Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Hydrating Toner Mist Versus Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Hydrating Toner Mist 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Hydrating Toner Mist 24 ingredients
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion 23 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningSr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Benzoic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium PCA, Wheat Amino Acids, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyproline, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Benzoic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-75
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium 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 HyaluronateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTASodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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