Perricone MD Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAstaxanthin, Thioctic acid + 1 moreModerate evidence
“This fast-absorbing, oil-free, tinted moisturizer delivers powerful antioxidant benefits that help minimize the appearance of wrinkles and imperfections.”
This product contains astaxanthin. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 6 moreGood evidence
“Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Astaxanthin, Thioctic acid + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin, thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthylhexyl methoxycrylene~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve stability of sunscreen filters and boost their effectiveness
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycrylenePolyester-8~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerBenzyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAluminum hydroxide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideStearic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIron oxides~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesDiethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTitanium dioxide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isohexadecane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololMica~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSilica dimethyl silylate~0.25–0.45%
Polyester-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysilicone-11~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineCitronellol~0.1–0.25%
Thioctic acid~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Astaxanthin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Polyester-8, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Iron oxides, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Isohexadecane, Bisabolol, Mica, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Polyester-1, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 60, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Citronellol, Thioctic acid, Geraniol, Astaxanthin, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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