Pai Skincare Phytofill 1% Firming Booster
Works for
Anti-agingLactic acid ~0.05–0.15%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Supercharge your skincare with a potent dose of PhytofillTM – a 100% natural active that’s proven to smooth the appearance of fine lines in just 24 hours*.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Inulin + 7 moreWorks
“Fragrance-free and clinically proven for sensitive skin.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lavandula stoechas extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTriisostearin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideInulin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 InulinCaprylyl glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolXanthan gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractLavandula stoechas extract~0.35–0.85%
Glycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolFructose~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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Triisostearin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Inulin, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Lavandula stoechas extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Fructose, Lactic acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 SkincarePhytofill 1% Firming BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | XenoLean Back - Serum-Gel - hemmt Pickel und Rötungen + Healthy Aging | Image skincareThe MAX Wrinkle Smoother | The Purest SolutionsIntensive Hydration Serum Hyaluronic Acid %2 + B5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 41% |
| Price | $34.00 | — | $84.00+$50.00 | $16.99−$17.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pai Skincare - Phytofill 1% Firming Booster" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.60% and fructose 0.05% - 0.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pai Skincare" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 34.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 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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