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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer versus Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel .

Last updated on November 11, 2023. Published on November 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer French Brand France

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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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

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinDimethiconeOlive Oil Decyl EstersGlycereth-26SqualaneButylene GlycolBehenyl AlcoholPolysilicone-11Batyl AlcoholSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHexapeptide-11Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Tripeptide-10 CitrullineAcetyl Hexapeptide-1Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2Acetyl Octapeptide-3Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Potassium Hydrolyzed Polygamma-GlutamatePolyglutamic AcidSqualeneCI 77015Sodium HyaluronateSorbic AcidTocopherolCereus Grandiflorus Flower ExtractPseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateMagnesium ChloridePhenoxyethanolCetyl AlcoholStearyl AlcoholTrehaloseGlyceryl StearateSilanetriol Trehalose EtherMannitolPhytosterolsAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated LecithinPolyglyceryl-10 MyristatePolysorbate 20Dimethyl IsosorbideSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxideLaureth-12Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinLecithinDisodium PhosphateHydrolyzed Soy ProteinCarbomerDextranEthylhexylglycerinSodium LactateTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea TrifluoroacetateSodium PhosphateXanthan GumTriethanolamineAcrylates Copolymer

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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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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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
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.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

5
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.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 40.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking

We don't have a description for Disodium Phosphate.

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 61.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 69.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

8
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 70.

Lancôme Hydra-Zen Anti-Stress Cream Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

42% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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