Pai Skincare

Pai Skincare The Light Fantastic, Cacao & Schisandra Ceramide Face Oil

Name: Pai Skincare - The Light Fantastic, Cacao & Schisandra Ceramide Face Oil
Brand: Pai Skincare

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

10 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Fast absorbing and playing well under make up, the formula essentially de-stresses skin, rebuilds and balances compromised moisture barriers and gives a lit-from-within glow.”

Source: Cultbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~3.1–4.7%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.7–2.6%

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~6.6–10%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~22–33%

Vitis vinifera oilKey activeEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2.3–3.4%

Aleurites moluccanus seed oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.4–8%

GlycosphingolipidsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin~0.4–1%

Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.1–6.1%

Prunus domestica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.8%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena extract

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.1–0.35%est.

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~4.1–6.1%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~3.1–4.7%est.

Vitis vinifera oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2.3–3.4%est.

Prunus domestica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.9–2.8%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Theobroma cacao extract—3/5~0.9–1.35%est.

Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~4.1–6.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~6.6–10%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~5.4–8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coconut alkanes~4.1–6.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~3.1–4.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Vitis vinifera oil~2.3–3.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Prunus domestica seed oil~1.9–2.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Schizandra sphenanthera fruit extract~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Theobroma cacao extract~0.9–1.35%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Water~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycosphingolipids~0.4–1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin

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Glycolipids~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract

Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Coconut alkanes, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Schizandra sphenanthera fruit extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Tocopherol, Water, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolipids, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Rosa damascena extract