Hi, everyone! If you have found this review, then, I am so glad! In fact, I regard this post as more than just a mere review, but more as a testimony which I hope inspires many.

Growing up, I have always had problematic skin. My skin problems were more than just the usual teenage-age acne irritations or the annoying zit. My skin problems were quite serious- I had eczema, which I am thankful I outgrew by adulthood, my skin was two-toned, whereby I had white spots, whereby, in the Afrikaans language they call it 'wit flekke'. I had dry skin and on top of that I STILL had to deal with the 'usual' acne problem that happens in your teen years. So, yes, having problematic skin was not easy; I felt insecure, I hated looking at myself in the mirror and I had a life-long dream of going to the dermatologist; those amazing skin specialist who could give you beautiful skin...provided you had lots of money of cause *shakes head*.

Let me just say that I am so grateful for the revolution in skin care, globally. Back in the day, you really needed to go to the Dermatologist to get that gorgeous skin you were after, but thanks to advanced technology etcetera, we can purchase the exact same products which would have once -upon- a -time only been available in the doctor's surgery.

For many, many years, I have tried many skin care products, jumping from brand to brand just to find the one miracle cure I was looking for. Unfortunately, NOTHING worked. While I was still attending primary and high school, my parents supplied and bought all those skin care products for me, and for that, I will always be grateful. I clearly remember that my mom bought my first Neutrogena product roughly 7 years ago. It was something that was recommended to me at the store by the sales lady. Of cause I did not think it would work; I lost trust in every product, but boy oh boy, let me tell you - MY LIFE CHANGED THE DAY NEUTROGENA BECAME A PART OF MY LIFE; IT WAS AS THOUGH I FOUND MY SOUL MATE, MY KIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR.

I have been using Neutrogena for 7 years now and I will never ever change my skin care product. With just one look at my skin you'll think I never had problems. after I used it for the first time, I started getting compliments relating to my skin. Hence, the product's effectiveness is clearly visible, not just to me, but to everyone else around me as well.

Neutrogena just gets better and better by the day! The new Hydro Boost range is bursting with that hydrating content that is so vital and needed in a skin product and has become part of my skin care regime both at morning and night times. I love my water gel cleanser and moisturizer !

I love looking at all the Neutrogena products at the store and it gets me quite excited try to decide which one I want to purchase! It's worth every daaaarn cent, because it's just THAT AMAZING!

I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE SENT A SPECIAL PACKAGE FROM BEAUTY BULLETIN! IT CONTAINED THE NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST GEL-CREAM, WATER GEL AND MICELLAR WATER. I RECEIVED THE PACKAGE ON THE 20TH OF JANUARY AND I AM PLANNING ON USING IT FOR A PERIOD OF 2-3 WEEKS.

BEAUTY BULLETIN SELECTED 100 INFLUENCERS TO TAKE PART IN THIS WORD-OF-MOUTH PROJECT AND EACH OF THE INFLUENCERS RECEIVED A 3-STEP PROCESS PACK.

Process pack 1 included: the Hydro Boost facial wipes, water gel cleanser and the gel moisturizer or gel cream.
The 3-step process for pack one included:
Remove Makeup – Hydro Boost facial wipes
Cleanse – water gel cleanser
Hydrate – gel moisturizer or gel cream

Process pack 2 included: the Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser, Micellar Water and gel moisturizer or gel cream.
The 3-step process for pack two included:
Cleanse – water gel cleanser
Remove Makeup – Micellar Water
Hydrate – gel moisturizer or gel cream

I received PACK 2 with: the HYDRO BOOST WATER, GEL CLEANSER, MICELLAR WATER & HYDRO BOOST GEL MOISTURISER. My skin-type is normal, although I suffer from an oily T-Zone and dry areas around my nose and on my cheeks and tiny pimples on my forehead.

“HYDRATION IS THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY-LOOKING SKIN.”

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

Firstly, I must make it known that I am absolutely smitten by the color of the entire range! I am hopelessly in love with anything blue.
The whole range is available both in-store AND online at Clicks, Dischem and Foschini.

HYDRO BOOST WATER GEL CLEANSER
The gel cleanser comes in a nifty 200 ml bottle with an adequately secure squeeze-pump mechanism. The bottle is quite elongated so it is comfortable to hold in your hands. Totally travel-friendly for a gal on the move!
A description of the product, directions and ingredients are listed on the back of the bottle. This product is made in Greece and should be used within 12 months of opening the product. The overall packaging of the product is simple, but sophisticated.

