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Product summary

"Perricone MD - Cold Plasma Plus+ Essentials Regimen" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Perricone MD - Cold Plasma Plus+ Essentials Regimen ticks this box. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, hydrogenated jojoba oil, jojoba esters and phytosterols in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

  • this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
  • We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.50% - 0.80%, copper tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.45%, copper tripeptide-1 0.20% - 0.40%, copper tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%, acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.20% - 0.40%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.65% - 0.95%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.50%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.60% - 0.85%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.55%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.50% and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Perricone MD" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 429.00$ in the United States.

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