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Perricone MD Serum Prep
What it is:An antiaging treatment that helps to firm and renew skin while intensifying the power of other Perricone MD treatments.What it is formulated to do:Perricone MD Serum Prep tones the skin, providing the ultimate lifting and rejuvenating benefits that can be seen and felt instantly. It effectively decreases the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, creating a smooth, youthful look.What else you need to know:This paraben-free serum is ideal for skin showing accelerated signs of age. It re-energizes skin cells to increase skin radiance.
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Review 1 for Serum Prep
mking2300
So worth the price!!!
-05.10.13
I tried this product originally as part the 'Best of Perricone' set but I'm writing the review here because this is the only product that I would give all five stars without any hesitation and will keep buying. This is a must have for anyone over 40!!! You will definitely see a difference in how your face serums and moisturizers work when using this first. A truly amazing product that is worth every penny!!!
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Review 2 for Serum Prep
Calming & Soothing
-04.09.13
Quick Take: hydrating, calming, soothing
This toner makes my skin feel very soft and soothed. Just about every other toner I've ever tried dries out and irritates my skin, but this one doesn't. I use it morning and night and really like it. My skin feels very clean and smooth.
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Review 3 for Serum Prep
hbwv
-03.22.13
Quick Take: hydrating, exfoliating, tightening, lifting
Tightens, brightens, and makes skin luminous.
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Review 4 for Serum Prep
Container needs improvement
-08.30.12
So far I am not seeing super results from the product, but that could be because most of the serum goes on the floor. The container is maddening. For the price of this product, they should be able to design a container that doesn't squirt the product everywhere but where you want it. I will have to seriously think about purchasing again.
+1point
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Review 5 for Serum Prep
Wonderful product
-07.14.12
I just started using this product recently and I am so impressed,but before I say more, I just want to know if other women in my age group have thesame reaction when they read anti-aging reviews written by "18-24" year-olds who have negative or neutral things to say regarding the effects of anti-aging products like this one. Hello...what are they expecting? To wind the clock back to when they were six? News flash: you don't have any results to notice because there are no fine lines and wrinkles to erase, most likely,...sorry...had to vent. Getting back to the efficacy of this brilliant product, it does what it claims to...lifts, brightens, tightens, smooths. I love it. And ten or fifteen years from now, those nay-sayer youngsters will love it too.
+54points
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Review 6 for Serum Prep
didi4916
AMAZING
-05.27.12
Quick Take: fantastic
This stuff feels so good on my skin and I can see a big difference. My makeup seems to look better when i apply it now because of how even my skin is. I heard a lot of people complain about the pump so I just use a cotton ball. Wish it was cheaper but Ive had it about a month and a half now I think, and I still have way more than half the bottle left.
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Review 7 for Serum Prep
No idea why the buzz....
-05.25.12
Quick Take: it's wet
I purchased the sampler package and this item was part of it. I used it as directed but never identified an identifiable, beneficial result (certainly nothing like the 5 stars I see -- gads). For me, the best part of that "package" was the eye treatment, which I also used on my lip area. I'm just mystified about everyone's rave about this "serum prep." What is that....a serum prep...a toner? Just don't get it at all.....
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Review 8 for Serum Prep
Although expensive, the best toner I've used
-02.21.12
Quick Take: tightening, gentle, smoothing
This toner can be pricey depending on how much you use it. If you use two or three pumps twice a day on a cotton pad, expect to go through the bottle in about two to three months. That can be $60 a month if you follow the directions.
Despite that, this toner is wonderful. It's very gentle, and I'm not just saying that. I'm a guy and even after shaving this toner does not irritate my skin, which is saying a lot because I'm so sensitive. Skin is very smooth after using this and I haven't had any breakouts since I started using it about 4 months ago.
If you use other Perricone products, I recommend using this before cold plasma, then a moisturizer. It's really the perfect combo.
