Jennifer Garner, 52, uses this moisturizer for 'fresh and plump' skin — now 30%+ off for Prime Day

How apt that Jennifer Garner was chosen to play the age-shifting woman-child in 2004's 13 Going on 30. She's always had a preternaturally youthful look, even now at 53 years young. The secret behind her glowing visage? She says it's the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer, and right now, you can get it for just $16 at Amazon as part of Amazon Prime Day.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

Professional skin treatments like peels and fillers will set you back hundreds of dollars a pop, making even pricey moisturizers seem like a bargain. But Hydro Boost can be had for a mere $16 right now, while other celebrity-beloved moisturizers can cost hundreds of dollars.

Why do I need it? 🤔

If the ageless Garner gives a skin care product her seal of approval, we listen. She's long been a fan of Neutrogena, so much so that she became an ambassador for the brand. In 2022, the actress shared with InStyle that Hydro Boost is one of her favorite products.

"I can instantly tell the difference — it just looks fresh and plump and better. There are all these little micro-lines that once I put this on, they go away," she said. "This is 48 hours of moisture that you're locking in with one thing, and then I don't have to worry about it. … I think it's my favorite product we've ever put out."

Hydro Boost's main ingredient is hyaluronic acid, which binds water to the skin’s surface to help give you smoother, hydrated and more supple skin. The fast-acting gel moisturizer is also lightweight, oil-free and noncomedogenic, so it won't clog your pores (and it's especially good for oily skin).

What reviewers say 💬

Garner is far from Hydro Boost's only fan — more than 68,000 Amazon shoppers have given the moisturizer their five-star seal of approval. Among their many accolades, they note that it works for all skin types and ages.

Pros 👍

"I love this moisturizer," gushed one gal. "I have combination skin, and this is rich but not heavy or oily. It's a good dupe for the Clinique moisture bomb."

Said another five-star fan: "I have sensitive, combination skin and this takes care of everything! The scent is barely noticeable but very fresh. Does not leave your skin feeling tacky, just baby-smooth. Does not take a lot to use. I love it!"

Cons 👎

Other shoppers say it's not quite enough — in volume or composition.

"I love the silky hydration you get with this moisturizer. It melts in your fingers and feels so good on the skin," began one ambivalent advocate. "My only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because I feel like it's missing something. I love the hyaluronic acid for my dry skin, but I wish it had anti-aging or firming skin care ingredients as well [because] I find myself layering this one with additional cream for that added benefit."

Another mused: "I wish that there would be more gel cream in the container, but overall a great product."

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.