The gel cleanser is said to be lightweight and gets activated with water. It claims to lather away dirt, oil and make-up while leaving your skin bursting with hydration! It contains the much coveted Hyaluronic acid that naturally occurs in the skin- which basically boosts hydration and locks it in!

When I first tried it, I only used one pump and it was suffice for my entire face and neck area. The cleanser itself is transparent and has a slightly runny consistency. It lathers up decently and my face felt squeaky clean after use!

HYDRO BOOST MICELLAR WATER
The packaging of this bottle just screams, ” TRAVEL FRIENDLY!”. The product basically comes in a 200 ml bottle which is quite narrow. I prefer this bottle shape to the Garnier micellar water bottle shapes. It can be held much easily in one hand. It has a screw on cap, so it is totally leak-proof! The product retails for R99.95 which is slightly more than the Garnier micellar water.

I first tried out this micellar water under dire circumstances. In the small, little town where I live, the municipal water had been cut for just over three days. Our water tank was being a tad moody, and I had no water to wash my face! So, I grabbed this gem of a product and used it to clean my face and take out any impurities. I had no makeup on, and this cannot replace cleansing, however, my skin felt SO nourished and clean. The next day, I had no signs of any new breakouts and my skin was so supple!

HYDRO BOOST GEL CREAM
I tried this luxurious cream as soon as my package arrived! The product comes in a thick plastic 50ml container. The plastic container is recyclable. I would have ideally preferred a tube to squeeze the product out, purely for hygienic reasons. I do not like digging my fingers into products and this would be ever-so-slightly cumbersome for traveling! Nevertheless, I rubbed it into my skin using circular motions as per the instructions, and my skin immediately felt more hydrated and felt so supple!

For R139.95, a generous amount of product is provided. I basically used the same amount of product that I would use if it was my normal moisturizer. The product is particularly for very dry skin and does not have any SPF, so a sun screen is required. The consistency of the product is as per the name- it is a gel. It is extremely light! It absorbs into the skin without any haste. I’ve had so much grief in the past with my Eucerin day cream because it was just too thick and heavy.

Needless to say, I fell head over heels in love with this product!

DRY SKIN IS CAUSED BY A LACK OF LIPIDS OR OIL IN THE SKIN. WITH DEHYDRATED SKIN, THERE IS A LACK OF WATER IN THE STRATUM CORNEUM- THE UPPERMOST LAYER OF THE SKIN.

ANYONE can experience dehydrated skin. You do not have to have dry skin to have dehydrated skin. Oily and combination skin types can also experience dehydrated skin! That’s something I didn’t know…
Before using this range, I really didn’t realize how dull my skin actually was!
I blocked off my eyes in one of my pictures because I look as dead as my skin. LOL

PLEASE NOTE: NEUTROGENA IS NOT A CRUELTY-FREE BRAND. IF YOU ARE A VEGAN OR ONLY MAKE USE OF VEGAN OR CRUELTY-FREE PRODUCTS, THESE PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOU. THE PRODUCTS ALL CONTAIN GLYCERIN, IF YOU HAVE A GLYCERIN ALLERGY; THIS IS ALSO NOT SUITABLE FOR YOU.

This range is aimed at boosting hydration, locking it in ALL DAY and leaving your skin looking smooth, supple and renewed!

R E N E W E D!

My routine consisted of mainly using the cleanser and the gel cream. I used the micellar water to remove my makeup, specifically my eye-makeup. The micellar water was not used on a daily basis.
The cleanser has a gentle smell, and left my skin feeling SUPER DUPER clean! Most face cleansers usually dry my skin out. Boo! However, this face cleanser, containing hyaluronic acid, left my skin soft and hydrated. I used one pump for my entire face and the face wash itself lathers up relatively nicely. All in all, I now look forward to washing my face!

DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS RANGE ONLY COMBATS DEHYDRATED SKIN, I DID HAVE A FEW BREAKOUTS AND MY BLACKHEADS AROUND MY NOSE AREA WERE NOT REDUCED. I FELT THAT MY PORES FELT MUCH CLEANER THAN USUAL AFTER USING THIS RANGE. THE CLEANSER IS DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED AND CONTAINS PERFUME.

The micellar water has a subtle but refreshing scent and also contains hyaluronic acid. The entire range does. My skin felt clean and extra supple after using this micellar water! Waterproof makeup was not an issue to remove! Although, I do feel that my Garnier oil-infused micellar water removes my makeup more effectively in the sense that less rubbing and product is needed. This product is also more expensive than the Garnier micellar water, but all in all, I would definitely use this product again and I MAY consider repurchasing!

