Perricone MD skincare
Perricone MD is an American skincare brand founded in 1997 and owned by THG PLC since 2020.
Perricone MD is beloved for its sophisticated range of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers, all anchored by its expertly crafted formulas. Its products suit mature skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their gentle, nourishing composition. To address specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Rebalancing Elixir for acne-prone skin, the Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer for skin with dark spots, and the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer for mature skin. Through these targeted offerings, its ingredients work harmoniously to support a balanced, resilient complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular Perricone MD products; for the whole Perricone MD range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Other Perricone MD products
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Cold Plasma Plus+
€115.99
- Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum
- Deep Crease Serum
- Rebalancing Elixir
- Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer
- High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer
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Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
€76.00
- Rejuvenating Moisturizer
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Nutritive Cleanser
€46.90
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 8.3k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Perricone MD for smoothing skin texture, delivering deep hydration, and improving radiance and firmness. The most common complaints are high price point and fragrance or scent.
Highlights
Lightweight and hydrating serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly — Deep Crease Serum”
- “soothed irritation instantly — Rebalancing Elixir”
- “Skin drinks it up — Deep Crease Serum”
Improving texture serums Mostly Mentioned
- “smooths my skin overnight — Cold Plasma Plus+”
- “skin smooth and firmer — Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum”
- “softening effect overall — Rebalancing Elixir”
Hydrating and lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer”
- “intense hydration — Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer”
- “Keeps my skin moist without the acne. — Rejuvenating Moisturizer”
Texture-improving and anti-aging moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “smoother skin — Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer”
- “Skin looks smoother, with no discoloration. — Rejuvenating Moisturizer”
- “minimizes fine lines — Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer”
Radiance-boosting serums Often Mentioned
- “skin looks brighter — Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum”
- “saw more radiance — Cold Plasma Plus+”
Anti-aging serums Often Mentioned
- “Deeper lines look softer — Deep Crease Serum”
- “softens crow's feet — Cold Plasma Plus+”
- “Skin feeling firmer — Deep Crease Serum”
High prices Mostly Mentioned
- “very expensive product — Cold Plasma Plus+”
- “Price is quite premium — Deep Crease Serum”
- “high price tag — Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum”
Unpleasant scents Often Mentioned
- “smells like fish — Cold Plasma Plus+”
- “smells like perfume — Nutritive Cleanser”
- “strong orange smell — Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum”
Packaging and dropper issues Sometimes Noted
- “Difficult to pick up product — Deep Crease Serum”
- “hate the new tube — Nutritive Cleanser”
- “jar is unsanitary — Cold Plasma Plus+”
Skin irritation and sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “caused redness and burning — Cold Plasma Plus+”
- “left skin red — Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum”
- “Rose scent may not be ideal — Deep Crease Serum”
Drying formula and slow result complaints Sometimes Noted
- “super drying — Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum”
- “Not an overnight miracle — Deep Crease Serum”
- “didn't do miracles — Rebalancing Elixir”
Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, perriconemd.com, amazon.com, sephora.co.uk, lovelyskin.com, and more
Questions and answers
Is Perricone MD good for oily skin?
Perricone MD is a good choice for oily skin, as the brand-focused routine rates High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the serums and moisturizers are lightweight, though some users note issues with skin irritation.
Is Perricone MD worth it?
Perricone MD is often worth considering for mature and sensitive skin as well as dark spots, where Lovi rates its fit as High. Reviewers frequently mention lightweight and texture-improving serums and moisturizers, though some note high prices and unpleasant scents.
What are Perricone MD's best products?
Perricone MD's best products are those that fit mature skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots best, including the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer, Rebalancing Elixir, and Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer. Lovi rates the brand's routine High for dry skin.
Which Perricone MD moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer is the best choice, followed by the Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer and the Rejuvenating Moisturizer.
Does Perricone MD cause breakouts?
Perricone MD is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand's fit for acne-prone skin as High. Some reviewers have occasionally noted skin irritation and sensitivity as a side effect.
Is Perricone MD fragrance-free?
No, the Perricone MD products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 5 out of 9 products list fragrance among their ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Perricone MD products?
Vitamin C is a key ingredient featured across the Perricone MD products on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand's serums help boost radiance.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
How do I build a Perricone MD skincare routine?
To build a Perricone MD routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Nutritive Cleanser and the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer. In the evening, cleanse again with the Nutritive Cleanser, apply the Cold Plasma Plus+ serum, and follow with the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer.
Where can I buy Perricone MD, and how much does it cost?
Perricone MD is available in Italy, and the products on the page generally range from €46.90 to €115.99.
What are good alternatives to Perricone MD?
Good alternatives to Perricone MD include brands with pages on Lovi such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These alternative brands offer similar skincare routines and options that may suit different skin needs.
Perricone MD vs CeraVe: which is better?
For dry skin, Perricone MD rates High, which is similar to the High fit level of CeraVe. However, for sensitive, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Perricone MD routines as High while CeraVe routines reach a Superior fit level.
Who owns Perricone MD, and where is it from?
Perricone MD is an American brand founded in 1997, owned by THG PLC since 2020.
Is Perricone MD cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Perricone MD as cruelty-free.
Is Perricone MD good for dry skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer is especially suitable, rated Superior for dry skin.
Which Perricone MD cleanser is best for oily skin?
Nutritive Cleanser is the available Perricone MD cleanser for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average for this skin type.
Is Perricone MD good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is well-suited for sensitive skin, as the brand-focused routine for this skin type rates High. Lovi rates Rebalancing Elixir as Superior for sensitive skin, and reviewers note that it helps provide lightweight and hydrating serums. However, some users note skin irritation and sensitivity.
Is Perricone MD good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is a good option, as Lovi rates the Perricone MD-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the brand offers lightweight serums that help improve skin texture.
Is Perricone MD good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for skin with dark spots, as the brand-focused routines fit this need well. Lovi rates Rebalancing Elixir High for skin with dark spots, and the range includes Vitamin C, which helps brighten the skin.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Is Perricone MD good for mature skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is a good choice because mature skin is one of the skin types the brand fits best. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for mature skin, and products like the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer rate Superior for this skin type.
Research behind Perricone MD's key ingredients
Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid lightens ultraviolet-induced hyperpigmentation of the skin
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
In vitro, ex vivo, and clinical evaluation of anti-aging gel containing EPA and CBD
Topical glutathione amino acid precursors protect skin against environmental and oxidative stress
Tocotrienol-rich fraction attenuates UV-induced inflammaging: A bench to bedside study
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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