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The True Cream Aqua Bomb

~$38· 1.69 fl oz
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What it's good for

Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.

  • Hyaluronic AcidStrong evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.

    Good for: Hydrating

  • NiacinamideStrong evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

    Good for: Brightening, Barrier repair, Anti-inflammatory

  • GlycerinModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

    Good for: Hydrating

Evidence behind the ingredients

Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.

Hyaluronic AcidStrong evidence7 citations

A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.

Karabat MU, Tuncer MC. Effects of hyaluronic acid on skin at the cellular level: a systematic review. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2025;71(8):e20250208. — Systematic review of 45 studies found low-molecular-weight HA stimulates keratinocyte proliferation and migration while high-molecular-weight HA drives skin hydration, supporting topical HA as an effective skin-hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredient.

2025Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:40990743View source ↗

Bravo B et al., Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence, Dermatology and Therapy 2022;12(12):2657-2680 — HA-based cosmeceuticals reliably improve hydration and signs of skin aging

2022Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:36200921View source ↗

Lee SG et al., Hyaluronan Oligosaccharides Improve Rosacea-Like Phenotype through Anti-Inflammatory and Epidermal Barrier-Improving Effects, Annals of Dermatology 2020

2020Mechanism onlyPMID:33911737View source ↗
NiacinamideStrong evidence10 citations

A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.

Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026

2026Mechanism onlyPMID:42278444View source ↗

Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026

2026Positive (efficacy)PMID:41240206View source ↗

Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025

2025Positive (efficacy)PMID:39171587View source ↗
GlycerinModerate evidence6 citations

A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35167133View source ↗

Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin

2021Positive (efficacy)PMID:31869257View source ↗

Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration

2017Positive (efficacy)PMID:28889318View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.

Full ingredient list

Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.

Sulfates freeParabens free
  • Contains fragrance: Fragrance+, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, LinaloolWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
  • Contains drying alcohol: Alcohol DenatWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
  • Contains silicones: Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Phenyl TrimethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
+Show all 54 ingredients

Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.

  1. Water
  2. Dipropylene Glycol
  3. Glycerin
  4. Methyl Trimethicone
  5. Alcohol Denat
  6. Dimethicone
  7. Cyclopentasiloxane
  8. 1,2-Hexanediol
  9. Malachite Extract
  10. Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride
  11. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
  12. Peg/​Ppg/​Polybutylene Glycol-8/​5/​3 Glycerin
  13. Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract
  14. Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
  15. Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract
  16. Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract
  17. Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
  18. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
  19. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
  20. Nepeta Cataria Extract
  21. Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
  22. Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract
  23. Dimethiconol
  24. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  25. Sodium Acrylate/​Acryloyldimethyltaurate/​Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer
  26. Isohexadecane
  27. Polysorbate 60
  28. Ceramide 3
  29. Cholesterol
  30. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  31. Phenyl Trimethicone
  32. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
  33. Panthenol
  34. Squalane
  35. Triethylhexanoin
  36. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
  37. Peg-150
  38. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  39. Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  40. C14-22 Alcohols
  41. Arachidyl Glucoside
  42. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  43. Peg-100 Stearate
  44. Stearic Acid
  45. Glyceryl Stearate
  46. Carbomer
  47. Tromethamine
  48. Trisodium Edta
  49. Fragrance+
  50. Citronellol
  51. Limonene
  52. Citral
  53. Geraniol
  54. Linalool

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