True Botanicals Ginger Turmeric HydraGlow Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Salvia hispanica seed extract + 7 moreGood evidence
“This hyper-comfortable formula features soothing Ginger, Turmeric, and plant-based gels for fast-absorbing, long-lasting hydration that doesn’t cause skin congestion or irritation.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: salvia hispanica seed extract.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Pancratium maritimum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: pancratium maritimum extract.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 7 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Zingiber officinale root oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePropanediol~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSilybum marianum ethyl ester~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
More about Silybum marianum ethyl esterHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCetearyl olivate~1.9–2.9%
Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan olivate~1.2–1.7%
Glycerin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPhenethyl alcohol~0.6–1.35%
Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilAvena sativa kernel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilCucumis sativus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSalvia hispanica seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Salvia hispanica seed extractWater~0.2–0.75%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilPopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilRosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractCitric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium phytate~0.15–0.65%
Pancratium maritimum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Pancratium maritimum extractTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCurcumin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractMelia azadirachta bark extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propanediol, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetearyl olivate, Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate, Sorbitan olivate, Glycerin, Phenethyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Mica, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Water, Zingiber officinale root oil, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Pancratium maritimum extract, Tocopherol, Curcuma longa root extract, Curcumin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta bark extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4
- 5Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.