How does micellar water work? Firstly, it can be used on ALL skin types and is exceptionally beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types. Now back to how it works…

IT IS LIKE A MINI SPONGE THAT MOPS UP DIRT AND MAKEUP USING MICELLAR TECHNOLOGY. A MICELLE IS A SMALL PARTICLE IN THE WATER THAT HAS AN OIL-LOVING (OR HYDROPHOBIC FOR ALL YOU SCIENCE-LOVERS OUT THERE) TAIL THAT TRAPS DIRT, OIL AND MAKEUP! THE WATER-LOVING (HYDROPHILIC) HEAD ALLOWS THE MICELLE TO DISSOLVE IMPURITIES RESULTING IN THEM BEING EASILY WIPED AWAY. THAT’S WHY WE NEED NOT RINSE OUR FACES AFTER USING MICELLAR WATER!

There is a bit of a debate, so to speak, about the effectiveness of micellar water compared to face wipes. Face wipes are often seen as a convenience product. They’re super great for when you get home late or when you do not have access to water (because that’s what happens when you live in South Africa). The majority of beauty experts recommend that face wipes shouldn’t be used everyday and nor should they replace our usual facial cleansers. They recommend using them to remove eye makeup and then following with a face wash. Micellar water has increased EXPONENTIALLY in popularity recently and some ladies view it as a gentle cleanser on its own. There has been some backlash and people are two-minded as to whether it is in fact good enough to completely replace our daily face cleansers because it does not have a deep-cleaning function.
Fun fact: I use micellar water to wash away hard-to-remove stains from my makeup brushes and beautyblender. I find that micellar water is less harsh to use on my beautyblender as opposed to makeup remover. This micellar water was really effective for removing stains from my makeup brushes and beautyblender! It gets a MASSIVE thumbs up from me for this purpose!

Now for my favourite part of the range…the gel cream!

I previously discussed my distaste regarding the packaging, however the product itself is FANTASTIC! I was initially using the same amount of gel as if it were my normal moisturizer. I found that it was too much product and I lessened the amount over time.

The product should be massaged in circular motions into the skin. It absorbs so quickly and leaves my sin looking supple and “bouncy”! My skin definitely looked AND felt renewed! This product does not have SPF so I had to use a sunscreen in conjunction with it. The gel cream is exceptionally light and contrary to your first instincts, it’s not sticky at all! One might think a gel would leave your face looking greasy…

I also used the gel cream to accentuate my highlight when applying makeup. I would dot a bit of the gel cream on my cheekbones and then apply my liquid highlighter and top it all off with a powder highlighter! Needless to say, I was glowing all day long, baby!

EVEN WITHOUT MAKEUP, MY FACE HAS THIS BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL GLOW AFTER USING THE GEL CREAM. I AM SO HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT AND I WILL DEFINITELY REPURCHASE IT!
MY SKIN FELT AMAZING AND LOOKED EVEN MORE AMAZING AFTER USING THIS RANGE! IT WAS EASY TO USE AND CHANGE MY SKINCARE ROUTINE AND INCORPORATE THESE PRODUCTS INTO MY ROUTINE. THIS RANGE DID NOT HELP MY OTHER SKIN CONCERNS, LIKE BLACKHEADS, BUT THIS RANGE WASN’T AIMED AT DOING THAT…

Absolutely loved trying these products out.

When I received this product, I had a very dry skin and had rash all over my face. I started using the product and within 2 days the rash had disappeared. It's been a full month and a couple of days using the Neutrogena Hydrate products, my skin has never looked this beautiful, its flawless, evenly toned and my complexion is back.
I'm happy with the product, after trying out so many products.

Hey Beauties,

So I bought the Neutrogena® range at Dischem, aaaaaannnd here's what I thought...

At first I was a bit hesitant to buy this product because I have such sensitive skin, my skin reacts badly to new products and it gets all red and won't calm down. But after the reviews I saw on Beauty Bulletin I decided to head to Dischem, after a few days of contemplating whether or not I would purchase it, and I did.

So the first day I used it, I tried the Micellar water which made my face sting and the Hydro Boost® cleanser made my face go bright red around the cheek area, which was expected. Then I tried the Hydro Boost gel face cream for dry skin, although made my skin feel so smooth, didn't calm the redness down which I was hoping it would do. BUT.... When I woke up the next morning my face was clear and my skin was looking refreshed and didn't feel dry like it usually feels in the morning.

