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I’ve been using the N.V. Perricone M.D. Hydrating Mask for a full week. According to N.V. Perricone, the mask uses olive oil polyphenols to provide nourishment, firmness, and tone to skin that is dehydrated or lacking vibrancy. Let’s take a look at the specific list of benefits and whether or not they have lived up to their claims:
Increases hydration for a healthy, vibrant glow
The product contains olive oil and shea butter, so it would certainly seem to have hydrating in mind. The packaging indicates to use the mask twice a week or as needed, and as I have very dry skin I used it daily. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be quite enough moisture. I have noticed a crop up of dry, flaky skin around my nose despite the application of the mask. Limited areas of my face, however, do look brighter!
Firms skin for a more youthful appearance
I didn’t see or feel any firming at all. My skin remains the same.
Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while it brightens and evens skin tone
I don’t know how long someone would have to use this product to see a change in fine lines and wrinkles, but it certainly did not minimize the appearance of my smile lines or the fine lines around my eyes. However, my skin tone does seem more even. There is less reddening in my cheeks, and my face has a touch more glow to it than before.
Rejuvenates thirsty skin
This is redundant; the first benefit makes the same claim. As I said, there is still dry skin around my nose despite daily use which was a big disappointment. The less dry areas of my face seem more dewy, but the real problems areas were hardly effected by the mask.
Overall, I’d say it’s an average moisture mask. The product may work better for people with combination or slightly dry skin, but is not sufficient for people with very dry skin like myself. It made my skin tone more even, but it wasn’t nearly as hydrating as I had hoped. I was pleased by the fact that, while it is emollient, it was not at all greasy on my face. If this product were drugstore priced, I might consider adding it to my regular regimen. Unfortunately, this hydrating mask is a pricey $65.00 for only 2 ounces of product. I’ve noticed nothing superior about this product to warrant such an expensive price tag. I would not justify buying this product at that price, even if I had the means.
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Thanks for bursting the Perricone mystique. I have always been tempted but then came to my senses and resisted. I saw the good Dr. on Larry King last week debating the benefits of plastic/cosmetic surgery while touting beauty from the INSIDE OUT…but ALSO his own price-y products!
Thanks for your thorough information, Anonymous Blonde.
Having a doctor develop beauty products would initially seem to suggest good results from the use of them. For the N.V. Perricone M.D. line, however, I’m not so sure. The prices are very high and the clinical studies’ data by the products in his catalogs read more like user surveys than peer-reviewed research.
I’m just not a big fan of overpriced products, and this review totally confirms my beliefs. I can’t believe that you used it daily and most of your skin was still dry!
There’s expensive.. then there’s EXPENSIVE!! I don’t mind the expensive stuff as much (packaging, marketing, fragrance/lack of fragrance, etc.), but man.. Perricone stuff is just tooo EXPENSIVE!
Thanks for the support fellow brainiacs!
I’ve finally gotten rid of the dry skin around my nose– thanks to cetaphil!
Who’d have thought that something a fraction of the price could outperform department store product?
I’m thinking that all of this depends on the individual. I’m absolutely in love with Perricone’s products (especially the eye firming serum and the restorative cream). They absolutely do work for me (since sticking with ‘em since December 4, 2007). I’ve had similar (but not the same) results with Murad. I must admit that I have taken good care of my skin since a teenager (am 53 now; no wrinkles) but I have undereye problems and the eye serum has almost 100% eliminated those problems and only since December 4th. I have dark hair and skin and my skin leans towards the thick side. Maybe the results achieved depends on numerous variants. One has to try, try, try until the correct Rx is found.
dont pass over what this guy says, especially about the dmae cream and alpha lipic acid, just go to the vitamin store to get the stuff.