but Neutrogena hydro boost gel is an excemption. It's so good and I'm glad because my fungal acne prone skin is now improving.
i have also a oily/dry skin and im confised which cleanser should i use .. If you are using one and you are satisfied plz auggest me ... also toner and serum .. thank you
Makes me laugh when people reject an actual DERMATOLOGIST recommendation because tiktok told them they'll get cancer 😂
Lol one day people gonna learn how to make a spaceship on tiktok 😂
Most doctors are bought and paid for by various companies so take everything they say with a grain of salt
It makes me laugh when people defer to credentialism instead of thinking for themselves.
@@The_Black_Anarchistwhen it comes to certain topics, you literally aren’t capable of thinking for yourself if you don’t have the right qualifications. If you had to undergo brain surgery would you rather have a neurosurgeon do it or someone who as “researched” for themselves?
@@The_Black_Anarchistwhen it comes to certain topics, you literally aren’t capable of thinking for yourself if you don’t have the right qualifications. If you had to undergo brain surgery would you rather have a neurosurgeon do it or someone who as “researched” for themselves?
i have oily skin, living in a tropical country, and i love the water gel! it's def a life changing for me who is really struggling to find "the best" moisturizer👍
btw, thank you for the explanation doc!🙏🙌
Same everything you mentioned and I'm struggling almost every moisturizer I used was greasy and after when I wear all of my face completely becomes oil sewage
@@abdirahmansaleban2634 your skin would love neutrogena water gel!!
The fragrance issue is very real: I am 44 years old and skincare with fragrance did not affect me in my 20s or 30s, but at age 40……it sure did start affecting me and I also gained rosacea like most do. That’s when I went fragrance free and I have been VERY pleased and satisfied. Most likely it “may” affect you later in life/age. Fragrance free just plays nice 🤷🏻♀️and I love Neutrogena, Cerave, Eucerin, Curel, Hada Labo, Ambi, ZapZyt, Cetaphil, Vaseline, and CVS & Walgreens products.
Yes- definitely if you develop rosacea, you are certainly sensitive to many things including fragrance. Glad that you can still enjoy these brands and I agree that you can develop sensitivities to ingredients at any age! 🙏🏼🤙👍
Same with me Rosa, except in my 50’s. Had rashes, fissures, itching, etc. for over a year. Couldn’t even hug someone without breaking out. Then a dermatologist gave me a patch test and even he was surprised that I was allergic to both the fragrance categories of the test. So fragrance-free for me. Glad you found a better way for yourself :)
Yes. Same here. I love fragrance in my beauty products, but then...dun dun dun...I turned 50 and wham, my entire face, neck, and hands broke out in a rash. Had to go on steroids to get back to normal. Now it is fragrance-free for me. I don't like it, but that's what can happen.
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I tried the Neutrogena hydro boost gel for almost 2 weeks now, and it works really well for my dry face.
Would you consider doing a video about skincare for the seniors? I've learned a lot from watching your videos and thank you for your efforts.
I bought the gel cream by accident once. It was too rich for my skin so I used it as a night cream. The water gel version I’ve been using for almost a decade. It’s just perfect for very oily skin.
The water gel did cause redness and a burning sensation on my face. The gel-cream doesn’t bother me and seems to be reducing my rosacea and eczema.
Hi, happened to me too of the burning sensation. May I know why is that so? Can continue using else it would be wasting money buying.
Same with me too
@@ytl1601 if there is a burning sensation, it means that there is probably an ingredient that is irritating your skin due to a sensitivity or allergy. Don't continue using it because the burning is your skin trying to tell you that something is wrong.
@@ytl1601 contact dermatitis. Skin allergic to some of the ingredients. Try the Gel cream instead.
I'm using the gel cream (EU version) for a year now. My skin is oily / acne prone but also had a bad moisture barrier. It helped me alot in combination with Rosehip oil,levander water, holika aloe gel and la roche posay retinol b3 serum aaand Eucerin dry touch face sunscreen. My skin is super sensitive but it loves all of these.
