Pai Skincare Skincare The Impossible Glow Hyaluronic Acid and Sea Kelp - Champagne
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Ascophyllum nodosum extract + 3 moreWorks
“Brimming with dew-boosting hyaluronic acid – a natural moisture magnet that acts like you’re ‘fluffing the stuffing’ (if skin cells were cushions) – these drops can be mixed into serum or cream for a gradual glow, or used straight from the bottle to instantly grant an ethereal gleam.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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).
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.35–0.85%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Laced with light-scattering pigments to help you look lit-from-within, lemon-derived vitamin C works to brighten while scavenging damaging radicals, while sea kelp delivers long-lasting hydration for skin that looks visibly smooth, firm and radiant.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit water, Sodium anisateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Citrus limon fruit water~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mica~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinAscophyllum nodosum extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Ascophyllum nodosum extractSclerotium gum~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansSodium levulinate~1.2–1.9%
Xanthan gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Hyaluronic acid~0.5–1.2%
- 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 anisate~0.45–1%
Lactic acid~0.35–0.85%
- 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 acidSodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Maltodextrin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinMica~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Citrus limon fruit water, Mica, Glycerin, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Sclerotium gum, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Sodium levulinate, Xanthan gum, Sodium dehydroacetate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium anisate, Lactic acid, Sodium phytate, Maltodextrin, Mica, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide
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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 SkincareSkincare The Impossible Glow Hyaluronic Acid and Sea Kelp - ChampagneYOUR PRODUCT | HeimishMoringa Ceramide BB Cream | IncaroseExtra Pure Hyaluronic BB Eyes Hyaluronic 1 | ErborianCC Red Correct Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Price | — | $19.00 | — | $46.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Pai Skincare - Skincare The Impossible Glow Hyaluronic Acid and Sea Kelp - Champagne" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.45% - 1.00%, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans 1.20% - 1.90%, algae extract 1.90% - 2.80% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pai Skincare" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 19.00£ up to 29.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 39.00$ 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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- 3Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 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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