Knowing that it takes more than one day to see if the product works for you, I've decided to give it two weeks to see if Neutrogena® was for me and I'm happy to say that I've found a good product with Neutrogena® and will definitely be restocking it :)

Great product , skin stays hydrated throughout the day!

My friends and family noticed the difference in my skin and all asked, what I had used? That's how my group and one on one conversations started. It has had such a great effect on my skin that a few people I had spoken to had went out to buy their products too. Thank you Neutrogena!!!

Its the end off a hydrating two week trial period. Firstly a big thank you to Beauty Bulletin and Neutrogena SA for choosing us to be one off the BB influencers to put the Neutrogena hydro boost range to the test.
Firstly lets share a small background on my skin. I have very oily skin and being a makeup lover my makeup is sliding around for most of the day. I am a huge sucker especially if the word MATTIFYING is in the product description. I have never really had a skin care routine that i can faithfully stick too so i did my research and an interesting point that struck me was that not only dry skin tones need hydration but oily skin also lacks hydration hence why oil builds up.
I got sent the water gel cleanser, water gel moisturizer and the micellar water.
Moisturiser:
This moisturiser was a real winner for me from the refreshing fragrance to the non sticky feel i can say it instantly hydrated my skin. I kid you not and you will see it in my before and after pics to follow after first use my skin looked more healthy and hydrated opposed to the dull look it normal has. It is a lightweight gel like "cream" that literally feels like you massaging water into your skin.
PRO TIP: this water gel makes the perfect makeup primer so to say. I noticed that it allowed for my foundation to go on more smoothly than any other primer i use and my makeup lasted a tad bit longer. I also used the water gel on my lips before i went to bed and it pretty much cured my atrocious chapped lips.
I used this gel religiously morning and evening it didnt give me the matte look i want but i still love it anyway and i give it a 4/5. ????
Cleanser:
I probably am the queen of getting cleanser into my eyes and leaving it burning and red and basically not fancy like the girls in the adverts you see on T.V. However this cleanser is BOMB! I used a generous three pumps of cleanser morning and night and i really got into and around my eye area and in the two weeks it never burned ever! It has the same  refreshing fragrance as the gel. The only downside to this cleanser is even though it activates with water it doesnt foam up as much i would like it to but it does the job and it excels even more if used along with a facial brush. The water gel cleanser gets a 4/5. ????
Micellar water:
When it comes to removing makeup and impurities micellar water is my BFF. Since the big hype about micellar water a few years ago i have been using the Avon micellar water and the Garnier micellar water. Both of this micellar water left my eyes irritated especially when i got up close and personal when it came to removing stubborn mascara and gel eyeliners. However the pro about the Neutrogena micellar water is i could have poured half the bottle in my eye and it would not have irritated my sensitve eyes ? (please do not try this at home?) the only downside to it though is i have to use twice as much product to properly remove my layers of mascara than i would my Garnier micellar water. I have mixed feelings about this product from the range so it gets an on the fence 3/5 from me ???
PRO TIP: pour some micellar water in a cup and throw in your dirty makeup brushes in the liquid to spot clean your brushes.

To sum it up i have immensely enjoyed using this range. Out of the three products i would defintely repurchase the water gel moisturiser and the cleanser. With regards to the micellar water i personally would not buy it even though i love that it doesnt cause havoc to my eyes. I really wanted to try the Neutrogena micellar wipes so i will certainly be picking up the micellar wipes once im done with the micellar water.
Money wise i personally feel the water gel is slightly pricey (student budget problems) it retails for R139, 95. Although a little bit does go a long way with the gel. The cleanser and micellar water / wipes both retail for an affordable R99, 95.
The Neutrogena hydro boost range can be found at Dischem, Clicks, Foschini and online stores.

If you know me, you will know that skin care is on the top of my list of priorities. I am someone that is prone to heavy breakouts, therefore taking care of my skin is a full-time job. So when Beauty Bulletin asked me to do this product review, I, of course, jumped at the chance to try out something that could improve my skin drastically. I am totally excited to share this post because it is my first solo video tutorial on my Youtube channel. For the past 2 weeks, I have been testing out the new Neutrogena Hydro boost skin range. I must say I am very impressed with this range. Having to deal with such an intense climate in South Africa, our skin tends to lose moisture faster. I have combination skin so I have dry areas particularly the T area of my face.

I am totally excited to share this post because it is my first video tutorial on my Youtube. For the past 2 weeks, I have been testing out the new Neutrogena Hydro boost skin range. I must say I am very impressed with this range. Having to deal with such an intense climate in South Africa, our skin tends to lose moisture faster. I have combination skin so I have dry areas particularly the T area of my face.

