Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
Low risk78/100
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Eye Gel Cream
Eye Moisturizers
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20 of 20 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel Cream as Low risk (72/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 5 ingredient entries with risk flags: Dimethicone (Low risk), Polyacrylamide (Low risk), Phenoxyethanol (Low risk), plus others listed in the breakdown. These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
20 of 20 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
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Phenoxyethanol
Low risk
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative permitted in EU cosmetics up to 1.0%. The SCCS concluded it is safe for cosmetic use at that level, including when considering higher cosmetic exposure scenarios in infants and young children. Main practical concern is irritation/stinging on very sensitive or compromised skin rather than a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific risk.
Sources: SCCS/1575/16: Phenoxyethanol opinion https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/phenoxyethanol_en
Dimethicone
Low risk
Dimethicone is a silicone polymer used as a skin protectant and slip/conditioning agent. It is considered inert with minimal dermal absorption; the main practical issues are cosmetic (feel) and occasional irritation in very sensitive users. It is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Dimethicone, Methicone, and Substituted-Methicone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/amended-safety-assessment-dimethicone-methicone-and-substituted-methicone-polymers-2
Polyacrylamide
Low risk
A high-molecular-weight polymer used as a film former, binder and texture ingredient. Cosmetic-grade polyacrylamide is considered safe when residual acrylamide monomer is tightly controlled. MamaSkin classifies it as low risk because safety depends on manufacturing controls for the hazardous residual monomer, rather than because the finished polymer is a known pregnancy-specific hazard.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment and Re-Review of Polyacrylamide https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/RR_Polyacrylamide.pdf; EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III residual acrylamide limits https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32009R1223
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Low risk
A crosslinked silicone elastomer used for texture and oil absorption. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that dimethicone crosspolymers are safe in current cosmetic use. MamaSkin classifies the exact polymer as low risk for consistency with the existing dimethicone-family policy and because manufacturing controls are needed for residual monomers, rather than because of a known pregnancy-specific contraindication.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Crosspolymers as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/dimethcross_blue_092012.pdf
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Low risk
This ingredient is a dimethicone crosspolymer covered by CIR's crosspolymer assessment. CIR concluded the reviewed crosspolymers safe as used in cosmetics. That conclusion is based on polymer chemistry and cosmetic-use safety data, not human pregnancy studies for every named crosspolymer. MamaSkin retains Low Risk; finished-product irritation remains formulation-dependent.
Sources: CIR: Safety assessment of dimethicone crosspolymers https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-dimethicone-crosspolymers-used-cosmetics
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Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
Glycerin
No known risks
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Cetearyl Olivate
No known risks
Emollient ester/emulsifier used to improve skin feel and stabilise emulsions. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support topical cosmetic use; the relevant practical caveat is formulation irritation potential rather than a pregnancy-specific concern.
Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics; CIR Quick Reference Table (Cetearyl Olivate); EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Sorbitan Olivate
No known risks
Olive-derived sorbitan ester used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Esters as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Synthetic Beeswax
No known risks
A manufactured wax used for structure and emolliency without relying on natural bee-derived material. Cosmetic safety reviewers reaffirmed synthetic beeswax as safe in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fossil and Synthetic Waxes https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Fossils%20%26%20Synthetic%20Waxes_0.pdf
C13-14 Isoparaffin
No known risks
A purified branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient, solvent and texture agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed isoparaffins, including C13-14 isoparaffin, are safe in current practices of use and concentration.
Sources: CIR: Isoparaffins conclusion, IJT 31(Suppl. 3), 2012; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Carbomer
No known risks
Polymer thickener used to create gel textures. Large-molecule ingredient with negligible systemic absorption.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Trehalose
No known risks
Sugar-derived humectant used to help bind water and improve skin feel. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Dimethiconol
No known risks
A high-molecular-weight silicone polymer used for film forming, smoothing and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that Dimethiconol and its assessed derivatives are safe in current cosmetic use. Its polymeric nature limits skin penetration, and available evidence does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Dimethiconol and its Esters and Reaction Products; International Journal of Toxicology 36(Suppl. 3):31-50 (2017) https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/dimethiconol
Chlorphenesin
No known risks
Preservative used to help protect formulas from microbial growth. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support present cosmetic use; no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern was identified in the material reviewed, although some users may still notice local irritation or sensitivity.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Chlorphenesin as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Laureth-7
No known risks
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used mainly as an emulsifier, surfactant or solubiliser. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkyl PEG/PPG ethers are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing controls should limit residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-alkyl-peg/ppg-ethers-used-cosmetics
Sodium Hyaluronate
No known risks
Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Ethylhexylglycerin
No known risks
Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
Sodium Hydroxide
No known risks
pH adjuster used in very small quantities to balance formulations. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
C12-14 Pareth-12
No known risks
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier, surfactant or solubiliser. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that these named alkyl PEG ethers are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing controls should limit residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.
Sources: CIR: Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers conclusions, including C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16 and Ceteareth-12; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Full recorded ingredient list
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Trehalose, Dimethiconol, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-14 Pareth-12
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel Cream have a Low risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 5 ingredient entries with risk flags: Dimethicone (Low risk), Polyacrylamide (Low risk), Phenoxyethanol (Low risk), plus others listed in the breakdown. These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Has every ingredient in Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel Cream been assessed?
20 of 20 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel Cream?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
