Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel, Fragrance Free — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated September 10, 2026
Hydrating gel cleanser with hyaluronic acid that can feel drying; lightweight gel texture.
What the community says
A gel cleanser with hydrating hyaluronic acid designed for daily use on dry to combination skin. It generally feels lightweight and soothing but can cause tightness or dryness for sensitive or acne-prone users. YMMV depending on skin barrier status.
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Real Reddit threads — 24 mentions across 17 threads
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel, Fragrance Free on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/acne, r/tretinoin and 2 more, summarized.
“Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cleanser and the Hydro Boost moisturizer for extra dry skin.”
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“Wash my face in the shower with a rubber scrubby. I use the Neutrogena Hydro Boost gel cleanser.”
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“I only use 1 basic face wash and moisturizer.”
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“i’ve used - ‘neutrogena hydro boost gel cleansing’ face wash”
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“FOR YEARS and i swear by it.”
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“the face wash won’t completely dry your skin out”
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“I just use neutrogena hydroboost cleanser and hydroboost moisturizer outside of the rx treatments.”
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“My skin went through the absolute trenches october to february”
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“Hi y’all, I have been super nosy on this sub and always looked at results when I was feeling down about my progress.”
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“Get a gentle hydrating gel cleanser. I love the Hydro Boost one from Neutrogena”
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“Eucerin and Prequel also have good ones”
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“Definitely shop for another derm”
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“Centella oil cleanser followed by Hydro boost gel cleanser”
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“I currently use the following and have pretty good luck with keeping my pores from being clogged.”
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“Do you use gel-type cleansers or something else?”
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“Wash with Neutrogena HydroBoost Hydrating Gel Cleanser or just a rinse with warm water depending on how my skin feels”
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“Wash with Neutrogena (always)”
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“Most days are just 4 steps in the morning: (rinse, spray, meds, moisturizer)”
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