How did u use the rose hip oil?
@@michellegawlik799 I add two drops to my moisturizer
Me too, I use the water gel and I'm very oily and acne prone.... I bought the water based one next ; worse for my skin it irritates it
Thank you Dr Sugai for pointing out the difference. Didn’t realize how creams can be so similar but different and how fragrance may affect you. Good to know, thank you and have a pleasant day! Aloha!🌴🌈🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
I have extremely sensitive skin, and lots of allergic reaction and , I used the blue and I think the white one nio reactions whatsoever. Best product I’ve ever used on my skin. Oh yeah the water gel I agreed fee,s so much better.
I am cautious about daily scented lotions. Not due to allergies or anything like that but having too many different scents. I prefer my fragrances to be separate from anything that I plan on using in a daily routine.
I wish the original formula was simply offered fragrance free. I'm really sensitive to fragrances, as in the actual smell, and find the one that is included overpowering, otherwise this stuff is perfect. ☹️I also have an issue with textures and can't stand the feeling of most lotions on my skin but the water gel feels so good.
I just started using the gel and I love it! I also just used the mask and it's amazing! I have super sensitive skin I have rosacea. The mask is what got me to get the gel
I’ve been considering getting this gel for a while now, and I was reaaally close to picking up the fragrance-free, dye-free one thinking those were the only differences between the two, until you talked about the beeswax and the propolis! I had a patch test done this past year and out of 96 allergens, the ONLY thing I reacted strongly to was propolis! My doctor told me to avoid any product with beeswax in it and my silly self didn’t realise it could be sneaked into a gel moisturiser. I gave a cursory glance to the ingredients list and didn’t notice the beeswax, so were it not for your video and you specifically calling out the propolis, I would’ve spent money to give myself some continuous allergic reactions. 🤦🏽♀️
THANK YOU! Super informative and succinct breakdown.
I use the water gel. And it worked amazingly well for my skin. I used it for my dry skin on face and body and it helped alot.
Wahh sre u use am or pm pls reply me ni need to knw tq🤍
The whole Hydro Boost range is really value for money, and the quality is as you might expect from pricier brands. Very light, refreshing and leaves skin smooth, my products of choice for quite a while now.
It's the only thing that helps with my psoriasis. I live by it
I have used both and I 💘 LOVE the water gel! It does seem to work much better for me. Ironically enough, even though the gel cream says it is for extra dry skin, it did NOT seem to moisturize my skin at all...I agree with the doctor above in all regards! Thanks for the video!😊
It's for dry skin because it has more occlusives to seal in hydration. But that also means it can have less humectants. You can try water gel and then gel cream right on top of it!
I have oily skin and neutrogena hydro boost water gel works magic in me. It makes my skin hydrated and at the same time it leaves smooth finishing on my skin, it is like glowing. I don't know how to explain. hahaha, but I like the current look of my face skin when I started to use this neutrogena hydro boost water gel compared to the hyaluronic acid that I used before. Well, each to their own. What works for me may not work for others. So, yeah, this is helpful Doc Sugai. Thanks for the review.
both of these are great!! i use the water gel all year and then the water emulsion/cream during winters since my skin requires extra hydration during that time.
Excellent video Dr. Sugai! I don't have anything against fragrance. It's really too bad that it has been demonized all over youtube and other social media platforms. I like the neutrogena gel-cream simply because my skin is super dry but I would definitely would like to try the booster water and mix it with my antioxidants serums. Keep these videos coming. I hope you all had a terrific holiday weekend.
Aww thank you, Mimi for the kind words. Happy to hear you like the gel-cream and hope you had a nice weekend!
The “regular” hydro boost feels so nice like you said and it works beautifully under makeup-it’s almost like a primer. They also make a version called “city shield” that has spf. It feels a lot like the non spf -maybe not quite as wonderful feeling but that’s to be expected. Why does spf have to not be something I love applying LOL.
Thanks for breaking down these 2 products for us, I've been using the Nuetrogea Fragrance Free, but I'm going to try the other one, since you and your wife liked that one.
