Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

“Honestly, I feel the same way—“new & improved” usually makes me side-eye a product I used to trust. Most of the time it means the brand swapped out a good ingredient for a cheaper one, or changed the texture to appeal to a broader market and ended up ruining it. Nivea Soft was such a classic, and yeah, the reformulated version just doesn’t hit the same anymore—greasier and feels like it sits *on* the skin instead of actually sinking in. That said, there *are* a few rare cases where a reformulation actually worked out. One that comes to mind is **CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion**. They tweaked the formula a while back to improve the texture—it spreads easier now and doesn’t pill under sunscreen like it used to. Still has niacinamide and ceramides, and it’s great for combo or sensitive skin. I get mine on Amazon since it’s almost always in stock there, and sometimes cheaper than at CVS or Target. Another one is the **Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream for Extra Dry Skin**. The OG version was already good, but they reformulated to remove fragrance and make it more barrier-friendly. It’s one of the few drugstore moisturizers with hyaluronic acid that doesn’t irritate my face or clog pores. Again, Amazon usually has the fragrance-free version clearly labeled, which helps avoid confusion. But yeah, overall I get why that “new formula” label feels like a red flag. I usually end up hoarding the old version when I hear about an upcoming change—especially if it's a holy grail product.”