Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer versus SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment .
Last updated on September 06, 2023. Published on November 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Peter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer 68 ingredients
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 44 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Propylene Glycol Stearate
- Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Jojoba Esters
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
- Stearic Acid
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Polysorbate 20
- Polysorbate 60
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Peter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer 68 ingredients
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 44 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer 68 ingredients
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment 44 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glyceryl Stearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Glycolic Acid • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isocetyl Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol Stearate • Dimethicone • Sodium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14 • Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Maleic Acid • Lactic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Salicylic Acid • Bisabolol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract • Ceramide NP • Collagen • Jojoba Esters • Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Sodium Phytate • Cholesterol • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Echinacea Angustifolia Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Polyglycerin-3 • Carbomer • Sodium Lactate • Stearic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Potassium Sorbate • Polysorbate 20 • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Methylpropanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate • Isohexadecane • Polysilicone-11 • Histidine Hcl • Stearyl Alcohol • Stearoxytrimethylsilane • Xanthan Gum • Viola Tricolor Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Polysorbate 60 • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Cholesterol • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Lactate • Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate • Sodium PCA • Squalane • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate • Ethyl Macadamiate • N-Capryloyl Lysine • Jojoba Esters • Carnitine • Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Urea • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide NP • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Carnosine • Caffeine • Salicylic Acid • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Caprylyl Methicone • Sclerotium Gum • Xanthan Gum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Triethyl Citrate • Silica • Lecithin • Phytic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Triacetin • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Lactic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 44.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 NPPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 23.
Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 HyaluronatePeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 CholesterolPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactatePeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Peter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 56.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumPeter Thomas Roth Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 64.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Ultimate Solution 5 Multitasking Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 68.
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment contains this as ingredient number 43.
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