PRODUCT REVIEW
Pai Skincare The Anthemis
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Our bestselling Moisturiser was formulated with reactive skin in mind.
beta-sitosterol
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: 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
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Anti-oxidation
squalene
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
rosa canina seed oil
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
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Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.1% -
1.7%
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
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All ingredients
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Rosa canina seed extract, Rosa canina seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Cetearyl glucoside, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Tocopherol, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Beta-sitosterol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Squalene, Lactic acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oils
- Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oil
- Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studies
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmetics
- The Ameliorative Effect of β-sitosterol on DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- Squalene and its potential clinical uses
- Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
- Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxides
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid