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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer Versus Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Rich Barrier Moisturizer

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on November 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Rich Barrier Moisturizer

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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Skin Conditioning

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.

When to use

309 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
99% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
24 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
emorirene_246's avatar

emorirene_246

1 year ago
Review

excellent for dry acne prone skin absolutely love it

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NurseMeg

1 year ago
Review

Nice light everyday moisturizer

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Rich Barrier Moisturizer 32 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Expensive (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
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Blue

18 days ago
Review

If oily use this as pm only, it really is thick and moisturizing but was too much to wear in the am or under makeup

#expensive
#hydrating
#heavy
#oily