I love this skincare brand. In general, I want my skincare to be as minimal as possible. I like to use oils to cleanse and moisturise, and rose water to tone and hydrate my skin. Whenever I do foray into the world of "store-bought" skincare, I want my products to be as clean as possible; the less fillers, irritants and preservatives, the better.
Pai lives up to my standards. They are Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, UK Soil Association certified organic, and all products I've tried from them have been 100% vegan!
I recently made a haul with them after seeing AModelRecommends talk about their excellent (imo) sample kit which is on sale for €6. I also had a coupon from their newsletter for a free cleanser with any moisturiser!
I received:
1 Macadamia and Rose BioRejuvenate Skin Cream (€31)
1 Pai Sample Pack (€6)
2 Muslin cotton face cloths (free with sample kit and moisturiser)
1 Camellia and Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser (free with moisturiser)
Altogether, I paid €37 for this skincare haul, which is an insane bargain!
I bought the Macadamia and Rose moisturiser for my boyfriend's mom's birthday. There was also a 5ml sample of this cream included in the sample kit. So far, this is my favourite moisturiser I have tried from them. I have incredibly dry skin and this cream is thick, hydrating and creamy without being slimy or greasy. It feels wonderful on the skin: rich and luxurious.. I will have to pick up a full size for myself!
You get 30ml/1 fl oz of product, and I love the packaging! It's a glass bottle with pump action (you twist the pump on and off to 'lock' it). The glass would be cumbersome for travelling, but looks very elegant in your bathroom cabinet or on your bedside table.
Ingredients: aqua, prunus armeniaca kernel oil* (apricot kernel oil), macadamia ternifolia seed oil* (macadamia oil), carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), butyrospermum parkii butter* (shea butter), glycerin* (vegetable glycerine), borago officinalis seed oil* (borage oil), prunus domestica seed oil* (plum kernel oil), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), sodium levulinate (corn extract), rosa damascena oil* (rose oil), pelargonium graveolens oil* (rose geranium oil), citrus paradisi peel oil* (grapefruit oil), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil), lactic acid (from sugar beet), sodium anisate (basil extract)
The Camellia and Rose cleanser I wanted to try for myself, as I have been using solely oils to remove makeup and cleanse my face for the last few months. I was definitely attracted to the fact that this is a hydrating cleanser; it doesn't foam up at all. It reminded me somewhat of the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, and I use it much the same way with the Pai face cloths that I got. It is very creamy and smells faintly lemon-y, like Earl Grey tea. I use this either in the mornings, or for my second cleanse at night after using an oil to remove my makeup. I find it very gentle and lovely to use, it doesn't give your skin that "squeaky clean" feeling or leave your skin feeling tight, which I love! It contains 50ml/1.7 fl oz of product – not bad for a freebie! (full size: 100ml for €29.50)
Ingredients: aqua, camellia sinensis seed oil*, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil*, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil*, cetearyl alcohol, vegetable glycerine*, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter* , cetearyl glucoside, rosa damascena (rose otto) oil*, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil*, lavandula officinalis (lavender) flower oil*, litsea cubeba fruit oil* - may chang oil, mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, lactic acid, glyceryl stearate citrate
Speaking of freebies, check these bad boys out! I absolutely love facial cloths, especially to help remove my cleansing oil thoroughly. These ones from Pai are organic, unbleached muslin (100% cotton). They give a gentle exfoliation to the skin, and can easily be tossed in the wash with the rest of your clothes! They have a wonderful texture, slightly loose-woven and a bit rough: perfect for getting rid of the dreaded dead skin cells!
The sample kit is a lovely way to explore the different products that Pai has to offer. I got 4 moisturisers, one exfoliant and a sample of my Camellia and Rose cleanser.
Avocado and Jojoba Cream: I have tried this product before and found it did not pack enough hydration for my super dry skin. However, my boyfriend has oily skin and loves this!
Ingredients: aqua, simmondsia chinensis seed oil* (jojoba oil), persea gratissima oil* (avocado oil), carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), glycerin* (vegetable glycerine), borago officinalis seed oil* (borage oil), butyrospermum parkii butter* (shea butter), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), helianthus annuus seed oil* (sunflower oil), pelargonium graveolens oil* (geranium oil), litsea cubeba fruit oil* (may chang oil), jasminum officinale flower extract* (jasmine 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)
Chamomile and Rosehip Cream: I love the smell of this cream, you can really smell the chamomile and it is incredibly soothing. I love this as a lighter day moisturiser.
Ingredients: aqua, prunus armeniaca kernel oil* (apricot kernel oil), simmondsia chinensis seed oil* (jojoba oil), carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), glycerin* (from vegetable source), rosa canina seed extract* (CO2 rosehip seed extract), butyrospermum parkii butter* (shea butter), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), leptospermum scoparium leaf oil (manuka oil), sodium levulinate (corn extract), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), chamomilla recutita extract* (CO2 chamomile extract), lavandula officinalis flower oil* (lavender oil), sodium anisate (basil extract), pelargonium graveolens oil* (rose geranium oil), lactic acid (derived from sugar beet), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil)
Macadamia and Rose Cream: This is my perfect moisturiser, especially for night time. It is quite a heavy duty moisturiser, I would recommend for extremely dry or dehydrated skin.
Ingredients: aqua, prunus armeniaca kernel oil* (apricot kernel oil), macadamia ternifolia seed oil* (macadamia oil), carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), butyrospermum parkii butter* (shea butter), glycerin* (vegetable glycerine), borago officinalis seed oil* (borage oil), prunus domestica seed oil* (plum kernel oil), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), sodium levulinate (corn extract), rosa damascena oil* (rose oil), pelargonium graveolens oil* (rose geranium oil), citrus paradisi peel oil* (grapefruit oil), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil), lactic acid (from sugar beet), sodium anisate (basil extract)
Geranium and Thistle Cream: This one is for combo skin, and has a lovely light consistency. I enjoy using it as a light hand cream, as it doesn't leave any residue and sinks beautifully into the skin.
Ingredients: 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)
Kukui and Jojoba Bead Exfoliator: This was an interesting experience for me. I found the jojoba beads impossible to wash off my face! They just wanted to stick there, no matter how much I rinsed or used the muslin cloth. If anyone has suggestions for getting rid of the jojoba beads, let me know! Other than that, the exfoliation felt gentle, yet effective.
Ingredients: helianthus annuus seed oil*, glycerin*,prunus amygdalus dulcis oil* , aleurites moluccana seed oil*, prunus armeniaca kernel oil*, carthamus tinctorius seed oil*, persea gratissima oil*, hydrogenated castor oil (and) hydrogenated jojoba oil, sucrose laurate, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water*, boswellia carterii oil*, litsea cubeba fruit oil*, mixed tocopherols
Camellia and Rose cleanser: see above.
I have to say that my favourite thing about all of these products is the smell. Yum!
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