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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex versus Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer .

Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on February 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
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 $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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
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

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

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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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Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

3
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.

Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

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.

Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.

Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 18.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 29.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
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.

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Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex contains this as ingredient number 30.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.

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

41% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
9% 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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Is Clinical Moisturizing Complex 32 ingredients

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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer 45 ingredients

3.5 /5
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Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Works Well (1)
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oliviagrace

12 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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

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Gp718

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

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...

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.

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