Based on the ingredient list, "Pai Skincare - Gentle Genius™ Barrier Care Hydratant Peau Humide" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin, saccharide isomerate and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, phytosphingosine, butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane and heptyl undecylenate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.20% - 0.75% and ceramide np 0.30% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lactic acid and oatmeal extract

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pai Skincare" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 21.00$ in the United States.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Gentle Genius™ Barrier Care Hydratant Peau Humide

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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: glycerin, saccharide isomerate.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, phytosphingosine

Saccharide isomerate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Phytosphingosine0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Squalane2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Ceramide np0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

Glycerin3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Heptyl undecylenate2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish

Algin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Caprylyl glycol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Moringa oleifera seed oil0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

Pentylene glycol3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Lactic acid0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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)

Avena sativa kernel extract1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

Macadamia integrifolia seed oil0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Key Actives

Avena sativa kernel extract1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Ceramide np0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

Phytosphingosine0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Glycerin3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Squalane2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Saccharide isomerate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Parfum0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Pentylene glycol3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Heptyl undecylenate2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish

Moringa oleifera seed oil0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

Caprylyl glycol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Lactic acid0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Citric acid0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Sodium citrate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Algin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin3.9% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Pentylene glycol3.6% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Squalane2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Heptyl undecylenate2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish

Xanthan gum1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Avena sativa kernel extract1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

Butyrospermum parkii butter1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Moringa oleifera seed oil0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

Macadamia integrifolia seed oil0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Caprylyl glycol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Saccharide isomerate0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Sclerotium gum0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

Ceramide np0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Phytosphingosine0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

Sodium phytate0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations

Algin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Lactic acid0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Citric acid0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Hydrogenated lecithin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

Sodium citrate0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

Parfum0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Squalane, Heptyl undecylenate, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Unknown, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Sclerotium gum, Ceramide np, Phytosphingosine, Sodium phytate, Algin, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium citrate, Parfum

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