I feel like I’m in this weird in-between skin age where I’m not the acne-prone teenager and I’m not quite in the “older adult” market either. Don’t get me wrong: in the past year, I swear I’m seeing wrinkles that seem to appear overnight, most of which I’m cool with because they’re signs this girl is doing a lot of smiling and laughing, but I also don’t want to be 10 years older with deep wrinkles I can no longer prevent.
My skin can be very temperamental, getting dry or flaky, and so many of even the gentle eye creams have irritated my eyes. At the same time, dealing with makeup, air pollutants, humidity and sweat also impact my skin.
Experts say hydration is key; after all, your skin is your largest organ, and they’re totally right. To up my game, I teamed up with SheSpeaks to test Neutrogena‘s new Hydro Boost Collection, which is supposed to offer mega hydration to our skin.
I tried the four products above, my favorite being the Hydro Boost Water Gel formulated with a unique hydra technology that’s said to quench the “thirst” of dry skin. The cool gel texture quickly absorbed into my skin at night and in the mornings, and my skin has felt super hydrated (no dry spots!). Similarly, the Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry Skin comes in handy for those days that call for something more heavy duty. Plus it doesn’t contain fragrance, dyes, and oil.
I liked both equally, in fact more than the SPF version since my CC cream has a SPF anyway. Both non SPF versions worked liked gems under my makeup (and I didn’t have to wait ages for it to absorb).
I’m also a fan of the new eye cream and plan on continuing to use it to see how it works over the course of the next 30-60 days (I’ve been testing it for two weeks so far). This fast-absorbing eye gel is formulated to boost moisture and provide lasting comfort to the skin around your eye area. Seeing that it’s also oil-free, fragrance-free, and dye-free makes me very happy. Even the most gentle eye creams have caused me irritation and watery eyes; this one is working like a gem.
GIVEAWAY!
The products are under about $20 each, and now, you have the opportunity to test the entire Neutrogena Hydro Boost Collection for free! You can receive all 4 products by simply leaving a comment below about how you prepare your skin for cooler temperatures. I’ll pick a winner randomly by Oct. 10, 2016. Giveaway open to those in the United States.
In partnership with SheSpeaks & Neutrogena. Photography by South Moon Photo.
Join the Conversation
Sarmistha Goswami
October 21, 2016 at 3:19 AMI am a Neutrogena fan and I use a lot of their products. The oil-free face wash+scrub combo and sunscreen are the must have products in my beauty kit. Too bad the giveaway is not open to your international readers 🙂 But thanks for the post, I will check out this new range soon.
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Alyson
October 23, 2016 at 10:13 PMSorry, will try to make the next one available to everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by, Sarmistha.
Nicki j.
October 11, 2016 at 1:38 AMI use a moisturizer that helps a lot
Sara
October 10, 2016 at 8:06 PMThese products look great! I mostly focus on hydrating internally (ie. drinking tons and tons of water) which definitely helps my skin, but sometimes it take some extra effort (ie. products lol). Thanks for this!
Denise K.
October 10, 2016 at 1:33 AMI honestly don’t do anything different in the winter. But I need to! My skin gets so dry. I would love to try this product.
Kenny
October 10, 2016 at 1:06 AMI use a night cream that seems to help in the cooler months
dianne hall
October 9, 2016 at 3:55 PMI moisturize a lot to prepare for the colder, harsh months!
Jae
October 9, 2016 at 9:59 AMAfter reading these comments, I’m a little embarrassed to say I have the same root in all year. I need to step my game up.
Nicole
October 8, 2016 at 10:27 PMI buckle down on my moisturizing techniques and use a less aggressive face wash!
Laura
October 8, 2016 at 3:13 PMWhen it starts to get really cold, I moisturize my skin twice a day whereas most of the year I only do it once a day.
Judith
October 8, 2016 at 2:18 PMAwesome! Cooler temps me heavier moisturizer
Julie
October 7, 2016 at 11:11 PMI like to prepare my skin by using heavier duty moisturizers. My skin gets dryer as the weather gets cooler.
