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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream versus Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer .

Published on November 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Eye Moisturizer American Brand United States
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Starts at $59.99
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Starts at $99.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Propanediol • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Squalane • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides • Isoamyl Laurate • Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Ceteareth-20 • Glycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Polysilicone-11 • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Citric Acid • Dimethyl Mea • Petrolatum • Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Retinol • Retinyl Linoleate • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 20 • Parfum • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycine Soja Lipids • Maltodextrin • Pentylene Glycol • Cetyl Palmitate • Laureth-23 • Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate • Sodium Glucuronate • Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide NP • Sodium Hydroxide • Trideceth-6 Phosphate • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Magnesium Sulfate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hyaluronic Acid • Phytosterols • Tocopherol • Copper Gluconate • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hydroxycitronellal • Eugenol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hydrogenated Olive Oil is created from adding hydrogen to olive oil. This creates more stability.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Magnesium Aspartate.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 50.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.

11
What it does: Antimicrobial, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, this component is usually removed in the leaf extract.

Rosemary Leaf Extract can help protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. It contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.

Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 51.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 57.

13
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus + Advanced Eye Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Perricone MD High Potency Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

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9% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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