Pai Skincare Virtuous Circle Kukui & Jojoba Bead Exfoliator
Works for
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 10 moreWorks
“Leaves skin hydrated, softened and bright”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalene.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Removes dead skin cells and surface build-up for a clearer, brighter complexion”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Virtuous Circle Kukui & Jojoba Bead Exfoliator”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Squalene, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 3 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Boswellia neglecta resin oil + 4 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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAleurites moluccanus seed oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHydrogenated castor oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilHydrogenated jojoba oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilSucrose laurate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia neglecta resin oil~0.5–1.15%
Beta-sitosterol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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~0.15–0.65%
- 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 SqualeneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Sucrose laurate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Beta-sitosterol, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Tocopherol, Squalene, Linalool, Citral, Limonene
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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 SkincareVirtuous Circle Kukui & Jojoba Bead ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | Renee RouleauDual Enzyme Softening Peel | ArtNaturals LUXEGentle Daily Exfoliator | AntipodesReincarnation Pure Facial Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | $54.00 | $57.50+$3.50 | — | $23.26−$30.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Jojoba Esters |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pai Skincare - Virtuous Circle Kukui & Jojoba Bead Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pai Skincare" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 49.00$ in the United States, for 29.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 59.00A$ in Australia and for 29.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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