Key ingredients
4.3/5
City Shield gives the popular Hydro Boost water gel a broad spectrum SPF 25, so oily skin gets moisture and sun care in one light layer.
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Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25
$19.97
City Shield gives the popular Hydro Boost water gel a broad spectrum SPF 25, so oily skin gets moisture and sun care in one light layer. It is oil-free, alcohol-free, and labeled non-comedogenic.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This face moisturizer is a SPF 25.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The face moisturizer is non-comedogenic.
The verdict
City Shield gives the popular Hydro Boost water gel a broad spectrum SPF 25, so oily skin gets moisture and sun care in one light layer.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (La Roche-Posay, Paula's Choice, Vanicream, Clinique, CeraVe, and First Aid Beauty). Compare best for, filter, finish, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Morning moisture and sun care | Daily use on most skin types | Breakouts and clogged pores | Skin that reacts to everything | Oily skin that hates creams | Night moisture on a budget | Glow without grease |
| Filter | UV filter | Not a sunscreen | Not a sunscreen | Not a sunscreen | Not a sunscreen | Not a sunscreen | Not a sunscreen |
| Finish | Gel | Light cream | Weightless cream | Light cream | Gel | Lotion | Gel-cream |
| Skin fit | Oily, combination | All skin types | Oily, acne-prone | Sensitive | Oily, combination | Normal, oily | Normal, combination |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Notes | SPF 25 · Water | Oil-free · Ceramides | Acne-prone · Niacinamide | Irritant-free · Ceramides | Non-acnegenic · Classic | Niacinamide · Ceramides | Dewy · Squalane |
| $ / size | $19.97 | $24.99 | $42.00 | $13.97 | $34.00 | $13.62 | $36.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25 best for?
City Shield gives the popular Hydro Boost water gel a broad spectrum SPF 25, so oily skin gets moisture and sun care in one light layer. It is oil-free, alcohol-free, and labeled non-comedogenic.
How did Edyt Beauty score this face moisturizer?
Edyt Beauty rates Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25 against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from La Roche-Posay, Paula's Choice, Vanicream, Clinique, CeraVe, and First Aid Beauty. For more from the same brand, see More from Neutrogena below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Hydro Boost City Shield SPF 25 with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Non-Comedogenic Moisturizers.
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