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 advanced serums, nourishing moisturizers, and gentle cleansers, all driven by its targeted formulas. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best, addressing their specific needs with thoughtful precision. For particular concerns, the standout products include 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 specialized offerings, the brand delivers reliable care that honors the skin's natural balance.
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+
€102.60
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Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum
€99.90
- 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
€64.90
- 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?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Perricone MD-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the serums and moisturizers help with hydration and texture.
Is Perricone MD worth it?
Perricone MD may be worth it for shoppers seeking anti-aging and brightening benefits, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin. However, reviewers note high prices, unpleasant scents, and occasional skin irritation.
What are Perricone MD's best products?
Perricone MD's best products are the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, and the Rebalancing Elixir, which Lovi rates Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention these alongside other hydrating and texture-improving options in the range, though some note high prices and unpleasant scents.
Which Perricone MD moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Lovi rates Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer as Superior for dry skin, making it the best choice among the brand's moisturizers on this page. Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer follows with a High fit, while Rejuvenating Moisturizer offers an Average fit.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
Does Perricone MD cause breakouts?
Perricone MD is unlikely to cause breakouts, as reviewers mostly note lightweight and hydrating textures across its serums and moisturizers. Lovi rates the Perricone MD-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.
Is Perricone MD fragrance-free?
No, the Perricone MD products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 5 of the 9 items list fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and sensitivity with the brand.
What are the key ingredients in Perricone MD products?
Vitamin C is a key ingredient featured across the Perricone MD products on this page. Topical antioxidants such as vitamin C help protect human skin against damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
How do I build a Perricone MD skincare routine?
To build a Perricone MD routine for dry skin in the morning, use Nutritive Cleanser followed by Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer. In the evening, cleanse with Nutritive Cleanser, apply Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum, and finish with Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer. Lovi rates the Perricone MD-focused routine for dry skin High.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008
Where can I buy Perricone MD, and how much does it cost?
Perricone MD is available at stores in the Netherlands. Prices on the page range from €46.90 to €102.60, with most products costing between €64.90 and €102.60.
What are good alternatives to Perricone MD?
Good alternatives to Perricone MD include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar brands have pages on Lovi and offer various options for different skincare needs.
Perricone MD vs CeraVe: which is better?
Neither brand is universally better, as they cater to different needs and skin types. Lovi rates the Perricone MD routine High for dry skin, while CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
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, and Lovi rates the Perricone MD-focused routine High for dry skin. Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer is rated Superior for dry skin, and the brand-focused routines place dry skin among their best fits. Reviewers mostly mention that the moisturizers are hydrating and lightweight, though some note skin irritation and sensitivity.
Which Perricone MD cleanser is best for oily skin?
Nutritive Cleanser is the best Perricone MD cleanser for oily skin on this page, with an Average fit. Lovi rates the fit for oily skin as Average.
Is Perricone MD good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Rebalancing Elixir is among the options that fit sensitive skin particularly well.
Is Perricone MD good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the serums and moisturizers help improve texture and hydrate the skin without feeling heavy.
Is Perricone MD good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for skin with dark spots, for which the brand-focused routines and several products are a good fit. Lovi rates Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer and High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer as High for skin with dark spots.
Is Perricone MD good for mature skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for mature skin. Lovi rates the Perricone MD-focused routine High for dry skin, and several products like High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer and Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer specifically fit mature skin. Retinol may help improve signs of aging by supporting collagen in mature skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
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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