Perricone MD Prebiotic Acne Therapy 30-Day Regimen
Works for
ExfoliationRetinol, Lactic acidWorks well
“The powerful combination of retinol, citrulline and niacinamide helps to accelerate surface skin exfoliation and renewal,”
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: retinol.
Anti-blemishRetinol, NiacinamideWorks well
“Prebiotic Acne Therapy 30-Day Regimen”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Peg-100 stearate + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Acne Relief Gentle & Soothing Cleanser (2 fl oz / 59 mL)”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, laureth-7, methyl glucose sesquistearate, peg-100 stearate, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl isethionate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Retinol — 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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Glycerin~22–34%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate~7.5–11.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateEthylhexyl palmitate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSilica cetyl silylate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSqualane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePolyacrylamide~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideWater~1.2–1.7%
Caprylyl glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolC13-14 isoparaffin~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinLaureth-7~0.45–1.05%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater~0.35–0.8%
Sd alcohol 40-b~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Sd alcohol 40-bGlycerin~0.3–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinC12-15 alkyl lactate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pvp~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpDimethicone~0.3–0.75%
- 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 DimethiconePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.65%
Citrulline~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about CitrullineSqualane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLactic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSuccinic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylamide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerC13-14 isoparaffin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinLaureth-7~0.15–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Water~0.15–0.5%
Sd alcohol 40-b~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Sd alcohol 40-bGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl ether~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherNiacinamide~0.15–0.5%
- 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 NiacinamideCitrulline~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about CitrullineArginine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineMethyl gluceth-20~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 alcoholCarbomer~0.15–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateRetinol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolCitric acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearatePeg-100 stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 stearateMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearatePolysorbate 20~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica cetyl silylate, Sucrose, Squalane, Polyacrylamide, Water, Caprylyl glycol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Water, Sd alcohol 40-b, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Pvp, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Citrulline, Squalane, Lactic acid, Succinic acid, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Water, Sd alcohol 40-b, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Niacinamide, Citrulline, Arginine, Methyl gluceth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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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 MDPrebiotic Acne Therapy 30-Day RegimenYOUR PRODUCT | Cleaning SupplyRetinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free | CosMedixClarity Serum | MedicubeKojic Acid Turmeric Toning Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 72% | 71% |
| Price | $89.00 | — | $55.00−$34.00 | $16.53−$72.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 18 | 4 of 18 | 4 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Salicylic Acid | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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