I absolutely love this brand? I use the water gel which has done wonders to my skin. I also use the body lotion. Amazing stuff
i love it as well, it works wonders! my skin is so much better.
The fragrance-issue is real. Many don't just react to what it does to the skin, but asthmatics and others might react to the smell with severe breathing problems and all.
So just avoiding fragrance in products overall is the smartest and kindest thing to do.
These two are my holy grail moisturizers! Both versions are nice but I agree the water gel just feels slightly better personally for the lasting affect compared to the gel one. But it may also be because the water gel one smells really clean and fresh hehe. Just a matter of personal preference I guess.
What’s your skin type? Do you think one of them is better suited for a certain skin type than the other?
@@sams517 I have combination skin. So mostly dry to normal in the periphery and oily T zone. I actually preferred the water gel cuz I felt like the hydration lasted longer. Like when I woke up the next day my skin felt more supple and moisturized still. The gel one got absorbed faster and imo didn't hydrate as well as the water gel. But that's just my experience.
I'm loving the water gel for the day. I think I'm gonna try the gel cream at night and maybe day too because it's fragrance free.
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@@rayspace6362 hi! did you use a moisturizer on top of it? just asking because some people told me that i should use a moisturizer on top of it so the hydration would last longer
The gel cream works perfect for my face. I tried the hydro boost and it left my face all dry and white. I did not finish the 1st one I got. Was glad to get the gel cream and it works awesome 👌 for me. It's the best moisturizer for my face
Your skin type?
I have been using the gel for 2 years now. Love it!!
I also like Neutrogena brand! Thanks for the information regarding the Hydro Boost….
Awesome! Thanks for watching , Terri 🙏🏼😃
thanks for sharing! as someone with sensitive skin i just always be careful and avoid fragrance. i have the gel cream and i love it so much!!!
Good to hear you like the gel-cream! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏🏼🤙👍🙌
Your videos are so helpful & informative.👑 Love when a Dr reviews products, who possess the education/knowledge to make a well informed recommendation. Looking forward to the next one💫
Thank you so much, Linda! Means a lot to me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I don't usually have sensitivity to fragrance, but, some products just stink, or the scent to too strong. I prefer fragrance-free just for that reason. I also don't want anything competing with my parfum.
I have had psoriasis since I was 7 yrs old so I am extremely sensitive to a lot of stuff but I noticed my face texture changed as soon as I turned 40 in February. Which means, I need a new moisturizer and I'm very interested in the Neutrogena one but wasn't sure of the difference. This video answered all my questions. Thank you!
This product is amazing, already makes your skin looks so great and radiant.
I LOVE the gel-cream. It's so light and soothing and just glides on. I love that it's available in supermarkets and I just wait till it's on sale.
Is it fragrance free?
I have been using Hydroboost Gel Cream for the last three months and so far, so good. It makes my skin looks fresh. I have acne prone skin and the Gel Cream does not sting my skin. I use it under a moisturiser and I also put a tiny amount near my eye area.
Did it cause you more acne???
@@dkhalid5598 Fortunately, the Fragrance Free Gel Cream did not break me out even though I have very sensitive and oily skin. It is also labelled for 'sensitive skin'.
It has changed the texture of my skin and my skin looks more radiant and plumper.
Maybe it is better to do a patch test before to see if your skin reacts well to the gel cream. I know some people use it only for targeted areas where it needs hydration like for fine lines around the mouth or forehead.
It is much better if you use it under a moisturiser as hyaluronic acid attracts humidity to be able to bind it to your skin. If you layer a moisturiser on top of it, it will attract humidity from your moisturiser to seal it to your skin. It will also prevent your skin from drying out further in winter times thus causing skin problems like acne.
If you have acne prone skin, do not use the Water Gel as it contains fragrance.
What mosterizer do u use with it?
@@lihlee._m2886 You can use any moisturiser of your choice
@@alexiac5764 I have bought a gel cream. May I use it like a moisturizer in daily basis right.?. And I have a hydro boost cleanser of this company. Are they good ? Plz let me know.
