Perricone MD Foundation Serum ingredients list

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.

1. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Water
3. Butyloctyl salicylate
4. Triheptanoin
5. Acrylates Copolymer
6. Dimethicone
7. C13-16 isoparaffin
8. Alcohol Denat
9. Butylene Glycol
10. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
12. Isododecane
13. Silica
14. Glycerin
15. Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
16. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
17. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
18. Quaternium-90 bentonite
19. Sodium chloride
20. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
21. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
22. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
23. Argania spinosa Kernel Oil
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Bisabolol
27. Tocopherol
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Mannitol
30. Disodium phosphate
31. Potassium phosphate
32. Triceteareth-4 phosphate
33. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
34. Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate
35. Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
36. Caprylyl Glycol
37. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
38. Propylene carbonate
39. Sorbitan laurate
40. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
41. Octyldodecanol
42. C18-36 acid glycol ester
43. C18-36 acid triglyceride
44. Hexylene Glycol
45. Dipropylene glycol
46. Sodium Citrate
47. Potassium chloride
48. Phenoxyethanol
49. Potassium Sorbate
50. CI 77891
51. Iron Oxides (CI 77491
52. CI 77492
53. CI 77499)

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl salicylate

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Triheptanoin

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates Copolymer

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SOLVENT

C13-16 isoparaffin

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeC12-15 alkyl benzoateIsododecaneSilicaGlycerinBellis Perennis Flower ExtractHDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerDimethicone/PEG-10/15 CrosspolymerQuaternium-90 bentoniteSodium chlorideAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Argania spinosa Kernel OilTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumBisabololTocopherolDisodium EDTAMannitolDisodium phosphatePotassium phosphateTriceteareth-4 phosphateCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethiconePolyglyceryl-3-DiisostearatePolyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleateCaprylyl GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPropylene carbonateSorbitan laurateTriethoxycaprylylsilaneOctyldodecanolC18-36 acid glycol esterC18-36 acid triglycerideHexylene GlycolDipropylene glycolSodium CitratePotassium chloridePhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateCI 77891Iron Oxides (CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499)

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butyloctyl salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Triheptanoin

Triheptanin; 0.5–5% oil phase; non-greasy emollient, low comedogenic, oxidation-resistant, suits light formulas

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

C13-16 isoparaffin

Lightweight isoparaffinic solvent for degreasing and texture adjustment; inert solvent, no inherent allergenicity, but may impact skin barrier with prolonged heavy use.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Bellis Perennis Flower Extract

Daisy flower extract, traditional conditioner at low levels; botanical, potential pollen allergen risk

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Quaternium-90 bentonite

Modified clay for high-viscosity gels and powder suspensions; excessive use causes heavy texture

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Argania spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Disodium phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Potassium phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Triceteareth-4 phosphate

Not decoded yet

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Emulsifier with hydrophilic properties; castor derivative, low sensitization risk.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Propylene carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Sorbitan laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

C18-36 acid glycol ester

Long-chain fatty acid polyglycol ester; mild thickener and emulsifier without soap feel, suitable for sensitive formulas.

C18-36 acid triglyceride

C18-36 acid triglyceride, non-mineral oil emollient and solvent, light feel; low comedogenicity.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Potassium chloride

Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

CI 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Iron Oxides (CI 77491

Not decoded yet

CI 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

CI 77499)

Not decoded yet