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Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST EYE CREAM for combination skin

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for combination skin; other eye cares fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, with hyaluronic acid and glycerin providing humectant benefits to support oily shine without being overly heavy due to dimethicone.
  • While it offers general skincare benefits, the formula lacks targeted ingredients to specifically address your primary concern of oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this eye gel-cream is highly praised for its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that delivers intense hydration to the delicate under-eye area, making it ideal for dry and combination skin.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “It instantly hydrated the area around my eyes that are dry and very delicate.”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration, keeping your under-eye area moisturized for 24 hours.”
    • “This last allday making my undereyes Less dry and it doesnt pill.”
    • “It seems to hydrate the eye area well... produces magic.”
  • Lightweight, fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
    • “I love how light weight this is and the gel texture. It layers perfectly and doesn't leave my undereyes greasy.”
    • “I am amazed as to how fast it absorbs into the skin and makes your skin feel so refreshed.”
    • “It goes on so smoothly and It absorbs quickly and makes my face feel great: light and non-greasy.”
    • “The lightweight gel texture absorbs quickly without residue, providing smooth finish.”
  • Great under makeup Often Mentioned
    • “I put concealer over it and it does not cake or get stuck in skin crevasses it sits nicely on top.”
    • “Great for dailly use, especially under makeup.”
    • “I've also used it under makeup with great results.”
    • “Can be worn alone or seamlessly under eye makeup.”
  • Reduces eye puffiness Sometimes Noted
    • “It even seems to help with a bit of the puffiness around my eye.”
    • “I have seen an improvement in the fine lines and wrinkles on my face in the short time I have been using it.”
    • “say goodbye to those puffy under eyes! this gel has helped my bags so much!”
    • “I see an immediate difference in the appearance of lines under my eyes.”
  • Causes skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “Red puffy eyelids... I look insane rn it's so freaking itchy!!!”
    • “some guests experienced irritation, so it's important to patch test if you have sensitive skin.”
    • “noticed irritation... Bad eyelid swelling.”
  • Hidden fragrance issues Rarely Noted
    • “It contains fragrance which can be irritating especially around the sensitive-thin skin of the eye.”
    • “found that it contains fragrance and dyes which isnt stated in the ingredients but it has been known to cause allergens”
    • “pay attention to which one you buy -- there are two and the gel-cream is fragrance-free, while the other is not.”
    • “Some users found the smell too strong.”
  • Insufficient for dryness Rarely Noted
    • “This eye cream didnt do anything... i had to reapply 5 muns later. My eye area and face was still dry.”
    • “if you have very dry skin, this product may not be enough for you.”
    • “did not see any noticeable improvements aside from hydration and moisture.”
    • “I applied to my undereye area... No, I do not recommend this product.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Cream work for combination skin?

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Cream works moderately well for combination skin, offering light hydration from hyaluronic acid and glycerin without feeling too heavy. However, because it lacks ingredients to balance oil production, combination skin needs a product that also targets oily shine to get the best results.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid and glycerin make this cream a good fit by providing light moisture to support oily shine without feeling overly heavy, while dimethicone keeps the texture light. However, because it lacks ingredients that actively balance oil production, combination skin of this type needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide or clay to better control shine across all areas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This eye cream goes in your morning and evening routines after your moisturizer and before sunscreen in the morning. It offers moderate hydration with hyaluronic acid and glycerin without feeling too heavy, though combination skin needs targeted ingredients to help control oily shine.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with this cream to help keep your skin comfortable. This product is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin, though a product of this type also needs oil-balancing ingredients to fully manage shine.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this eye cream daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin help keep the skin hydrated without feeling too heavy.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST EYE CREAM is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it has a safe profile and features light ingredients that avoid heavy oils. However, this type of skin needs products that help control oily shine, which requires oil-absorbing or balancing ingredients.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
  • Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.

    Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
  • Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.

    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021
  • Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.

    Military Medicine, 2024
  • A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2000
  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
  • Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2024
  • Topical chloramphenicol-betamethasone combined with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer gel compared to chloramphenicol-betamethasone alone reduced most subjective symptoms at 1 week but increased blurred vision at 4 weeks following strabismus surgery in 31 patients, with no significant differences in conjunctival inflammation between treatments.

    Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2019
  • Topical treatment with Thealoz Duo significantly improved dry eye disease symptoms, tear break-up time, and restored tear lipid layer functionality by reducing inflammatory response proteins in moderate to severe dry eye patients over 56 days.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025

Why other eye cares fit combination skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hyaluronic Acid, Trehalose, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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