Overall, I haven't had better results than I have with this toner. Even toners by "La Mer" aren't better than this. If you can afford the $50 or so a month, you won't be sorry.
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Review 9 for Serum Prep
Great toner
-02.16.12
Works great, a lot goes a long way and it should always be used first with any moisturizer. My skin has changed completly since using Perricone MD products. GO GET IT! You wont regret it:-)
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Review 10 for Serum Prep
A Must Have For Perricone Fans
-12.11.11
Quick Take: tightening, brightening, makes all other products better
I have used Perricone for most (95%)of my skincare for many years. When I tried the serume prep I was not expecting the results that I received. My skin was brighter and tighter immediately. I love firming facial toner but I must go with this product. If you are over 45 there is no comparison.
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Review 11 for Serum Prep
Maybe not so great for sensitive skin
-12.04.11
I tried this with the rest of the Perricone anti-aging line (brown bottles, not green) and I found myself breaking out and getting red-faced and puffy after 3 months. That said, the Serum Prep is the only brown bottle product (besides the Eye Synergy kit) that I still use. It's not scented as much as many of the other Perricone products (green line excluded), and I find it doesn't irritate my skin as much as the other Perricone products. I haven't seen any specific improvements from this product, however.
-7points
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Review 12 for Serum Prep
Smooooth
-10.09.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, tightening, smooth skin
Like magic! Grand canyon sized pores shrink up and your skin drinks up the other Perricone lotions and potions. Awesome!
+2points
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Review 13 for Serum Prep
Review 14 for Serum Prep
FANTASTIC BEST DESCRIBES THIS PRODUCT
-05.07.11
Quick Take: perfectly prepares skin for other perr. products, excellent
I'm enthralled with Perricone MD. After using another skin care line for two years, I noticed that my skin had lost its glow. While people usually think I'm 10 to 15 years younger than I am, I wasn't getting as many mistakes. My Sephora consultant offered a variety of products to try, including two Perricone MD. The first time I used them, my skin immediately responded. My husband noticed the "glow" that same day. Luckily, I had a birthday a day later. He went to Sephora to buy everything I needed. Perricone MD products are the best I've ever used.
As the Sephora consultant eventually put it, my husband was a salesperson's dream, since he came home with just about everything Perricone MD, some of which turned out to be redundant. I want to take a moment of your time to recount an experience I had with the Sephora staff regarding my husband's purchases because the Sephora staff was extremely honest, even though they risked losing a fairly large sale. I wasn't quite sure which products should be used in what order, and when. After consulting with my Sephora consultant, who then consulted with other Sephora members, I was told to contact Perricone MD directly. I really appreciate that the Sephora staff didn't try to answer questions they were unsure of, but instead, had me phone the actual source. In my opinion, this is a huge plus for the entire staff at Sephora, who were all honest enough to admit they didn't know the answer to a few of my questions. This speaks very highly of Sephora's ethics and honesty, in general. They could have made up something, they could have guessed or they might have even sold me more product. Instead, they chose to take the high road, directed me to Perricone, and told me to return anything in excess of what Perricone staff thought I should have. Very few stores are this honest these days.
My skin looks great. Here's the products and schedule:
I alternate cleansers, using The Nutritive Cleanser (more calming), and the Citrus Facial Wash (for humid days). Both are effective gentle cleaners, easily removing environmental pollutants. The Citrus Facial Wash seems stronger, and probably cleanses pore more thoroughly. If you're only getting one cleanser, go for The Nutritive.
Serum Prep firms the skin, and readies it for the next step. Cold Plasma follows, and offers a boost to the effectiveness of the products which follow. Sometimes, I substitute Firming Facial Tone (day) or Pore Minimizer (night, and shake well) for the Serum Prep. Both work to minimize pores, especially in hot humid weather. The Intensive Pore Minimizer and the Advanced Face Firming Activator can be purchased in The Power Couple Set, so you can save $50 when you buy both. If you're only buying one of them, I'd recommend the Intensive Pore Minimizer since I think its results are superior.
