Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Barrier Repair Nourishing Moisturizer
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 21 moreStrong evidence
“Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Barrier Repair Nourishing 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:
betaine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 2 moreModerate evidence
“What it does Ultra-restorative and hydrating It protects skin's natural moisture barrier while reducing redness Improves the look of skin elasticity while softening the appearance of lines and wrinkles Skin concerns Dryness Fine lines & wrinkles Loss of firmness Loss of elasticity Redness Irritated skin Texture Cream Consistency Velvety-Rich Scent Fragrance Free”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“What it does Ultra-restorative and hydrating It protects skin's natural moisture barrier while reducing redness Improves the look of skin elasticity while softening the appearance of lines and wrinkles Skin concerns Dryness Fine lines & wrinkles Loss of firmness Loss of elasticity Redness Irritated skin Texture Cream Consistency Velvety-Rich Scent Fragrance Free”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Betaine~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCoco-caprylate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinOctyldodecanol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2%
- 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 acrylates copolymer~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerBeta vulgaris root extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractCetearyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 stearatePolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearatePropanediol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateAvena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Bisabolol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 BisabololSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePhosphatidylcholine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineLecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPadina pavonica thallus extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
More about Padina pavonica thallus extractCeramide np~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oat protein~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed oat proteinPotassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed oat protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractPentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorella vulgaris extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Phaseolus angularis seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCoco-glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumInonotus obliquus extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Ingredient list view
Water, Betaine, Coco-caprylate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Beta vulgaris root extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl caprylate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Bisabolol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Phosphatidylcholine, Lecithin, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Ceramide np, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Decyl glucoside, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium benzoate, Phaseolus angularis seed extract, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Coco-glucoside, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Inonotus obliquus extract, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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| Perricone MDHypoallergenic Clean Correction Barrier Repair Nourishing MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Cyrène SkincareSkin Rescue Moisturiser | Deviant SkincarePeptide + Growth Factor Advanced Restore Cream | AbibYesStyle Exclusive PDRN Volume Fill-it Booster Crème 2.5 Tube Mini 5pcs Bundle Set | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $52.50 | $15.08−$37.42 | $98.00+$45.50 | $37.53−$14.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Perricone MD - Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Barrier Repair Nourishing Moisturizer" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Perricone MD - Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Barrier Repair Nourishing Moisturizer ticks this box. Betaine, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, caprylic/capric triglyceride and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.15% - 0.25% and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.25%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 75.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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