Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum versus QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid .
Published on April 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum 29 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Contains Sulfate
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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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum 29 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid 37 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum 29 ingredients
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid 37 ingredients
Water • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lactic Acid • Sphingolipids • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Amylopectin • Phospholipids • Carbomer • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Malachite Extract • Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract • Sodium Citrate • Pentylene Glycol • Isostearyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Dimethicone • CI 42090 • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Panthenol • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • C12-15 Pareth-12 • Malic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Lactobacillus • Bacillus Ferment • Honey • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol • Hyaluronic Acid • Glycine Soja Protein • Lecithin • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Sphingolipids • Dehydroacetic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Potassium Sorbate • Allantoin • Phospholipids • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Calcium Chloride • Potassium Phosphate • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Sulfate • CI 47005 • CI 42090
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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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid 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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 5.
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 20.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsPeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 27.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinPeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
QMS Medicosmetics Active Exfoliant 11% Resurfacing Fluid contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Glow Serum 29 ingredients
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