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Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer.

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer
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About this product

A vitamin C moisturizer combining 10% THD-C (stabilized vitamin C) with vitamin E, ferulic acid, and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

Full ingredients

Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Propanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Soy Acid, Ferulic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Elastin, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Wheat Amino Acids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Saccharomyces Ferment, Jojoba Esters, Olus (Vegetable) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Lauroyl Lysine

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Guru Score

84%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This thick, pillowy moisturizer earns consistent praise for blending a potent vitamin C complex (10% THD plus vitamin E and ferulic acid) into a genuinely hydrating base. Gurus love the formula's richness and nourishing feel, and note it's potent enough to deliver real brightening results even though it stays gentle enough for regular use. It works well for anyone wanting to simplify their routine by combining vitamin C treatment and moisturization in one step.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025

What they liked

  • Rich, nourishing texture
  • Combines vitamin C and moisturizer in one
  • Potent enough to see brightening results

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    Type

    MoisturizersCream

    Key actives

    Vitamin CHyaluronic acidAHAVitamin ECeramides

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    No BS Beauty
    No BS Beauty
    89k subs
    ✓Yay
    "This is just a little Peter Thomas Roth vitamin C moisturizer. Try this and see which one you like better. And if you guys end up liking this, I'll get you guys one of these because this one's really expensive. So, I figure I'd let you guys try a little sample of it first."
    Dr. Jenny Liu
    Dr. Jenny Liu
    323k subs
    ✓Yay
    "I love this moisturizer for a couple reasons: number one, I love the ingredients and the formula, but also I love the pillowy, doughy nature and the rich, nourishing nature of it. It's nourishing but it's not greasy or making your face look super shiny. I've used it both morning and night and find that both times it works really well for my skin, though I'd definitely use this more in the evening if you have super oily skin."
    The Budget Dermatologist
    The Budget Dermatologist
    724k subs
    ✓Yay
    "This comes in a vitamin C moisturizer which I also love. If you really want to simplify your routine and use kind of a combined hybrid vitamin C serum/moisturizer, this is an amazing product. This one is 10% THD ascorbate, so a little bit less. If you are super super sensitive skin you could maybe start here, level up to this if your skin tolerates."
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    "This comes in a vitamin C moisturizer which I also love. If you really want to simplify your routine and use kind of a combined hybrid vitamin C serum/moisturizer, this is an amazing product. This one is 10% THD ascorbate, so a little bit less. If you are super super sensitive skin you could maybe start here, level up to this if your skin tolerates."
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    "This vitamin C brightening moisturizer is amazing. It has a lower percentage of THD at 10% and it has a complex of 3% vitamin E and ferulic acid, so it also has the trifecta but in overall lower percentages and in a moisturizing base compared to a serum and at a lower price point. It smells just like the Skinceuticals C Ferulic product but it's in a jar form."
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    "The best vitamin C moisturizer on the market hands down in my opinion is Peter Thomas Roth potent-C brightening moisturizer. This has 10% THD, 3% vitamin E, and fulvic acid with other antioxidants in it, and a very hydrating and moisturizing base. This is such an ideal product. It's thick, it's hydrating to the skin. I really love this more for the nighttime routine than the daytime routine, but certainly it can work wherever you prefer it in your routine. I love this at night."
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    "You can start here. It also contains vitamin E and ferulic acid as well. Now this one, it smells identical to the SkinCeuticals C Ferulic, but it's a moisturizer and it is supremely hydrating. It is so nice to wear on the skin. I prefer to incorporate this in nighttime skincare routines because it is so hydrating. It can feel a little more heavy on the skin. I don't love makeup over it. I would prefer makeup over a thinner serum. So incorporate this into your nighttime routine."
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    "I love the Peter Thomas Roth potency line. This is a 10% THD plus vitamin E plus ferulic acid. THD stands for Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, that is the form of vitamin C that is actually more stable, less irritating, and gets better penetration into the skin compared to ascorbic acid. This is an amazing product, but let me tell you, this is one of the most expensive products I use and recommend. It is not cheap."
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    "This is my Holy Grail for my vitamin C serum hack. It's Peter Thomas Roth Potency Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer. It has 10% THD in it, 3% vitamin E and ferulic acid, ceramides, hyaluronic acid to help add back moisture to the skin, hydrating oils, extra antioxidants, and hydrolyzed collagen. The percentage of THD is perfectly in the range where you can still get benefits, and this one is normally $72 but you can get it for 15% off with my code."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Vitamin C

    Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

    Source: DermNet

    Alpha hydroxy acids

    Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

    Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

    Ceramides

    Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

    Source: DermNet

    Frequently asked.

    What is Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer?

    A vitamin C moisturizer combining 10% THD-C (stabilized vitamin C) with vitamin E, ferulic acid, and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

    Is Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

    What is Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer's Guru Score?

    Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer best for?

    Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Brightening Vitamin C Moisturizer is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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