Pai Skincare The Pioneer Re-Balance Geranium & Thistle Moisturizer
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MoisturizingCarthamus tinctorius seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 7 moreWorks
“The Pioneer Re-Balance Geranium & Thistle Moisturizer”
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:
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalene.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit water, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Citrus limon fruit water~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBorago officinalis seed oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCetearyl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePelargonium graveolens oil~1–1.5%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.45–1%
- 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 TocopherolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium levulinate~0.35–0.75%
Sodium anisate~0.2–0.75%
Beta-sitosterol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolSqualene~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
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
More about SqualeneSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.4%
Lactic acid~0.1–0.35%
- 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 acidGeraniol~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Citrus limon fruit water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Beta-sitosterol, Squalene, Sodium dehydroacetate, Lactic acid, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral
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| Pai SkincareThe Pioneer Re-Balance Geranium & Thistle MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | SundariElder Flower Moisturizer | TeñzorCyanolift Organic Anti-Ageing Eye Contour Fluid | Babo BotanicalsSensitive Skin Fragrance Free Daily Hydra Therapy Lotion - Adult Care | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $58.00 | $32.12 | $13.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Gluconolactone | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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