All-natural boosters for sensitive skin

Have you tried our boosters yet? Designed to supercharge your skincare, they give you the active ingredients you need to personalise your routine in a way that works for you.

What is a skincare booster?

You may have heard of skin boosters, but what exactly are they? Boosters contain a high concentration of actives (either a single ingredient or a group), to target specific skin concerns. Think of them as you would your shot of wheatgrass at the smoothie counter - they’re all about enhancing your skincare routine with potent, proven ingredients.

Designed to be used neat or blended in with your existing skincare, they allow you to add doses of powerful actives into your routine in a way that suits you. Let’s face it, you already have a skincare regime - so why add unnecessary steps and pricey products just to see the results you want? With boosters, you can supercharge your skincare with effective ingredients without starting from scratch.

So why choose Pai? We’ve made ours specifically for sensitive skin, using all-natural, high-performing ingredients that won’t compromise your skin’s health. And we don’t expect you to have a chemistry degree to understand them either; we’ve made them simple, so you can slot them into your routine as you please.

What can boosters do for your skin?

Our collection includes active ingredients known to brighten, clear, soothe, protect, firm, hydrate and smooth - and they’re all suitable for sensitive skin.

STABILISED VITAMIN C 20% BRIGHTENING BOOSTER

Best for: Dark spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone

Use it: AM & PM, or AM only if you’re using Retinol at night

If brighter skin is your goal, Vitamin C is the active your routine is missing. This oil concentrate boasts a high percentage of the potent antioxidant, which has unrivalled brightening benefits - helping to reduce pigmentation and uneven tone for more radiant skin.

Ours is stabilised in an oil-soluble formula, so unlike water-based products it won’t degrade. That means your skin gets all the benefits (good for you, and your wallet).

PEPTIDES 5% SMOOTHING BOOSTER

Best for: Fine lines, uneven texture and mature skin

Use it: AM & PM, or PM only if preferred

Peptides are famed for stimulating collagen and elastin to firm and smooth, making them an essential tool in targeting the signs of ageing. Our booster serum is packed with Hexapeptide and Pea peptides, powerful antioxidants to help improve the appearance of fine lines in even the most sensitive skin.

HYALURONIC ACID 0.3% HYDRATING BOOSTER

Best for: Dehydrated, uncomfortable skin

Use it: AM & PM, or AM only if preferred

Hyaluronic Acid binds to water – and holds it in the skin like a reservoir. Extracted from maize, this booster contains the active in multiple molecule sizes to hydrate all the different levels in your skin.

TRI-MUSHROOM 10% SUPER-SOOTHING BOOSTER

Best for: Irritated, very sensitive skin

Use it: AM & PM, or PM only if preferred

Featuring three mushroom extracts rich in the amino acid Glutamine, this booster calms our skin’s natural stress response and helps protect from free radical damage.

SALICYLIC ACID 2% CLARIFYING BOOSTER

Best for: Congested, blemish-prone skin

Use it: AM & PM, or PM only if preferred

A powerful exfoliating acid to remove the dead skin that clogs pores and causes breakouts. Other Salicylic Acids have a reputation for leaving the skin flaky and irritated – so we’ve added hydrating Glycerin and organic Chamomile Water to this booster’s formula to soothe sensitivity.

RETINAL 0.16% SKIN RENEWAL BOOSTER

Best for: Skin showing signs of ageing, fine lines and wrinkles

Use it: PM only

Retinoids like Retinol are universally loved for their ability to improve the visible signs of ageing. But up until now, they weren’t an option for sensitive skin. That’s where all-natural Retinal comes in. It works even faster than Retinol to minimise fine lines, without causing irritation.

PHYTOFILL™ 1% FIRMING BOOSTER

Best for: Smoothing visible expression lines at speed

Use it: AM & PM, or AM only if preferred

Botox in a bottle doesn’t exist – but this booster is as close as nature gets. Phytofill™ targets the cause of wrinkles and expression lines by temporarily relaxing the skin below. Which means visibly smoother fine lines in just 24 hours*.

VEGAN COLLAGEN 0.9% RESTORING BOOSTER

Best for: Dry, lacklustre skin

Use it: AM & PM, or PM only if preferred

Your Peptides booster has got collagen and elastin production deeper in the dermis covered. This natural Collagen booster is different because it works on the skin’s surface – to smooth, condition and protect its outermost layer.

How do you use a booster?

The beauty of boosters is that you can use them however you want! Use as much or as little as you like, sandwiching them between skincare steps, adding them to your existing products or pick and mixing your favourites and blending them together to create a bespoke serum.

Blend it

Ours have been patch tested on sensitive skin for your peace of mind - but if you are particularly sensitive, mixing your booster with your skincare is a strong place to start.

Try just one drop, added to your serum or moisturiser (and even your face oil for the Vitamin C - it works well with Rosehip!) and build up gradually from there. They can even be used around the eyes, too.

Apply it neat

Our boosters can be used directly on the skin, in between your other skincare products. Add them before or after – or instead of – your serum, before your moisturiser.

Create your own serum

Serums are made using the very same active ingredients we use in our boosters. You can create a custom serum, personalised to your skin’s unique needs each day by blending together your favourite boosters.

Skin thirsty and irritated? Drop both your Hyaluronic Acid 0.3% and Tri-Mushroom 10% boosters into your hand then mix together to create a hydrating, soothing serum. Skin looking lacklustre and showing signs of sun damage? Brighten skin and boost cell turnover by blending together your Vitamin C 20%, Vegan Collagen 0.9% and Retinal 0.16% boosters before bed.

How to pick and mix your boosters

How many and which boosters you choose to combine is totally up to you – they can all be used in the morning and evening – except Retinal which is recommended for evening routines only.

Here are some combinations we love to get you started:

Skin concern: Dullness, fine lines and hyperpigmentation
Mix together: Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster and Peptides 5% Smoothing Booster

Skin concern: Fine lines, loss of firmness and loss of elasticity
Mix together: Peptides 5% Smoothing Booster and Retinal 0.16% Skin Renewal Booster

Skin concern: Lacklustre skin and moisture loss
Mix together: Vegan Collagen 0.9% Restoring Booster and Hyaluronic Acid 0.3% Hydrating Booster

Skin concern: Dehydration, loss of elasticity and fine lines
Mix together: Hyaluronic Acid 0.3% Hydrating Booster and Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster

Skin concern: Inflamed blemishes and impaired barrier
Mix together: Tri-Mushroom 10% Super-Soothing Booster and Salicylic Acid 2% Clarifying Booster

Skin concern: Hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity and fine lines
Mix together: Retinal 0.16% Skin Renewal Booster and Vegan Collagen 0.9% Restoring Booster

Skin concern: Fine lines and loss of firmness
Mix together: Phytofill™ 1% Firming Booster and Peptides 5% Smoothing Booster

For more ideas, see our article on easy ways to use skin boosters.

Why we created boosters

Our boosters collection was born out of Pai Labs. Our innovation hub, it’s where our chemists get creative, responding to customer demands and trends to bring new products to market, fast.

The idea for boosters came from you - to satisfy the need for powerful ingredients in skin-friendly formulas. We know all too well the fear of trying new skincare when you have sensitive skin, particularly with potent actives; that’s why ours are all-natural and made in a way that puts you in charge.

There’s more to come, and what’s next is up to you - so what is your skincare routine missing? Our team is ready and waiting for their next challenge, so get in touch on social media or drop us a line to share your requests.

And remember, for tailored advice on which booster is right for you or how to use it in your existing routine, you can book a free online skin consultation with our coaches - we can’t wait to hear from you.

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