Perricone MD
$79.00 · Sunscreen
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May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Polysorbate 60)
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Protects against sun damage Firms Minimizes enlarged pores Hydrates Reduces dark spots, pigmentation and sun damage Due to a manufacturer packaging change, item received may vary from product image.
Vitamin C Ester: brightens tone and minimizes dark circles DMAE: firms and tones Key
Perricone MD's Photo-Brightening Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (formerly Photo Plasma) efficiently delivers lightweight moisture deep into your skin as it defends against environmental damage to promote a healthy and youthful-looking complexion. Formulated with an antioxidant-rich complex of vitamin C esters, astaxanthin and alpha lipoic acid, this daily formula firms, brightens and conditions your skin, while micronized zinc and titanium provide broad-spectrum UV protection. Key
Dr. Perricone recommends applying in the daytime as a final and finishing step to any skincare regimen.
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Active: Titanium Dioxide, 4.20%. Inactive: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Polyester-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Bisabolol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 60, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Thioctic Acid, Astaxanthin. For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
60 studies on 16of this product’s ingredients. These study the ingredient, not this product.
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013 · n=903 · rct
Daily application of SPF 15+ broad-spectrum sunscreen reduced clinical skin aging by 24% (OR 0.76, 95% CI 0.59–0.98) over 4.5 years compared with discretionary use in the Nambour randomized trial; microtopography confirmed significantly less photoaging progression; Australian NHMRC-funded with no industry involvement
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 · systematic-review
Updated review covering 67 articles: tinted sunscreen formulations containing iron oxides achieve visible light attenuation rates exceeding 93%, compared to <10% for non-tinted formulations; confirms iron oxides as the only practical approach to visible light photoprotection in topical sunscreens; recommends tinted sunscreens as standard of care for melasma and PIH-prone patients
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020 · systematic-review
Review of photoprotection for melasma: tinted mineral sunscreens containing iron oxides + titanium dioxide provide broad-spectrum protection including visible light (380-740 nm), which is a critical melasma trigger; chemical-only sunscreens are insufficient for melasma patients; recommends mineral-tinted SPF 30+ as standard of care for melasma management
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