Perricone MD No Makeup Radiant Glow Balm | PerriconeMD
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MoisturizingHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Diisostearyl malate + 6 moreWorks
“Delivers a natural-looking tint & lightweight moisture”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.75–1.15%, below the ~4% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Visibly improves dullness & uneven tone over time”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Octyldodecanol~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolEuphorbia cerifera wax~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Synthetic wax~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxDiisostearyl malate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateMica~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSilica~2.4–3%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.4%
- 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 butterMicrocrystalline wax~1.4–1.7%
Camellia japonica seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilCalcium sodium borosilicate~1–1.3%
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCocos nucifera oil~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.75–1.15%
- 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 ascorbateTocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.05%
- 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 acetateHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilNiacinamide~0.55–0.85%
- 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 NiacinamideTin oxide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideSorbitan oleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateBht~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 15850~0.25–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.25–0.45%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Octyldodecanol, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Synthetic wax, Diisostearyl malate, Mica, Silica, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Microcrystalline wax, Camellia japonica seed oil, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Cocos nucifera oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Niacinamide, Tin oxide, Sorbitan oleate, Bht, Citric acid, Ci 15850, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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 MDNo Makeup Radiant Glow Balm | PerriconeMDYOUR PRODUCT | I am ProudSecure the Barrier | AgencyCloud Care Weightless Whipped Moisturizer | Decubalface cream vital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Ceramide Eop | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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