Perricone MD The Intensive Hydrating Complex Duo

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

KEY INGREDIENTS

copper tripeptide-1
acetyl tetrapeptide-9
acetyl tetrapeptide-11
glycolic acid
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
acetyl hexapeptide-8
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
petrolatum
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
hydrogenated vegetable glycerides
hydrogenated vegetable oil
phytosterols
polysilicone-11
shea butter ethyl esters
sodium hyaluronate
tyrosine
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
dimethicone
echium plantagineum seed oil
glycerin
Sunflower seed oil
hydrogenated jojoba oil
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MEDIUM

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Perricone MD

$196.00

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Size: 1 oz

The Intensive Hydrating Complex Duo

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What does the product description say?

"What It Does The Intensive Hydrating Complex promotes visible signs of healthy, youthful-looking skin by targeting and improving the appearance of."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
acetyl tetrapeptide-11	MEDIUM
acetyl tetrapeptide-9	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Powered by antioxidants and a moisturizing complex to help deliver nourishment while dramatically smoothing, firming and evening skin tone."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, copper tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tyrosine	HIGH
acetyl tetrapeptide-11	HIGH
acetyl tetrapeptide-9	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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: glycolic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
isoamyl laurate
phosphatidylcholine

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	4.8% - 5.9%
caprylic/capric triglyceride 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	4.6% - 5.6%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	3.3% - 4%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	2.4% - 3%
shea butter ethyl esters Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	2% - 2.5%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.8% - 2.2%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.5% - 1.8%
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	1.3% - 1.6%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	1% - 1.2%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.7% - 1.1%
hydrogenated vegetable glycerides Help soften the upper layer of the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.6% - 0.9%
dimethicone 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	0.5% - 0.8%
isoamyl laurate Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.7%
hydrogenated vegetable oil An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.65%
hydrogenated soybean oil	0.4% - 0.65%
butylene glycol 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	0.3% - 0.6%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
copper tripeptide-1 A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.	0.25% - 0.5%
phosphatidylcholine Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients	0.3% - 0.5%
acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.45%
acetyl tetrapeptide-11 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.45%
acetyl tetrapeptide-9 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.45%
palmitoyl tripeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.5%
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.25% - 0.5%
dimethyl mea	0.25% - 0.45%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate 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.	0.25% - 0.45%
tyrosine	0.25% - 0.4%
hydrolyzed myrtus communis leaf extract	0.25% - 0.45%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.2% - 0.4%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.5%
dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
polysilicone-11 A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel	0.25% - 0.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.25% - 0.45%
petrolatum One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss	0.25% - 0.5%
hydrogenated olive oil	0.2% - 0.4%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.25% - 0.45%
coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
hydrogenated jojoba oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.5%
echium plantagineum seed oil A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.2% - 0.35%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	0.2% - 0.35%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.2% - 0.35%
glycine soja lipids	0.15% - 0.3%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.15% - 0.3%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.25%
phytosterols Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.25%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.1% - 0.15%
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