Nice, quick, helpful videos. Thank you!
I have contact dermatitis on my hands. It took months to get a diagnosis (Dyshidrotic Eczema) It gets pretty bad with blisters, severe cracks and bleeding on my fingers and Hands. Turns out it’s work related associated with medical gloves at work that I have to wear for 10 hrs a day. I wear glove liners now and it helps a lot but a lot of the medications I use have Dimethicone in them.. those are the barrier creams. I’ve never had a problem with them. I been using the Neutrogena Hydro boost gel since it came out .. my skin is so dry and when I put it on, it’s like Omg… relief! Like diving into a cool pool .. I love it so much. I like the scent and it doesn’t bother my skin but I got the extra dry last time because My skin is extra dry. But either way they never have bothered my skin or my fingers when I put it on. I’m in love with this stuff
I’ve used the gel cream extra dry for years and really like it 🎉 in winter I use it as a moisturizing serum beneath my thicker moisturizer like Cerave Moisturizing Cream at night for a deep moisturizing treatment. I’ve never tried the original.
After trying nearly every affordable skin care option out there, I've come to prefer Neutrogena products the most. I'm prone to all kinds of ugly side effects from many products out there, but this one works really well for me, so I've been staying in their line of products. Others have made my skin blister badly, or gave me hives. I have a few permanent scars to prove it, so I'm always reticent to try new things. Keeps me humble, I suppose! I'm a very fair skinned older lady, so need all the help I can get!
hey btw what u use water gel or gel cream??
Same for me. I have allergies to a lot of ingredients and Neutrogena works very well for me. Their AHA, BHA and PHA wash cleared my back acne.
Hi have you used cerve as well .How does it compare with Neutrogena
I love the water gel even had fragrance in it I still enjoy using it 🥰🥰gel cream not to my face 😔😔
Glad to hear you like it! 🙏🏼🙌👍
I use the water-gel hydro boost. I am one of those who by no means is affected by fragrances. I agree, I love the way it feels on my face.
This is more suitable for Dry Skin. I hav combine skin, i use the Neutrogena Hyaluron boost cleanser, it make my skin soo clean, smooth and soft! 😋🥰😍.. smells soooo good! 😋😋😋
Im using water gel base coz My skin is a acne prone and its good for me. Thanks for explaining both coz Im confuse also.👍👍👍
I absolutely love most Neutrogena products and their face sunscreens are the only ones that don't break me out. I try to avoid fragrance because it doesn't really effect my skin per se but sometimes fragrance will give me a headache. My skin is super sensitive so I do try and avoid them. I have a sample size of the Hydro Boost Water Gel that I haven't tried yet. If I like it overall I'll probably try to find the fragrance free one if I buy the full size.
I use the water gel. Interesting vlog. I learned a lot. It also has sunscreen- a plus. HYDROBOOST City Shield
The neutrogena hydroboost water gel one felt so good when applying it but I was so sad I had to stop using it because I had a severe reaction afterwards. Really bad flaking and dry, red patches all over my face and neck. :(
the extra-dry version is fragrance free :)
Absolutely love your videos and reviews you do!
This stuff has done me wonders for dry skin around my nose and eyebrows
Thank you clarifying these two products it was very well explained. I personal use the water gel and I it works for my skin.
Hmm another topic to think about could perhaps be the leeching of the silicones and synthetic beeswax into the environment? Silicone is said to not break down so easily, so it's possible they pollute the environment for a long time.
I really liked the Water Gel and use it as my daily moisturiser but I've learned a bit more about sustainability and being environmentally friendly, and I'd like to make the switch to a different brand (not to mention Neutrogena is owned by Johnson and Johnson who have a slew of malpractice and unethical behaviour). I still have a halfway full tub though lol. I gotta finish that. I was already thinking of changing moisturisers because the smell is so chemical-ly and strong, but I couldn't find one that would evaporate/not leave a sticky residue. Still on the hunt for a new moisturiser. It's going to be difficult to find a brand that feels as nice as the Water Gel ;-;
I’m a filipina and I love hydroboost water gel. It really depends who’s using it. 😊
How many days did it last you until you emptied the container? I'm switching my sunscreen.
