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Peter Thomas Roth

Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream

~$50· 1.7 fl oz
DrynessFine lines & firmness

What it's good for

Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.

  • Hyaluronic AcidStrong evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.

    Good for: Hydrating

  • CeramidesStrong evidenceFull dossier ↗

    Refills the natural barrier between your skin cells. Locks moisture in, keeps irritants out, calms dry or damaged skin.

    Good for: Barrier repair

  • GlycerinModerate evidenceFull dossier ↗

    A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

    Good for: Hydrating

Evidence behind the ingredients

Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.

Hyaluronic AcidStrong evidence7 citations

A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.

Karabat MU, Tuncer MC. Effects of hyaluronic acid on skin at the cellular level: a systematic review. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2025;71(8):e20250208. — Systematic review of 45 studies found low-molecular-weight HA stimulates keratinocyte proliferation and migration while high-molecular-weight HA drives skin hydration, supporting topical HA as an effective skin-hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredient.

2025Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:40990743View source ↗

Bravo B et al., Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence, Dermatology and Therapy 2022;12(12):2657-2680 — HA-based cosmeceuticals reliably improve hydration and signs of skin aging

2022Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:36200921View source ↗

Lee SG et al., Hyaluronan Oligosaccharides Improve Rosacea-Like Phenotype through Anti-Inflammatory and Epidermal Barrier-Improving Effects, Annals of Dermatology 2020

2020Mechanism onlyPMID:33911737View source ↗
CeramidesStrong evidence7 citations

Refills the natural barrier between your skin cells. Locks moisture in, keeps irritants out, calms dry or damaged skin.

Andrew PV et al., Topical supplementation with physiological lipids rebalances the stratum corneum ceramide profile and strengthens skin barrier function in adults predisposed to atopic dermatitis, British Journal of Dermatology 2025;193(4):729-740 — physiological-lipid emulsion raised SC ceramide NP/AP and improved barrier function vs control

2025Positive (efficacy)PMID:40408261View source ↗

Nugroho WT, Sawitri, Astindari, Utomo B, Listiawan MY, Ervianti E, Astari L. The Efficacy of Moisturisers Containing Ceramide Compared with Other Moisturisers in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. Indian J Dermatol. 2023;68(1):53-58. — Meta-analysis of 5 studies found ceramide-containing moisturisers produced significantly greater improvement in SCORAD compared with non-ceramide moisturisers in atopic dermatitis.

2023Meta-analysis (positive)PMID:37151263View source ↗

Shindo S et al., Effects of a moisturizer containing pseudo-ceramide and a eucalyptus extract on sweating function in adult atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, randomized, controlled left-right comparison clinical trial, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(10):4503-4509 — pseudo-ceramide + eucalyptus moisturizer restored sweating function and barrier in AD adults

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35298858View source ↗
GlycerinModerate evidence6 citations

A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.

Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection

2022Positive (efficacy)PMID:35167133View source ↗

Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin

2021Positive (efficacy)PMID:31869257View source ↗

Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration

2017Positive (efficacy)PMID:28889318View source ↗

Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.

Full ingredient list

Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.

Fragrance freeDrying alcohol freeSulfates freeParabens free
  • Contains silicones: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/​Peg-10/​15 CrosspolymerNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
+Show all 45 ingredients

Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.

  1. Water
  2. Glycerin
  3. Cyclopentasiloxane
  4. Dipropylene Glycol
  5. Dimethicone
  6. Cyclohexasiloxane
  7. Yeast Extract
  8. Sodium Hyaluronate
  9. Ceramide Eop
  10. Ceramide Eos
  11. Ceramide Ap
  12. Ceramide Np
  13. Ceramide Ns
  14. Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
  15. Hydrolyzed Silk
  16. Sodium Pca
  17. Tocopherol
  18. Ascorbyl Palmitate
  19. Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
  20. Caprooyl Sphingosine
  21. Saccharide Isomerate
  22. Saccharomyces/​Magnesium Ferment
  23. Saccharomyces/​Iron Ferment
  24. Saccharomyces/​Copper Ferment
  25. Saccharomyces/​Silicon Ferment
  26. Saccharomyces/​Zinc Ferment
  27. Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
  28. Methyl Gluceth-20
  29. Ethylhexylglycerin
  30. Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
  31. Cholesterol
  32. Sodium Chloride
  33. Sodium Citrate
  34. Citric Acid
  35. Behenic Acid
  36. Propylene Glycol
  37. Ceteareth-25
  38. Butylene Glycol
  39. Dimethicone/​Peg-10/​15 Crosspolymer
  40. Cetyl Alcohol
  41. Disodium Edta
  42. Sodium Benzoate
  43. Potassium Sorbate
  44. Phenoxyethanol
  45. Mica

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