Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream Review

Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream
7.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream:
 

🔵🔵 Perfect Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin with a Balanced Texture, Neither Too Light nor Too Heavy

According to CreamScan analysis, Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Porphyridium Polysaccharide (est. ≈2.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.2 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈6.0%) and Dimethicone (est. ≈4.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with normal skin who want maximum hydration in a formula with a balanced texture - neither too light nor too heavy. It combines a very high concentration of humectants with a moderate amount of occlusive ingredients to deliver effective dual-action moisturizing for normal skin.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal to dry skin for daily hydration.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Porphyridium Polysaccharide (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Dimethyl MEA, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Dimethyl MEA provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Dimethyl MEA may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ Perfect for moisturizing normal skin
Balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream
 is an ideal moisturizer for normal skin, combining a very high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients in a balanced texture - neither too light nor too heavy.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Cloud Cream is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
❗️ Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible.

 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Dimethicone
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Porphyridium Polysaccharide
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Sodium PCA
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Sodium Lactate
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Arachidyl Alcohol
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Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Behenyl Alcohol
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Phosphatidylcholine
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PCA
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Sodium Borohydride
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Arginine
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Dimethyl MEA
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Aspartic Acid
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Arachidyl Glucoside
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Carbomer
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Cetearyl Glucoside
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Pullulan
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Disodium EDTA
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Glycine
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Alanine
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Serine
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Valine
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Isoleucine
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Proline
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Threonine
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Histidine
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Phenylalanine
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
18.1
9
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
10.3
6.0
4.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 18.1 10
10.0
9
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 10.3 20
5.2
6.0
4.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
7.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 18.1 10
10
All humectants
18.1
9
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
4
0.3
All occlusives 10.3 20
5.2
All occlusives
10.3
6.0
4.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Dimethyl MEA
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
1
0.3
All antioxidants 3.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.3
Porphyridium Polysaccharide
2
Sodium Hyaluronate
1
Sodium Borohydride
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Dimethicone
Est. %4
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl CarbonateA very fast-spreading emollient that gives a product an incredibly lightweight feel. Dicaprylyl carbonate works well as a solvent for suspending insoluble solids such as mineral sunscreens or iron oxide pigments.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAn absorbent that takes in oils from the skin to reduce the oily sheen. It can also absorb oils from the skincare product itself, resulting in a softer, less greasy product, normally with better spreadability and less tack.
Porphyridium Polysaccharide
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Porphyridium Polysaccharide
Sodium PCA
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Sodium Lactate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LactateA sodium salt of lactic acid. Its main function is as a humectant but it can also serve as a pH adjuster. Additionally, sodium lactate can also be used as a chemical exfoliant due to its close chemical relation to lactic acid.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Arachidyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidyl AlcoholA non-drying fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controlling agent. It also produces a mattifying effect when applied in a skincare product onto the skin.
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Behenyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Behenyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol with emollient properties. It is used as a co-emulsifier and thickener and tends to result in a product with a smooth and creamy application texture.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Phosphatidylcholine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhosphatidylcholineA special emulsifying lipid used to create delivery spheres called liposomes.
PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PCAAlso known as pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, this ingredient is one of the main components of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (which prevents the skin’s surface from drying out).
Sodium Borohydride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Borohydride
Arginine
Est. %0.3