Pai The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizer
Pai The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizer
The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizer
Previously called Geranium & Thistle Rebalancing Day Cream
This Product Is: a hydrating daily facial cream
Good for: all skin types, especially combination, oily and sensitive skin
Why We Love It: Pai The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizer is formulated to help clear and rebalance oily, T-zone skin, using only the cleanest organic ingredients. This non-greasy facial moisturizer helps to smooth and hydrate combination skin so skin may appear brighter. High levels of Essential Fatty Acids in organic Thistle and Borage oil helps to soothe skin while working to even out skin tone. The moisturizer results in a matte velvet finish, making a perfect base for make-up. This product is free from drying alcohols and beeswax.
Morning Routine: Apply to clean, dry skin on your face and neck every morning.
Evening Routine: If you skin is particularly prone to break-outs, we recommend cleansing with our detergent-free Camellia & Rose Cleanser and exfoliating Muslin Face Cloth before bed. Do not not apply a moisturizer - instead allow your skin to breathe and rebalance itself over-night.
Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6 months of opening.
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geranium: this common garden plant has a cooling and calming effect on the skin, making it great for balancing combination complexions.
thistle: extracted from the seeds of the safflower thistle, this oil is packed with skin-friendly omega 6 and is excellent at clearing congested skin and reducing large pores.
aqua, carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), simmondsia chinensis seed oil* (jojoba oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), glycerin* (vegetable glycerine), borago officinalis seed oil* (borage oil), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), lavandula officinalis flower oil* (lavender oil), leptospermum scoparium leaf oil (manuka oil), pelargonium graveolens oil* (geranium oil), cymbopogon martini oil* (palmarosa oil), sodium levulinate (corn extract), sodium anisate (basil extract), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil), lactic acid (derived from sugar beet)
naturally occurring in essential oils: citral*, citronellol*, d-limonene*, geraniol*, linalool*
*certified organic by the soil association (organically produced 73% of product).
suitable for vegans. not tested on animals. delicate skin requires the purest ingredients packed full of high-performance actives to restore its natural radiance. our commitment to product purity means we never use synthetics, artificial fragrances, alcohol (denat.), parabens (including japanese honeysuckle), phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, formaldehyde (including sodium hydroxymethylglycinate), sodium lauryl sulfate or other irritants.
Radical Fragrance Transparency. This means the fragrance ingredients are fully disclosed to you (not hidden behind the word "fragrance", which is the norm). All ingredients are included in the section above.
This fragrance is comprised of (Click on a fragrance category for more info):
Essential Oils
Essential OilsAuthentic essential oils are physically extracted by steam or expression (cold pressing) of the skin of the fruit. Essential oils have not been chemically altered (via reaction, solvent extraction) from their natural state. |
Certified Organic Fragrance
Certified Organic FragranceA blend of essential oils (see above) derived from plants that are grown in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program. |
Natural Fragrance
Natural FragranceNatural fragrances are mixtures of aromatic raw materials. As opposed to a whole essential oil found in a plant, these chemicals are physically isolated from natural compounds, then blended together to create a scent. If only natural isolates are used, companies can declare the scent “natural.” |
Naturally-Derived Fragrance
Naturally-Derived FragranceFragrance ingredients that have been extracted using solvents (alcohol, petrochemicals, vegetable oils), or extracted by fermentation, or ingredients which may have a natural component but have been significantly processed. |
Synthetic Fragrance
Unfragranced/UnscentedIngredients which are new molecules, made in a laboratory. The majority of synthetic constituent ingredients are from petroleum byproducts. Synthetic “nature-identical” ingredients fall into this category as well. Credo allows synthetic fragrances as long as there are no Dirty List components. |
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Essential Oils
Authentic essential oils are physically extracted by steam or expression (cold pressing) of the skin of the fruit. Essential oils have not been chemically altered (via reaction, solvent extraction) from their natural state.
Certified Organic Fragrance
A blend of essential oils (see above) derived from plants that are grown in accordance with the USDA National Organic Program.
Natural Fragrance
Natural fragrances are mixtures of aromatic raw materials. As opposed to a whole essential oil found in a plant, these chemicals are physically isolated from natural compounds, then blended together to create a scent. If only natural isolates are used, companies can declare the scent “natural.”
Naturally-Derived Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients that have been extracted using solvents (alcohol, petrochemicals, vegetable oils), or extracted by fermentation, or ingredients which may have a natural component but have been significantly processed.
Unfragranced/Unscented
Ingredients which are new molecules, made in a laboratory. The majority of synthetic constituent ingredients are from petroleum byproducts. Synthetic “nature-identical” ingredients fall into this category as well. Credo allows synthetic fragrances as long as there are no Dirty List components.
What's Behind "Fragrance"?
US law does not require that companies be transparent about the ingredients in fragrance/parfum. Credo believes in your right-to-know. We require all brands to categorize the fragrance in each product (see chart above), and encourage brands to fully disclose all scent ingredients.
All products are cruelty-free and formulated without ingredients on The Dirty List™️. At Credo, "clean" goes even deeper. Learn more.
Pai’s mission is to lead the way with innovative, results-driven organic skincare. Created for anyone that wants to treat their skin – no matter how sensitive – to the best natural ingredients without compromise. Every single Pai product is formulated and manufactured in its West London HQ. Pai products are certified organic by COSMOS, the Soil Association, the Vegan Society, Cruelty Free International and is London Living Wage accredited.
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