Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary from Neutrogena and Crowdtap. I have not received any compensation for writing this post and all opinions are my own and unbiased.
Currently I have combination-oily skin; it just depends on how cold and dry it is here in NYC. This moisturizer is geared towards those of you out there with particularly dry skin so you're probably wondering why I have been incorporating this product into my skincare routine. Well, I do have little areas of dry patches on my face due to acne breakouts and spot treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid to speed up the healing process. It's quite unattractive when you can see dry, flaky patches over foundation so I've found it helpful to use the Hydro Boost Gel Cream on certain areas of my face.
I'm not too crazy about the jar packaging since you have to constantly dip your fingers in and out of the jar. I save all my little spatulas that come with Korean products so I've been using these to get the moisturizer out. You can always use a little spoon if you don't have a tiny spatula on hand. This does remind me of the Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream and Sleeping Water Mask which I have used in the past. They have similar packaging and the same water based gel consistency.
One reason I was willing to try a moisturizer that is geared towards dry skin is because of the thin, gel-like consistency. It's light, cooling, fragrance free, and oil free. How and how much I use of this is dependent on how bad my breakouts are in the lower cheek area and right above my jawline. In the AM I will use the gel cream over most of my face, avoiding the T-zone area. It helps my makeup look smoother, almost acting as a primer. And I haven't noticed an increase in oil production while using this which is an added bonus. In the PM I apply the cream like a sleeping pack over my face 3-4 times a week and it leaves my skin incredibly hydrated and soft the next morning. The cream absorbs quickly into the skin so it won't feel greasy at all.
I've been using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream for almost a month and have not experienced any irritation to my skin or unusual breakouts. This is a solid moisturizer for all skin types and does exactly what the product claims to do, "instantly quench extra dry skin and keep it smooth and hydrated." Keep in mind this is a product for adding and locking in moisture and doesn't claim to do anything else like anti-aging or brightening. I most likely will not be able to use this in the summer months when my skin is excessively oily but this has been an excellent boost of hydration for me this winter. There is a Hydro Boost Water Gel available so this might be more appropriate for those who don't need the extra dry skin formula. You can find the gel cream for extra dry skin at
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