Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk versus Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer .
Published on September 07, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Isopropyl Myristate • Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba • Stearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ceteareth-20 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinol • Tricholoma Matsutake Extract • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Lauryl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Citronellol • Limonene • Hydroxycitronellal • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polysorbate 60 • Palmitoyl Glycine • S-Palmitoylglutathione • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ribose • Lactic Acid • Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Phospholipids • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Polyacrylamide • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Polysilicone-11 • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Citronellol • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 1.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 2.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 5.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 9.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 10.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 11.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 20.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 27.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 30.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolPalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 31.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 32.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 33.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPalmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk contains this as ingredient number 35.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Palmer's Anti-Dark Spot Fade Milk 37 ingredients
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Worth the money
When I was younger, Ambi and Palmers were my go to products. This fade milk helped keep my skin smooth and even for decades. Of...
Worth the money
When I was younger, Ambi and Palmers were my go to products. This fade milk helped keep my skin smooth and even for decades. Of course, when I got older, I needed something more aggressive, which is the only reason I don’t use it any more.
Perricone MD Essential FX Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer 36 ingredients
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