Perricone MD The Simple Soothing Regimen

Perricone MD The Simple Soothing Regimen

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“This foaming cleanser is designed to effectively remove dirt and oil without stripping skin of essential moisture.”
Source: Perricone MD

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-30, cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.8–7.2%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.6–3.9%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprateEffect: High~1.6–2.4%
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacateEffect: High~1.3–2%
Ceteareth-30Effect: High~0.15–0.55%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.45%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.1–0.35%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.4%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.4%
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.4%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Acrylates copolymerUsed to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisCBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier functionMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Sodium acrylates copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Acrylates copolymer~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disteareth-75 ipdi~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Glyceryl caprylate~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Sodium gluconate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Triethyl citrate~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Polyquaternium-7~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Water~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Betaine~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Coco-caprylate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Triethylhexanoin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium acrylates copolymer~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

More about Calendula officinalis flower extract
Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Ceteareth-30~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetearyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

More about Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis
Bisabolol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

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

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Lecithin~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ceramide np~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Decyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Disteareth-75 ipdi, Glyceryl caprylate, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Sodium gluconate, Triethyl citrate, Polyquaternium-7, Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Coco-caprylate, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Ceteareth-30, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Glyceryl caprylate, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Ceramide np, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Decyl glucoside

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Product summary

"Perricone MD - The Simple Soothing Regimen" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • We are excited that this product contains Cannabidiol, or CBD (0.05% - 0.30%). CBD is a new active in cosmetic products, and the studies on its effect in skin are still going on. CBD is one of the compounds in the cannabis plant. It does not have any psychotropic effects. When used topically, CBD can bind to skin cell receptors and "change their behavior". It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also might be able to reduce acne.
  • Ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
  • Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.45%, glycerin 4.40% - 6.50% and betaine 0.10% - 0.35%). 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

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Perricone MD The Simple Soothing Regimen
Perricone MDThe Simple Soothing Regimen

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