Pai Skincare Viper’s Gloss Age Confidence Facial Oil
Works for
MoisturizingAleurites moluccanus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 10 moreWorks
“Amaranth, a rich source of Squalene, supercharges skin’s moisture while Echium brings calm nourishment.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalene, argania spinosa kernel 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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 5 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?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Commiphora mukul resin extract, Rosa damascena flower oil + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aleurites moluccanus seed oil~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilBorago officinalis seed oil~5.4–8.1%
- 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 oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus domestica seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilEchium plantagineum seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora mukul resin extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
More about Commiphora mukul resin extractRosa damascena flower oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit/seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.55–1.25%
Ocimum basilicum extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus reticulata extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Beta-sitosterol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.1%
- 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 triglycerideTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolSqualene~0.4–1%
- 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 SqualeneCitral~0.2–0.8%
Limonene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.75%
Geraniol~0.15–0.7%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Ingredient list view
Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit/seed oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Ocimum basilicum extract, Unknown, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Beta-sitosterol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Squalene, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol
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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 SkincareViper’s Gloss Age Confidence Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | Tropic SkincareAWAKEN THE SENSES luxury body oil | SKKN by KimNight Oil | SheaMoisture100% Virgin Coconut Oil Overnight Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 27% | 27% | 25% |
| Price | — | $37.43 | — | $10.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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