{"id":105122,"date":"2016-12-12T13:09:26","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T18:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=105122"},"modified":"2017-06-06T16:46:15","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T21:46:15","slug":"perricone-md-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/perricone-md-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Perricone MD Review: Don\u2019t Buy Before You Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>is a full range of anti-aging skin care products designed as non-invasive solutions to the effects of aging, and said to be suitable for all skin types.\u00a0 The many products claim to dramatically reduce fine lines and wrinkles, firm and lift skin, balance uneven skin tone, reduce pore size, and smooth skin imperfections.<\/p>\n<p>The developer of <strong>Perricone MD<\/strong>, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, has many patents for his unique formulas, and they all center around his belief that the signs of aging are caused and accelerated by inflammation. He has written several books on the subject, and created his skin care lines based on this theory.\u00a0 All his formulas promise to deliver personalized results for every skin type.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of review experts have researched and tested many different anti-aging skin treatments, and have named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/kremotex-review\/\"><strong><u>Kremotex<\/u><\/strong><\/a> as the best option.\u00a0 All-natural and made with apple stem cells, shea butter, and other natural ingredients at the forefront of anti-aging science, users are praising its immediate and dramatic results.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/kremotex-review\/\"><u>Click here to see before and after pictures, and find out what benefits <strong>Kremotex <\/strong>can offer you.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-21\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top-10-anti-aging-creams\/\" class=\"btn orange\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Top Rated Creams of 2026<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n\n<h5><strong>Perricone MD Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-105761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8310.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8310-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8310-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Active ingredients in several <strong>Perricone MD<\/strong> products believed to provide anti-aging benefits:<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Dimethyl MEA (DMAE)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Acetyl Hexapeptide 8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Dimethicone<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Alpha Lipoic Acid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Eggshell Membrane<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Salmon Egg Enzyme<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Copper<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 3<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Synthetic peptide that suppresses production of interleukins, the chemical messengers responsible for triggering inflammatory response.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimethyl MEA (DMAE): <\/strong>An amine believed to contain anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties, and also used to adjust the pH balance in some products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acetyl Hexapeptide 8<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Synthetic peptide compound used to reduce the facial contractions that lead to fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimethicone: <\/strong>Silicone based, organic polymer that forms a barrier on the skin, sealing in moisture. It is also easily spreadable, and leaves skin silky and smooth to the touch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alpha Lipoic Acid: <\/strong>Natural fatty acid and antioxidant said to refine the texture of the skin, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce enlarged pores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eggshell Membrane: <\/strong>Extracted from unfertilized eggs, the eggshell contains an ideal matrix of nutrients to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salmon Egg Enzyme: <\/strong>Exfoliates skin without abrasion. Also helps brighten the skin around the eyes, reducing puffiness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copper:<\/strong> Said to promote healing and natural radiance.<\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Perricone MD Quality of Ingredients<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-105762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8315.jpg\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8315.jpg 667w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_8315-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>Perricone MD <\/strong>lists all its ingredients on the website, which is good news for those who take an active interest in the products they apply to their skin.\u00a0 All the proprietary formulas combine many natural and synthetic ingredients linked to anti-aging science.\u00a0 As an alternative to painful and expensive surgical procedures, <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>may be the ideal product for consumers interested in fighting the visible effects of aging.<\/p>\n<p>There are concerns, however, about some of the ingredients, and they should be considered before committing to purchase, as all products have very high price points.\u00a0 Despite claims that <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>is ideal for all skin types, not all skin types react the same way to certain ingredients:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWithin hours of applying, I was itchy all over the application area.\u00a0 By the next day, I had little blisters spread all over my neck and face.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, some ingredients may not perform as well as the product claims. The ingredient Dimethyl MAE (DMAE), for example, has produced conflicting results.\u00a0 Its initial inflammatory benefits encourage customers to keep using it, but some research suggests that prolonged use may have reverse effects.\u00a0 Over time, DMAE can actually start to destroy skin cells that promote healthy collagen production.<\/p>\n<p>Before using <strong>Perricone MD<\/strong>, or any skin care product, one should always check with a specialist to discuss the possible risks associated with the ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top-10-anti-aging-creams\/\"><u>Visit link to see which all-natural, age-defying skin cream tops the 10-best list.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Price and Quality of Perricone MD<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The products under the Perricone MD brand are not cheap.\u00a0 The cost and quantity of product varies, but consumers should expect to pay between $50-$75 for 1-2 ounces of product.\u00a0 Depending on frequency of use, this amount can last up to 2 months.<\/p>\n<p>There were mixed customer opinions regarding the value.\u00a0 Many thought it worked fine, but did not see any dramatic changes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI didn&#8217;t see any difference in my skin. It didn\u2019t give me a rash, but it\u2019s definitely not the miracle product they claim.\u00a0 At the price I paid, it should be.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another customer gave <strong>Perricone MD<\/strong> many opportunities to satisfy their skin care needs, but simply did not feel any product offered was worth the cost:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI have tried almost every Perricone product, hoping to find the perfect fit for my oily skin. None worked half as well as my $23 moisturizer.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top-10-anti-aging-creams\/\"><u>Check out which products made the list of top-rated anti-aging skin creams for the best value.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Business of Perricone MD<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The manufacturer of <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>is NV Perricone LLC.<strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Their contact info is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> \u00a0 1-888-823-7837<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0 NV Perricone LLC<\/p>\n<p>600 Montgomery St, Suite 2500<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco, CA 94111<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:Info@PerriconeMD.com\">Info@PerriconeMD.