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 Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)
Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Tocotrienols
Skin conditioning agent
Tocopherol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
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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
... and 13 more
Concerns Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate) , Isopropyl Palmitate , Cetearyl Alcohol , Glyceryl Stearate SE , Tocopherol , Ceteareth-20 Risk of allergy
Limonene , Linalool , Citral Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance Can support fungal acne
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate) , Isopropyl Palmitate , PEG-100 Stearate Dimethicone #12
Cyclopentasiloxane #13
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Dry skin
Positive: 2 Negative: 0
Tocopherol #8 Sodium Hyaluronate #9
Oily skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 2
Isopropyl Palmitate #3 Glyceryl Stearate SE #5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 3
Limonene #21 Linalool #22 Citral #23
Detailed view Perricone MD Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 2: Brightening Activator]
Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
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 .
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.
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
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.
Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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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