Perricone MD Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 2: Brightening Activator]

Perricone MDThio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 2: Brightening Activator]Ingredients

Perricone MD Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 2: Brightening Activator] is a product from Uncategorized category with 23 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Sulfate. The product is made by Perricone MD, from United States.

Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 2: Brightening Activator] provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 12 more.

Organic score: 35% natural vs 61% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
3
Isopropyl Palmitate
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
4
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
6
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
7
Tocotrienols
Skin conditioning agent
8
Tocopherol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Antioxidants [2]: Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Tocopherol
Softening 5: Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceteareth-20
Moisturizing 3: Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Antiseptic 3: Zinc Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene
UV Protection 2: Tocopherol, Zinc Sulfate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Tocopherol, Ceteareth-20
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-100 Stearate
Silicones
Silicones
2 components
Dimethicone#12
Cyclopentasiloxane#13
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-100 Stearate#6

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Tocopherol#8Sodium Hyaluronate#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isopropyl Palmitate#3Glyceryl Stearate SE#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Limonene#21Linalool#22Citral#23

Detailed view

Perricone MD Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 2: Brightening Activator]

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Lightening
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a derivative of ascorbic and palmitic acids. It's a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C. It penetrates into the skin through cell membranes. Acts as an antioxidant. Due to its antioxidant properties, it is considered a rejuvenating vitamin. Controls the production of collagen in cells. Non-irritant at neutral pH.

#3Isopropyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Antistatic
Hair gloss
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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