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are over 70 documented complaints against NV Perricone LLC through the Better Business Bureau and other watchdog sites. Like many other skin care companies, their \u201creplenishment service\u201d is the reason for many of the customer complaints.\u00a0 Unlike some companies, however, you must select this option when you place the order, rather than missing the terms in fine print and inadvertently subscribing to the service.<\/p>\n<p>Still, some customers have had negative experiences with the service, and then again with customer service when trying to correct their issues:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThey very clearly have no intention of improving the refund\/return process. They just want to keep sending useless products and billing customers for it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThey misrepresented themselves and their product and charged my card WITHOUT MY AUTHORIZATION.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI canceled this product subscription several times. After repeatedly calling and speaking to rude customer service reps, they indicated to me the only way to stop the collections process is to pay up.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top-10-anti-aging-creams\/\"><u>Click here for a comprehensive list of the best age-defying creams compiled by review experts.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h5>\u00a0<strong>Customer Opinions of Perricone MD<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The customer reviews of <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>range from nothing but positive to not at all satisfied.\u00a0 Many negative customer opinions stem from their complicated returns process, misleading advertising, and poor customer service, but most negative opinions state that the product simply does not do what it promises, and it is not worth the high price.<\/p>\n<p>Not all skin care products perform the same for all skin, so until you try it for yourself, you won\u2019t know how it works for you and your individual skin type.\u00a0 Fortunately, there are online reviews available, allowing consumers to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>is the best out there according to some customers who believe the products are worth every penny:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cPerricone MD products are the best I have ever used. I\u2019ve been using them for over a year and see incredible differences.\u00a0 I love it and hope they make it forever.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI don&#8217;t know if these products work everybody, and I know they are not cheap, but they have worked for my skin when nothing else has.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But for every positive review, it seems there was a negative review to counter.\u00a0 A common issue for many was the smell, which was bad enough to turn many users off the Cold Plasma line:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI used this Perricone cream and the smell made me gag. It did not work at all, aside from activating my gag reflex. I will never buy this cream or this brand again.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI tried using this product three times and just couldn\u2019t keep going beyond that. My face smelled like a dead fish.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is no wonder the reviews for <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>are mixed, since the efficacy of any skin care product depends on individual skin type, allergies, proper application, and many other contributing factors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/top-10-anti-aging-creams\/\"><u>To find out which anti-aging cream our review experts have named the best, click here.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-29\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">     <h5 class=\"additional-r\"><strong>How Does Perricone MD  Compare?<\/strong><\/h5>     \r\n                  <div class=\"comp-table-mk\">\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"header-tr\">\r\n                      <li> Product Name <\/li>\r\n                      <li> User Rating <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Good Company Reputation <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Quality Ingredients <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Money Back Guarantee <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <ul class=\"gr-tr main-s\">\r\n                    <li class=\"v-mk\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/kremotex-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kremotex<br>\r\n                      <small>(Editor\u2019s Choice)<\/small><\/a> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <strong>94\/100<\/strong> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896 mk-159\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk1\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/dermaquest-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">DermaQuest<\/a>\r\n                        \r\n                      <\/li><li> 93\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk2\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/la-prairie-skin-caviar-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">La Praire<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 82\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                      \r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li><li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk3\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/creme-de-la-mer-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"> La Mer<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 72\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li> <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                     \r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                                        <ul class=\"last-m\">\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        Perricone MD                      <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        44\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\"> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                   \t                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h5>\u00a0<strong>Conclusion \u2013 Does Perricone MD Work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Not only does <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>promise to address all 10 signs of aging, it also claims science-backed research and precise technology for individualized results.\u00a0 Until the alleged results of \u201c5 years of research\u201d is published, however, or at least made publicly available in summarized form, our review experts cannot recommend <strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perricone MD <\/strong>without a doubt works wonders for many pleased customers, but the negative and neutral reviews cannot be ignored.\u00a0 Any anti-aging treatment should be viewed as an investment, and investing in unproven products is unwise.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/kremotex-review\/\"><u>Our expert reviewers researched and compared many age-defying products and agree: <strong>Kremotex <\/strong>is the best overall.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Its fast-acting ingredients boost collagen production, and essential antioxidants and vitamins promote cell regeneration, reversing the effects of aging and skin damage.\u00a0 Many positive testimonials on their website, along with amazing before and after transformation photos show why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/kremotex-review\/\"><strong><u>Kremotex<\/u> <\/strong><\/a>was voted the best anti-aging cream of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/kremotex-review\/\"><u>Learn more about the science of <strong>Kremotex, <\/strong>and see before and after results by visiting this link.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is it? Perricone MD is a full range of anti-aging skin care products designed as non-invasive solutions to the effects of aging, and said to be suitable for all skin types.\u00a0 The many products claim to dramatically reduce fine &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/perricone-md-review\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":105123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10915],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-105122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-creams"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105122"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110113,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105122\/revisions\/110113"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105122"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105122"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}