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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer versus Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer .

Published on August 24, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer

Starts at $56.00
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Starts at $55.00

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
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
45

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Anti-Aging (6)
Scar Healing
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Dimethyl Capramide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil • Rose Flower Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Algae Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Lecithin • Glucosamine Hcl • Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysilicone-11 • Glycine Soja Protein • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 80 • Urea • Galactoarabinan • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Polysorbate 60 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linalool • Eugenol • Limonene • Geraniol • Citronellol • CI 77891

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Water • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Yeast Extract • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Phenoxyethanol • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Isododecane • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Saccharide Isomerate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hyaluronate • Bisabolol • Peg-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium PCA • Propylene Glycol • Ceteareth-25 • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Citrate • Citric Acid • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Cetyl Alcohol • Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment • Hydrolyzed Silk • Behenic Acid • Ceramide NP • Cholesterol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Ceramide Ns • Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Butylene Glycol • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Disodium EDTA • Ascorbyl Palmitate • CI 77015

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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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Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
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.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.

3
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

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

6
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.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
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

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 53.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

11
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.

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