Thanks Dr. Daniel Sugai, i go for the Water Gel.
Thank you very much...this was something I was curious about!
Thank you! For this video!
I didn't know there are two types of this. Then just yesterday I bought the water gel and was surprised why my faced suddenly felt hot and prickly. Found out i've been using the gel cream which was really good for me. So now I know that I should ONLY by the gel cream for me.
im using the water gel version and it's totally fine!
Love this line, I have dry skin and this is the only drug store line that keeps moisture in my skin after cleansing
So glad I came across this, I love the range but will definitely be avoiding the fragrance next time.
I used water gel for 1 week and my face was full of acne,,i dont know why i have normal to combination skin,,now my mother has it and her face is so hydrate and clean 🤔🤔
They have a hydro boost water gel now that’s fragrance free!
Thank you for the comparison
Of course! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
M very happy to this cream because Dr advised me this just for hydrating skin that becomes so dull due to use of creams for hyprpigmentation but this cream didn't only hydrated my skin but also removed my 11year old pigmentation which no one dermatologist can do...
There is a fragrance free version of the Hydro Boost Water Gel. Dr Dray recommends that one.
Yes, the Gel-cream I mention in this video is the fragrance-free/dye-free version.
@@danielsugaimd Oh man, I've been thinking of the wrong product this whole time. OTOH, have you seen the rarely sighted hydro boost night gel cream? I think that's another one that's only at Walmart.
@@db-gb5xi no I haven’t! Will def have to keep an eye out for that one!
So what's the benefit of adding artificial color and scents to a moisturizer?
In the process of purchasing one of these,you just made it much easier, thank you
I enjoy your videos and your honest reviews. I'm 79 and my skin is really showing it. I was a sun bunny back when we poured on the oil and literally baked ourselves. Beautiful tan....lots of problems now😢
Thank you for sharing , I will try to use Neutrogena water gel
Hope you like it- thanks for watching!
Also with Fragrance they can hide chemicals and don’t have to say what’s in it. It can just say Fragrance
I recently started using the water gel and I’m obsessed.
Do you have oily skin ?
@@yourstrulyrabss no
I have used the water gel for a couple of years and I love it.
Just heard the other " extra dry" has been discontinued 😮
I love this review and explanation I literally just got this moisturizer and I was a bit confused Bc there was like 3 different kinds. I went with the hydrogel Bc I was looking for a replacement for the Sunday Riley tidal cream which is ridiculously expensive but i go huk Into it from a sample. I purchased 2 during a sale. However after I open the second full-size it was moldy and so I wanted to exchange it but to my surprise i was out of stock everywhere, I was able to get a full refund even after it being passed the return date. Not sure if this neutrogena cream is the same but it’s water base and it also has hyaluronic acid.
I have been using water gel and hydro boost night mask with vit E beads in it again & again.. my fav skincare products and even comparable to expensive ones
Okay so I just got them confused. To preface, my routines are very simple. I clean my skin with the hydro boost cleanser, then use the aqua pearl serum and then the hydro gel for the night. In the daytime I also apply sunscreen and makeup, depending on my mood. I love it, it's nice, lightweight, hydrating and overall for my personal skin, amazing.
The Gel-cream was unexpected (Obviously duh). It was very firm. It would only melt with the heat of my skin so portioning was already a problem but I tried coating everything. Now, 20 minutes later, my skin feels so dry. Like I'm seriously considering applying more just to stop my face from feeling dry and warm. It might be great for others but not for me
I bought the water gel at Bj's it is fragrance free
I use the water gel. The cream sets my face on fire!! 😱😱😱
LOVE the water gel. Long standing favourite of mine. CANNOT stand the fragrance-free gel cream version, feels incredibly heavy and gives me painful acne all over my face but especially on my forehead. Will be sticking to the water gel.
you said the gel cream felt heavy and i was wondering do you have an oily skin type?