For firming, sometimes I use High Potency Amine Complex (day) and HP Evening Repair (night), using them at the appropriate times on the same day for the best results. On the days I use the High Potency treatments, I also spot treat with Neuropeptide Facial Cream around the corners of my mouth to help prevent lines from forming. I top this with a Perricone Moisturizer.
For skin miracles, I can't say enough good about the Acyl-Glutathione, which is truly amazing. My skin perks right up and radiates a nice healthy glow. It looks younger, tighter, and firmer, and all around better. I use this following the other products, or even alone. It's wonderful. A little goes a very long way, so a jar should last months. I had a tiny squint line by my nose and it disappeared the first time I used it.
I've chosen Face Finishing Moisturizer, which absorbs quickly and leaves my skin soft and glowing. My skin looks and feels well hydrated.
I also use the Neck Cream occasionally, and just added the Cold Plasma Sub-D which immediately firmed up my jaw line. I saw results the very first time I used it.
For my eyes, I first use the Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum. A little of this goes a very long way. Vitamin C encourages cell renewal. I then alternate between High Potency Eye Life and High Potency Eye Treatment, followed by Neuropeptide Eye Contour, which is designed to combat lines, and puffiness. While I didn't have any specific problems with the skin around my eyes before starting this, the area around my eyes looks better, perhaps lifted, and definitely younger. I'm very pleased with these products. The Potency Eye Lift and the Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum are currently available in the Eye Lift Synergy Set. You save $50 buying them together.
All totaled, this might seem like a somewhat expensive proposition. When broken down, it doesn't really cost as much as one might think. However, it's worth saving for, since the condition of the skin on our faces is important and something we can partially control. Every single one of these products should last for months, and compared to other brands, given the limited amounts of products necessary to achieve great results, compared to cost, is not as expensive as it might first appear. While the Acyl-Glutathione looks to be fairly expensive, I've been using it for a few weeks now, and can barely see a dent in the contents in the jar. The Vitamin C serum will probably last a year, as will some of the other products. The only product I use a lot of is The Serum Toner, and that's because it's applied to a cotton pad before use.
I thought my skin was in excellent condition, but after using these products, it looks much better. These are the best products I've ever used, and the results come quickly. I recommend everything reviewed above. There's nothing better.
+54points
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Review 15 for Serum Prep
Unbelievable!
-03.25.11
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines, smoothing, radiant glowing skin
I have been using this product for a month and have already seen and incredible rejuvination of my face. Visible line reduction, smooth skin, a radiance, glow and even tone. I did not expect this kind of immediate and visible change. I love this product and highly recommend it.
+3points
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Review 16 for Serum Prep
A Surprise
-12.06.10
Quick Take: tightening, dimishes fine lines
I actually thought this would be just another toner. But it actually prepares your skin for the other Perricone treatments. It also has a good amount of DMAE. I have noticed a brightness to my skin and I've only been using it for about a week. Smells OK, too. Remember to shake it.
+4points
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Review 17 for Serum Prep
This is a MUST in your skincare routine!
-09.17.10
Quick Take: tightening, the best!
I noticed a huge difference in the way my other products worked when I started using this. Apparently, it has the highest amount of DMAE than any other Perricone product. If you are ready for a boost in your products, buy this - you won't regret it.
+7points
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Review 18 for Serum Prep
Review 19 for Serum Prep
Fabulous X 2
-06.24.10
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, preventative
I just started using this product in tandem with the facial toner and moisturizer. The Serum Prep is incredible and leaves my skin looking healthier. I noticed it shrinks my pores and plumps my skin, it's a great addition to my regiment.
-1point
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Review 20 for Serum Prep
#1 single best skin product
-06.17.10
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, tightening, preventative, moisturizer
Toner, moisturizer, and treatment all in one! Super light. Extremely effective. Expensive but worth every penny.
+1point
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