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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb versus Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on April 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $38.00
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Starts at $54.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Methyl Trimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Nepeta Cataria Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract • Stellaria Media Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract • Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract • Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Niacinamide • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Panthenol • Peg-150 • Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Carbomer • Tromethamine • Squalane • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Dimethiconol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • C14-22 Alcohols • Polysorbate 60 • Butylene Glycol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Malachite Extract • Triethylhexanoin • Trisodium EDTA • Arachidyl Glucoside • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sorbitan Isostearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Peg-100 Stearate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citral • Citronellol • Limonene • Geraniol • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 2.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 3.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 6.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 7.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 21.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 37.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 48.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

Learn more about Cholesterol

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 49.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb 59 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 5 reviews
SiriMiri's Avatar'
Nov 30, 2023

If you have fungal acne.. or maybe acne prone skin THIS ONE'S NOT FOR YOU, the second I put this on my skin was so itchy and my skin feels so irritated. I always try my best to go through the entire product but I can't use another day...

If you have fungal acne.. or maybe acne prone skin THIS ONE'S NOT FOR YOU, the second I put this on my skin was so itchy and my skin feels so irritated. I always try my best to go through the entire product but I can't use another day with this one. I also tried to repurpose it for hand cream but even then it's still not hydrating my hands enough.

Expensive
Broke Me Out
Irritating
Strong Scent
Kat_607's Avatar'
Jul 27, 2023

Have been using this moisturizer for 5 years!

Have been using this moisturizer for 5 years!

Just_Me123's Avatar'
Jul 16, 2023

SO MOISTURIZING
EVEN A LITTLE CAN GO A LONG WAY
I LITERALLY SWEAR BY IT

SO MOISTURIZING
EVEN A LITTLE CAN GO A LONG WAY
I LITERALLY SWEAR BY IT

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer 45 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 reviews
oliviagrace's Avatar'
May 18, 2023

burns
wanted to love it after about 2 weeks it started leaving my under eyes red and and peeling

burns
wanted to love it after about 2 weeks it started leaving my under eyes red and and peeling

Gp718's Avatar'
Jan 1, 2024

Been using this for months and have no complaints. A little goes a long way but is still light on my skin. Does not leave a residue and is quickly absorbed into the skin. I also have never broken out from this product.

Been using this for months and have no complaints. A little goes a long way but is still light on my skin. Does not leave a residue and is quickly absorbed into the skin. I also have never broken out from this product.

Expensive
Absorbs Well
Works Well

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