This product has really helped me combat dehydration caused by cosmetics, climate and of course my natural skin condition.

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The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Range has been my welcome to the Beauty Bulletin Reviewing Crowd.

I am now a beauty influencer!!!!

What I'd love to whisper to you right now as you hear your own voice reading my message, is the amazing power of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar Water.

This is especially for those of us who work two jobs, who love wearing makeup, who are too tired to wash off stubborn makeup when we knock off past midnight every night or those of us who are just addicted to makeup (hehe).

I've always experimented with makeup, since a very young age. Today, I can truly say that I have never been more impressed with a makeup pick-me-up-while-I'm-exhausted product than the Micellar Hydro Booster I'm using right now. It removes stubborn makeup instantly!

The best part? When your colleagues see you at work tomorrow and the week has already reached humpday, you find yourself looking better than the lady making coffee (no jokes).

Ever since I've been using Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar Water and Hyaluronic Face Gel, my face never falls short of looking moisturised, hydrated and healthy!! I no longer feel too tired or lazy to apply makeup in the morning as the Micellar Water makes me look effortlessly gorgeous and hydrated.

Working 17/7 has never looked this hydrated and healthy.

Thanks to Neutrogena Hydro Boost I can now work two jobs, apply makeup and look hydrated all day every day.

I was really looking forward to trying this range. With my dry skin the hydro boost products sounded like a dream.

I’ve been using the products (water gel, micellar water, facial wipes, and cleanser) for a few weeks now. When I first started using the products, I must say I was expecting a lot more. Maybe I was treating the products like the Holy Grail, but all I needed was patience. As I mentioned I have dry skin and always seem to have a dry patch somewhere. For the first time it’s been on my one eyelid. It did seem to have gone away but then it came back and was worse. After using the products for a decent amount of time, the dry patch is slowly starting to clear. The products and especially the water gel are working their magic slowly but surely to combat my dry and dehydrated skin.

In saying that, I have enjoyed using this range on a whole. My face definitely feels more supple and on a whole feels a lot more hydrated throughout the day.

How I’ve used the products:
In the morning I use the cleanser in the shower to clean my skin of dead skin cells. Once out the shower I give my skin an extra cleanse with the micellar water on a cotton pad. I then use a generous amount of the water gel, paying careful attention to my dry spots and lips. Then comes putting on my face as I like to say (not that I use much makeup ;)).

At night I get lazy at times and only use the cleanser sometimes. I use a facial wipe every night to get rid of makeup and impurities that have come to visit during the day. I give my face a good clean and then will sometimes do 2 rounds of cotton pads using the micellar water. I make sure the pad is clean before putting on a generous amount of water gel, paying careful attention to my dry spots and lips.

I think this is a great range despite some negatives. I definitely think there is a product for everyone. The products are totally affordable and easily accessible from Clicks, Dis-Chem and Foschini, instore and online.

I would definitely buy the cleanser and the water gel again.

For my reviews on the individual my products, please go to the individual product listings to read more on my Hydro Boost experience.

I received the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Range in the form of the Cleanser, the Micellar water and the Gel-cream moisturiser.

I used this for about two weeks and I loved the Micellar water and the cleanser however am not such a fan of the moisturiser.

As someone who has very dry skin and who constantly suffers from dehydration I was eager to try this range and delighted when Beauty Bulletin inked me to participate in this product review.

I started my routine with the Micellar water, using it as a make-up remover and toner. I found it great for opening up the pores and cleansing off face make-up however it is not entirely effective when it comes to tougher bits such as eye make-up or matte lipstick. The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Micellar water is really hydrating and cleansing however the effects are not long -lasting and it is highly necessary as with most toners to follow up with a moisturiser.

Next I would use the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cleanser and this was a good follow up for the Micellar as it removes the rest of any make-up residue and leaves your skin feeling super clean and soft. I would definitely repurchase this if my skin wasn't so difficult as it makes all areas but my T-zone feel super bouncy.

The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-cream moisturiser was somewhat disappointing. Firstly I found the texture to be a little watery and it didn't smell so great. I also found it to have the opposite effect on my skin as it was drying to my skin post application. This might just be the dry skin effect mentioned before however I asked a friend to try this and she found she experienced the same results.

All the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Range products were good quality and of excellent market price. I did not experience many issues and appreciated the range other than factors such as the smell and texture of the gel-cream and the non-lasting hydrating effects.

I loved the packaging and am so grateful to Beauty Bulletin for allowing me to participate in this review process.

#AlwaysBounceBackSA!