Pai Skincare Pai NAD+ & Tri-Peptide Renewal Serum
Works for
Anti-agingCentella asiatica leaf extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 3 moreMay help
“The Pai Age Confidence NAD+ & Tri-Peptide Renewal Serum is a rejuvenating, fragrance-free gel serum powered by NAD+ and collagen-boosting peptides to revitalise skin and reduce wrinkle depth*.Clinically proven to instantly smooth and plump, it recharges cells, boosts collagen, and enhances elasticity.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, centella asiatica leaf extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · GlutathioneWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5 + 10 moreWorks well
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:
fructose, glycerin.
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 extract, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, acetyl tetrapeptide-5
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glutathione, Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinMaltodextrin~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCentella asiatica leaf extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractInulin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 InulinSterculia urens gum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus sprout extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can help support the skin barrier
More about Helianthus annuus sprout extractHelianthus annuus extract~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractGhatti gum~0.8–1.2%
Glutathione~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneHyaluronic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium phytate~0.35–0.85%
Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateAcetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-5Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Sodium anisate~0.05–0.25%
Fructose~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseLactic acid~0.05–0.15%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Inulin, Sterculia urens gum, Helianthus annuus sprout extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Ghatti gum, Glutathione, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium phytate, Sodium levulinate, Xanthan gum, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium anisate, Fructose, Lactic acid, Citric acid
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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 SkincarePai NAD+ & Tri-Peptide Renewal SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Mizon7 Vegan Peptide Booster Serum | PEACH & LILYCopper Peptide Pro Firming Serum | HanskinCollagen Peptide Hydra Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | — | $17.14 | $49.00 | $22.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 | Pentapeptide-18 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pai Skincare - Pai NAD+ & Tri-Peptide Renewal Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35% and acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (fructose 0.05% - 0.20%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.10% - 0.35%, acetyl tetrapeptide-5 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55%, hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 1.00% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). 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 79.95£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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