Perricone MD Intensive Pore Minimizing Toner
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreWorks well
“Gently exfoliates and purifies skin of residue and excess oil, dramatically minimizing the appearance of pores for a perfectly matte, clearer-looking, more uniform complexion.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingTetrapeptide-21, Zinc gluconate + 6 moreWorks well
“No:Rinse Intensive Pore Minimizing Toner is formulated with DMAE, salicylic acid and a copper complex to visibly firm, hydrate and energize skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-21
Evens skin toneZinc gluconate, Copper gluconate + 1 moreNot delivered
“Evens tone and texture.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreWorks well
“It quickly and effectively exfoliates & removes dead skin which can clog pores.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Tetrapeptide-21, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreMay help
“Copper Complex Powerful Skin Strengthening Hydration An element found in almost every cell in the human body, copper helps visibly improve firmness and elasticity over time by hydrating and energising skin.”
This product contains tetrapeptide-21. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~8.7–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dimethyl mea~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrapeptide-21~3.9–4.7%
- 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 Tetrapeptide-21Zinc gluconate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateMagnesium aspartate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateAcetyl tyrosine~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCopper gluconate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.9–1.1%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPpg-26-buteth-26~0.5–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlycerin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Dimethyl mea, Tetrapeptide-21, Zinc gluconate, Magnesium aspartate, Acetyl tyrosine, Salicylic acid, Copper gluconate, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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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 MDIntensive Pore Minimizing TonerYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaSebium Lotion Rebalancing water oil | Pour Moi SkincareHydrating Balancer Arid Conditions | For pore tightening & skin rebalancingPolyhydroxy Acid 03% Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Price | — | $13.42 | $47.00 | $28.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Fructooligosaccharides | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Paula's choice Resist Anti-Aging Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA Full sizeBe Minimalist Polyhydroxy Acid 03% Toner
Product summary
"Perricone MD - Intensive Pore Minimizing Toner" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (tetrapeptide-21 3.90% - 4.70%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Salicylic acid (1.30% - 1.60%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.35% - 0.65% and sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Perricone MD" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 11.25$ up to 45.00$ in the United States, from 17.95£ up to 879.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 39.95CA$ up to 56.30CA$ in Canada and for 54.05A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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