Perricone MD High Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating Mask
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingIsosorbide dicaprylate, Glycerin + 18 moreStrong evidence
“A rich, nourishing cream mask designed with 4 forms and 2 natural building blocks of hyaluronic acid to instantly replenish and condition dehydrated skin with essential moisture for firmer, smoother-looking skin.”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: isosorbide dicaprylate
Anti-agingDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Hyaluronic acid + 3 moreLimited evidence
“Visibly tightens sagging skin over time”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsMedium 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~45–55%
Sorbitan isostearate~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrogenated palm kernel glycerides~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm kernel glyceridesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.3–4%
- 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 triglycerideDimethicone~2.4–3%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterMangifera indica seed butter~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterGlycerin~1.3–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinDimethyl isosorbide~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideIsosorbide dicaprylate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
More about Isosorbide dicaprylateNiacinamide~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideBeheneth-10~0.6–0.9%
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 stearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.5–0.75%
- 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 copolymerPropanediol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSaccharide isomerate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerate1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbityl laurate~0.35–0.65%
Hydrogenated palm glyceride~0.4–0.6%
Dimethyl mea~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPanax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinatePentylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium phytate~0.3–0.55%
Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium glucuronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTropolone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMagnesium sulfate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHyaluronic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Glycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Niacinamide, Beheneth-10, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Propanediol, Saccharide isomerate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbityl laurate, Hydrogenated palm glyceride, Dimethyl mea, Xanthan gum, Panax ginseng root extract, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Sodium glucuronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tropolone, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium citrate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Perricone MDHigh Potency Hyaluronic Intensive Hydrating MaskYOUR PRODUCT | OurselfDaily Renewal Cream Rich | Allies of SkinMolecular Multi-Nutrient Day Cream | Skinbetter ScienceHydration Boosting Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 80% |
| Price | $46.45 | $175.00+$128.55 | $112.00+$65.55 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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