Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer vs Refining Lotus Gel Crème Lightweight Pore Refining Moisturizer with Ashwagandha — Ingredient Comparison

Peter Thomas Roth

Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer

Moisturizer · 50 ingredients · USA

The Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer is a brightening and anti-aging moisturizer packed with 10% THD ascorbate, an advanced form of vitamin C that is 50 times more powerful than traditional vitamin C.

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Refining Lotus Gel Crème Lightweight Pore Refining Moisturizer with Ashwagandha

Moisturizer · 30 ingredients

A lightweight gel crème moisturizer that targets the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven texture. Glycerin and betaine work together as humectants to deliver hydration without heaviness, while floral ketoacids derived from lotus, jasmine, and hibiscus smooth and refine the skin's surface. Ashwagandha alongside eight additional Ayurvedic adaptogens help calm and balance the complexion. Well-suited for dry, combination, normal, and oily skin types concerned with pores, dryness, and texture.

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No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Moisturizer products.

At a glance

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Price

$54.40

$17.60 less

$72

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Vitamin C Derivative

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Collagen

A large hydrating molecule that forms a moisture-retaining film on the surface for a plump, smooth feel.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Shea Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Vegetable Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

A rich butter that deeply softens and protects dry skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Texture