perricone-md Perricone MD Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 1: Intensive Base]
perricone-md Perricone MD Thio:Plex Intensive 2-Step Brightening System [Step 1: Intensive Base] lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Glutathione
- Kaolin
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Disodium Edta
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Alcohol Denat.
- Dimethyl Mea
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Thioctic Acid
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Glycolic Acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Colloidal Silver
- Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Glycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sorbic Acid
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oils
Formulation view Water-based system with kaolin, glutathione, and thioctic acid for antioxidant synergy. Alcohol enhances penetration; phytosterols stabilize. Suited for combination skin seeking matte finish. High alcohol and aluminum salts pose challenges for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- REDUCING
- Glutathione
- ABRASIVE
- Kaolin
- ABSORBENT
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- ANTIPERSPIRANT
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- CHELATING
- Disodium Edta
- 香精
- Fragrance/Parfum
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
Other ingredients
Alcohol Denat.Dimethyl MeaPhosphatidylcholineThioctic AcidAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbyl GlucosideGlycolic AcidXanthan GumCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractColloidal SilverPeg/Ppg-18/18 DimethiconeCaprylyl GlycolGlycerinPhenoxyethanolSorbic AcidLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glutathione | REDUCING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Chlorohydrate | ANTIPERSPIRANT, ASTRINGENT, DEODORANT | 2 · – | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat. | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dimethyl Mea | BUFFERING · 限制 III/62 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phosphatidylcholine | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thioctic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT | — | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Colloidal Silver | ANTIMICROBIAL, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 For the nano form please see II/1727 | — | Green |
| Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glutathione
- Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Aluminum salt antiperspirant; astringent to reduce sweat, potential irritation at high concentrations.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Alcohol Denat.
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Dimethyl Mea
- Dimethyl ethylenediamine, weak base buffer; adjusts pH to slightly acidic, strict concentration control
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability
- Thioctic Acid
- Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Colloidal Silver
- Colloidal silver as antimicrobial and slip modifier. Nano form subject to II/1727 assessment; monitor for metal accumulation in high-frequency use.
- Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
- PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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