Nancy Williams
October 7, 2016 at 1:51 PMWinter comes and so does my dry skin. I’m always trying to find something a little heavier to put on at night. This Hydro Boost sounds like it packs a punch without that heaviness of night creams. I can’t wait to try it!
Mandy
October 7, 2016 at 1:23 PMI normally exfoliate and apply a moisturizer with SPF but in winter I also use a face oil at night to combat the drying effects winter has on my skin.
Theresa Lakin
October 7, 2016 at 12:36 PMTo prepare my skin for the drying effects of indoor heat, I make sure to exfoliate with a dry brush before showering, and then moisturize with a heavy cream after showering. I shower at night, so the creams can penetrate for hours. Also, two months ago, I started taking 7500 mg of biotin daily. I took it to ensure healthy hair. But there was an improvement in skin softness too. Who knew?
I’m over 50, but I’ve taken care of my skin all my life, always use a facial sunscreen moisturizer, and it’s obviously in much better condition than my counterparts.
Tarah
October 7, 2016 at 11:08 AMI have to add more moisture to my skin, it will dry out in the winter with all the dry air from the heat & being blasted by wind and snow in the winter outside.
Andi
October 7, 2016 at 10:53 AMI have to up my moisturizer and eye cream, otherwise my skin gets super dry.
Anna
October 7, 2016 at 10:45 AMI feel like I’m always looking for new moisturizers that will work under my makeup, especially in the cooler months.
Kelli Lewis
October 7, 2016 at 8:44 AMI drink lots of water & make sure to moisturize even though I have oily skin, moisturizer is still very important! I also do masks at least once a week.
Sharon
October 7, 2016 at 8:40 AMI tend to moisturize more in the cooler/colder months, as my skin seems to be much dryer then.
Michelle M
October 7, 2016 at 6:29 AMI only use a tinted moisturizer. I don’t do anything at night but probably should.
Shayna
October 7, 2016 at 6:15 AMI deal with similar issues! I try to make sure I have a night and day formula lotion but am still experiencing dry patches, mostly around my nose. I am also sensitive to a lot of wrinkle and pore reducers so may have to give this a try!
Joti B
October 7, 2016 at 3:28 AMI use more heavier moisturizer during cooler months. These products sounds great, I love fragrance-free moisturizers for my sensitive skin.
donna
October 7, 2016 at 12:29 AMI love neutrogena products and would love to give this a try
HS
October 6, 2016 at 11:54 PMI switch to cream and face oil for cooler weather.
Joan Kubes
October 6, 2016 at 11:18 PMI try to drink a lot of water and use moisterizer daily to help keep my skin hydrated.
Kristin DeSalle
October 6, 2016 at 5:48 PMI use a lotion and a BB cream daily. Getting too close to 40 for my liking and dreading the wrinkles!!
Lisa
October 6, 2016 at 4:27 PMI try to keep up with my water intake and not go too hot on the shower water. Also, moisturizing is key!
Michelle
October 6, 2016 at 2:26 PMI use heavier moisturizer and try to drink lots of water to keep the skin hydrated!
Susan Todd
October 6, 2016 at 1:21 PMI am a fiend about my moisturizing routine, especially in the winter! I honestly NEVER go to bed without cleansing, toning and moisturizing! At my age, it’s serious stuff.
Allison
October 6, 2016 at 1:07 PMI need lots and lots of moisture for my really dry skin. Have not found anything that works so would love to try these out!
CharleneD
October 6, 2016 at 12:33 PMI use heavier moisturizer to ward off dryness but these products sounds amazing, would love to try!
Alexandra
October 6, 2016 at 12:27 PMI double up on the moisturizer and use a lighter weightfoundation
Alix
October 6, 2016 at 12:21 PMI actually picked up the hydro boost for extra dry skin last week and I love it (appears to be getting rid of my dry patches), so that’s how I’m preparing my skin for winter! Would love to try the eye cream as well.
Stephanie
October 6, 2016 at 11:44 AMLove the packaging. Very pretty.