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 targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, and clarifying cleansers, all driven by advanced scientific formulas. Its products suit mature skin and skin with dark spots best, owing to their specialized ingredients. For specific concerns, the Rebalancing Elixir addresses acne-prone skin, the Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer treats skin with dark spots, and the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer revitalizes mature skin. Through these carefully crafted solutions, the brand offers a sophisticated approach to daily skin maintenance.
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+
£49.97
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Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum
£29.99
- 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
£48.80
- Rejuvenating Moisturizer
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Nutritive Cleanser
£13.99
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 Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the serums and moisturizers are lightweight, though some users note potential skin irritation and sensitivity.
Is Perricone MD worth it?
Perricone MD is worth it for shoppers looking for specialized anti-aging and brightening formulas, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. The brand offers well-liked lightweight serums and rich moisturizers, though some reviewers note high prices and occasional skin irritation.
What are Perricone MD's best products?
Perricone MD's best products for dry skin include the Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer, which Lovi rates Superior for dry skin, and the Rebalancing Elixir. Reviewers frequently mention these items as lightweight, hydrating, and effective for improving skin texture.
Which Perricone MD moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer is the best Perricone MD moisturizer for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Superior. Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer also rates High, while Rejuvenating Moisturizer rates Average.
Does Perricone MD cause breakouts?
Perricone MD is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin rates High on Lovi and reviewers do not commonly report acne as an issue. However, some shoppers do occasionally note skin irritation and sensitivity.
Is Perricone MD fragrance-free?
No, the Perricone MD products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 5 out of 9 list fragrance in their ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Perricone MD products?
The key ingredient in Perricone MD products is Vitamin C. Some formulas also feature retinol, which helps reduce signs of aging in human skin.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
How do I build a Perricone MD skincare routine?
To build a Perricone MD routine for dry skin in the morning, use Nutritive Cleanser, Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer, and DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen. In the evening, cleanse with Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream followed by Nutritive Cleanser, then apply Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum and Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer. Once a week, add Vita Essential Mask to this evening routine.
Where can I buy Perricone MD, and how much does it cost?
Perricone MD can be bought at United Kingdom stores on this page. Prices range from #13.99 to #49.97, with most items falling between #29.99 and #49.97.
What are good alternatives to Perricone MD?
Good alternatives to Perricone MD include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates these similar brands on their dedicated pages.
Perricone MD vs CeraVe: which is better?
CeraVe generally fits better than Perricone MD, as Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to a High fit for Perricone MD across those skin types. Both brands achieve a High fit for dry 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 well-suited for dry skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer provides superior moisture, while reviewers frequently note that the brand's moisturizers are both hydrating and lightweight.
Which Perricone MD cleanser is best for oily skin?
Nutritive Cleanser is the option on this page for oily skin. Lovi rates this cleanser Average for oily skin.
Is Perricone MD good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and sensitivity, and 5 of the 9 products on this page contain fragrance.
Is Perricone MD good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers often note that the serums help improve skin texture, though some users mention occasional skin irritation.
Is Perricone MD good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Perricone MD is good for skin with dark spots because the brand features products like Rebalancing Elixir that fit this skin well. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin, and topical treatments help reduce dark spots by regulating pigment transfer.
Is Perricone MD good for mature skin?
Yes, Perricone MD is well-suited for mature skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type, and several moisturizers and serums like High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer and Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer are designed for it. Retinol helps reduce signs of aging and stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged 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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