Pai Skincare British Summer Time After Sun
Works for
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks
“This fast-absorbing after sun boasts the cooling, fresh sensation of a gel, and a caring, creamy twist to nourish and hydrate.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
avena sativa kernel flour, fructose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, myristyl myristate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit water, Sodium anisate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCitrus limon fruit water~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesMyristyl myristate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateHeptyl undecylenate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenatePrunus domestica seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilInulin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinGlycine soja seed extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractSclerotium gum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSodium levulinate~0.4–0.9%
Avena sativa kernel flour~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractSodium dehydroacetate~0.15–0.6%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium anisate~0.15–0.55%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidFructose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium phytate~0.1–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Citrus limon fruit water, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Myristyl myristate, Heptyl undecylenate, Prunus domestica seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Inulin, Glycine soja seed extract, Sclerotium gum, Sodium levulinate, Avena sativa kernel flour, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium dehydroacetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium anisate, Lactic acid, Fructose, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Pai SkincareBritish Summer Time After SunYOUR PRODUCT | FreshMilk Body Lotion | Burt's BeesMoisturising Body Lotion for Very Dry and Sensitive Skin | Skyn IcelandArctic Repair Cream with Gooseberry Extract and Arctic Algae | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | — | $29.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Arginine | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pai Skincare - British Summer Time After Sun" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%, fructose 0.10% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.60% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pai Skincare" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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