I haven’t tried the gel cream version of this but I do have the Neutrogena hydro boost sunscreen (SPF 50) and the fragrance on that one is strong. I’m not even sensitive to fragrance but I personally think it’s too strong and would prefer it to be lighter. If the fragrance in the gel cream version of the moisturizer is anything like what’s found in the sunscreen, I can definitely see how that might be a turn off for some people.
The Gel cream breaks me out and the water gel feels soothing 🥰
Same. I have used the water gel for several months, no issue.
I tried the gel cream because I thought it would be more hydrating, and it broke me out.
For me it’s not even an allergy thing but a smell thing. I literally can’t stand putting products in my face that have a strong smell to them. If it’s a subtle tea tree smell or subtle spf smell is one thing, but some of these Neutrogena products, although really effective, have the most unbearable smells in my opinion
Thanks! I was just trying to figure this out ( differences)
Fragrance doesn’t do any harm to my skin but makes it mildly hard to breathe. As a kid walking down the perfume aisle would do the same. Not an asthma attack but just “tighter” breathing. Would self resolve.
The water gel is the best for me. The gel cream didnt do much for me for some reason. I notice when I use the water gel, i dont get any flaking. But when I used the gel cream, I would see flaking after a few hours. So I dont use the gel cream. The fragrance doesnt bother me at all. I LIVE by the Hydro boost line though.
These are the only creams I use love the way they feel 🎉🎉
I have moderately dry skin. I started with the water-gel. It felt like it was hydrating my skin but the scent was too strong. My next jar was the cream-gel, and it's completely fragrance free. I feel like the cream-gel is more hydrating for me than the water-gel. I use it as a night cream, and for the daytime I'm using the Neutrogena oil-free moisturizing lotion for combination skin. I live in an area that's hot and humid in the summer, so this routine works fine for summer. An adjustment might be needed in the colder months, maybe using the gel-cream day & night.
You can also use it under a moisturiser. It will work wonders.
@@alexiac5764 I thought the two Hydro Boost products were moisturizers. Why would you need to add another?
@@vivianpowell1732 same. Isn't it as moisturizer? Doesn't hydrating enough?
@@NYS30 Yes, it hydrates by helping your skin retain water. Active ingredient is hyaluronic acid. The product is oil-free. The emphasis is not on adding oils to moisturize, but on hydrating by retaining water in your skin.
I don't like fragrance on my face. My aging skin doesn't like it.
This is honest and helpful review
Thank you, great review.
Thank you so much 😊 🙏🏼🤙
I bought one of this but I'm kinda scare of using it because I see a lot of girls commented on Facebook that this product gave them an allergic reaction...and my skin is very sensitive and dry. I don't know what to do
Thank you Dr. Sugai! You are awesome! I switched to the Olay 24 retinol because of your review and it has been amazing ❤️
I agree, I absolutely love Olay Retinol 24. I use it at night and Neutrogena water-gel hydro boost (with spf) during the day. My skin loves these two moisturizers.
Thanks for review bro I learnt a lot x
Thanks for saying that, my friend 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤙🤙
Thank you for this info.
I love the Stryvectin re-quench water cream. It's really a gel too. It's in a purple container with a light purple tint and fragrance. But it's a bit over my budget so I'll try neutrogena next. I'm 60 with no allergies to any products I've tried. But my main go-to's are Cetaphil night hydrating cream and any Cerave products just because of the price. Oh, and the Ordinary products too. Thank you for your review!
Question about the strivectin it's pricy but does it work I have combination skin but it might be do to needing more hydration so my glands don't overproduce oil and strivectin re-quench water cream was recommended
And how strong is the fragrance in the strivectin
I actually love it & people keep telling me my skin is glowing ✨✨✨
It is very good. The fragrance version will fume up & kind of burn your eyes. It looks great on the skin, but has a eye watering fragrance in my opinion. 😳👍
The gel cream is super, I had no allergy, texture is just fantastic.
Great to hear!🙌🙌🙌