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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer

This jelly moisturizer is designed for those who want hydration without the heaviness. Its unique texture melts into the skin, providing a matte finish that helps control shine and minimize the appearance of pores. It's a great option for oily and combination skin types looking for a daily dose of hydration.

Sephora price

$45.00 - $50.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.6 / 5

About 220 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Good for: PoresHyaluronic AcidFragrance FreeNon-ComedogenicBest for Oily, Combo, Normal SkinGood for: Skin Barrier30% Hyaluronic Acid Complex: Draws in water and hydrates skin without clogging the look of pores.HydraFence™: Provides hydration.Aloe Vera and Citrus Water: Leave skin feeling nourished.PoresDrynessand Oiliness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.5 / 5 overall fit

A lightweight, hydrating moisturizer that is excellent for oily and combination skin types, offering a matte finish and minimizing the appearance of pores.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer

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Price, rating, review count, and source status come from Sephora. Glass adds the routine fit, overlap risk, and what to compare next.

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A weightless jelly that diminishes the look of pores, leaving a shine-free matte finish.

NormalCombinationand OilyPoresDrynessand Oiliness

Apply lightweight jelly moisturizer twice daily to face and neck with continued use.

For external use only.

How to insert your refill pod:

Squeeze and lift out empty pod from original jar.

Click in new refill pod, peel off seal, and enjoy.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

This is a solid choice for oily and combination skin that needs hydration without added shine. The jelly texture is a plus for those who dislike heavy creams. It's particularly good if your primary concerns are pore appearance and oil control.

Refreshing Texture

Users consistently praise the unique jelly texture, noting how refreshing and quickly absorbing it is.

Matte Finish

Many reviews highlight the product's ability to leave skin with a smooth, shine-free matte finish, making it ideal for oily skin.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Oily and combination skin
  • Anyone seeking a lightweight, matte-finish moisturizer
  • Those concerned with pore appearance

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You have very dry or dehydrated skin that requires a richer, more emollient moisturizer
  • You prefer a dewy or radiant finish

Routine Fit

Where this actually belongs

Apply this jelly moisturizer after your serums and treatments, as the last step in your skincare routine, both morning and night. It works well before makeup application due to its matte finish.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Lightweight jelly texture
  • Provides a matte finish
  • Minimizes the appearance of pores
  • Fragrance-free
  • Non-comedogenic

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • May not be hydrating enough for very dry skin
  • Does not provide a dewy finish

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it provides a good base for makeup. At night, it offers hydration without feeling heavy.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.5/ 5 overall

A lightweight, hydrating moisturizer that is excellent for oily and combination skin types, offering a matte finish and minimizing the appearance of pores.

Hydration

4.6 / 5

Delivers significant hydration without feeling heavy, thanks to its hyaluronic acid complex.

Texture

4.7 / 5

The jelly texture is refreshing and absorbs quickly, leaving a smooth, matte finish.

Pore Appearance

4.5 / 5

Effectively reduces the visible appearance of pores for a refined look.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycereth-26

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that helps attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Usually helps with

Dryness, hydration

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Water

Badness

2.0 / 10

Derived from bergamot fruit, it can provide a refreshing feel and has mild astringent properties.

Usually helps with

Oily skin, refreshing

Watch for

Can be phototoxic in high concentrations or if not properly formulated, but generally safe in rinse-off products or low concentrations.

Humectant

Methylpropanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that helps improve the skin's moisture retention.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that draws water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

Dryness, hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds water, providing excellent hydration.

Usually helps with

Dryness, hydration, fine lines

Watch for

None

Emollient

Amylopectin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A type of starch that can help to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Softening skin

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

An extract from a type of red algae, it can have skin-conditioning properties.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, hydration, redness

Watch for

None

Exfoliant

Lactic Acid

Badness

3.0 / 10

An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, helps with cell turnover, and can improve hydration.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, hydration, dullness

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity; start slowly if new to AHAs.

Exfoliant

Citric Acid

Badness

3.0 / 10

An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) used to adjust pH and provide mild exfoliation.

Usually helps with

Exfoliation, brightening

Watch for

Can increase sun sensitivity; start slowly.

Thickener

Xanthan Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common thickening agent that also helps stabilize emulsions.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

Watch for

None

Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A thickening and suspending agent used to create gel textures.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

Watch for

None

Chelating Agent

Sodium Phytate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Product stability

Watch for

None

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.

Usually helps with

Product preservation

Watch for

Can be irritating for some individuals.

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.

Usually helps with

Product preservation

Watch for

Can be irritating for some individuals, especially when combined with Vitamin C.

Thickener

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Badness

1.0 / 10

A cellulose derivative used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Methylglucamine

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.

Usually helps with

Formulation stability

Watch for

None

Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant and solvent that also has antimicrobial properties.

Usually helps with

Hydration, preservation

Watch for

None

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Badness

2.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster that can also enhance the feel of the product.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning, preservation

Watch for

None

Thickener

Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used as a thickener and film-former, contributing to the jelly texture.

Usually helps with

Texture enhancement

Watch for

None

Solvent

t-Butyl Alcohol

Badness

4.0 / 10

A solvent that can also be used as a denaturant for ethanol. It's generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations but is a volatile organic compound.

Usually helps with

Solvent properties

Watch for

Can be drying or irritating in high concentrations.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A widely used preservative to prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.

Usually helps with

Product preservation

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.

Support

Panthenol

Badness

2.0 / 10

Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.

Usually helps with

Formula completeness and routine context

Watch for

Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for oily skin?

Yes, its lightweight jelly texture and matte finish make it an excellent choice for oily and combination skin types.

Can this moisturizer help with the appearance of pores?

Yes, the formula is designed to diminish the look of pores, leaving skin with a smoother, refined appearance.

Is this product fragrance-free?

Yes, the product is formulated without added fragrance.