Pai Skincare Dinner Out, Copaiba & Kaolin Blemish Mask
Works for
Anti-blemishKaolin, InulinNot delivered
“The natural antibacterial properties of the formula help to clear skin and heal existing blemishes, decongesting, clarifying and brightening in just 10 minutes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.4–0.95%Under-dosed
“Clarifies and brightens skin tone in just 10 minutes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 moreWorks
“Cooling and creamy, silky kaolin clay helps to rebalance combination skin types by drawing out impurities, without creating dryness or tightness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructose, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Copaifera officinalis resin, Sodium anisate + 5 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%
Kaolin~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated coco-glycerides~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAleurites moluccanus seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilCoco-glucoside~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl caprylate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateInulin~1–1.6%
- 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 InulinCopaifera officinalis resin~0.9–1.35%
Sodium levulinate~0.5–1.2%
Lactic acid~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acidXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilSodium anisate~0.3–0.75%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.8%
Carapa guianensis seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fructose~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlyceryl undecylenate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia neglecta resin oil~0.1–0.45%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitral~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Cetearyl alcohol, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl caprylate, Inulin, Copaifera officinalis resin, Sodium levulinate, Lactic acid, Xanthan gum, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Sodium anisate, Sodium phytate, Carapa guianensis seed oil, Fructose, Glyceryl undecylenate, Tocopherol, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Citric acid, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citral, Limonene
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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 SkincareDinner Out, Copaiba & Kaolin Blemish MaskYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumAHA Exfoliating Mask 10% | Baxter of CaliforniaClay Mask AHA | KinshipMint Mud Deep Pore Detox Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $23.81 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Allantoin | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pai Skincare - Dinner Out, Copaiba & Kaolin Blemish Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pai Skincare" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 29.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 59.00A$ in Australia and for 67.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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