Perricone MD Face Finishing Supersize Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAleurites moluccanus seed oil, Dimethicone + 9 moreGood evidence
“Face Finishing Supersize Moisturiser”
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, hydrolyzed wheat protein.
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, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingTetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWeak evidence
“Rich and intensely hydrating, Perricone MD's Face Finishing Supersize Moisturiser helps to minimise the look of fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWeak evidence
“Kukui nut seed oil plumps the skin with intense moisture, while vitamin E encourages a more even-toned complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinAleurites moluccanus seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilPolyacrylamide~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholC13-14 isoparaffin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinPolysorbate 60~1.3–1.9%
Glyceryl stearate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethyl mea~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 ascorbateTyrosine~0.35–0.85%
Hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHydrolyzed wheat starch~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeDimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLaureth-7~0.15–0.5%
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalButylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Polyacrylamide, Cetearyl alcohol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethyl mea, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tyrosine, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed wheat starch, Citric acid, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Laureth-7, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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