1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Payot
Gentle Particle Free Scrub
face exfoliator
Payot
face exfoliator
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Take the skin testThe particle-free face scrub for radiant, purified skin. Discover Gentle Particle Free Scrub, an exfoliating jelly that delivers high performance without a single abrasive particle. Through a biological method of action, its rich, melting jelly texture transforms the everyday exfoliation ritual into a surprising sensory experience. Enriched with papaya extract, an AHA complex, vitamin PP and Bioécolia, this formula gently dissolves dull cells while soothing and rebalancing the skin's ecosystem. The exfoliation is as gentle as it is effective, suitable even for the most sensitive skin.
Gentle Particle Free Scrub is a lightweight exfoliator from Payot. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 35 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol and Ethylhexyl Palmitate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10. It is prepared by the action of a Leuconostoc mesenteroides glucosyl transferase on sucrose. The α-D-glucopyranose monomers are linked by (1-2), (1-6), and (1-4) bonds.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 35 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (25 mol EO average molar ratio)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10. It is prepared by the action of a Leuconostoc mesenteroides glucosyl transferase on sucrose. The α-D-glucopyranose monomers are linked by (1-2), (1-6), and (1-4) bonds.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2-diol
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Boswellia Serrata Gum is the bark exudate of the Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-13-alkyl esters
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butandioic acid, hydroxy-, bis-(C12-13-alkyl) esters
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triesters with C12-13 alcohols
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Smithsonite Extract is an extract of Smithsonite
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rhodochrosite Extract is an extract of Rhodochrosite
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, AQUA, OCTYLDODECETH-25, GLYCERIN, METHYL GLUCETH-20, SORBITOL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALLANTOIN, ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PARFUM, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, LACTIC ACID, PANTHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BOSWELLIA SERRATA GUM, C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE, CITRIC ACID, DI-C12-13 ALKYL MALATE, DISODIUM EDTA, TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE, SMITHSONITE EXTRACT, RHODOCHROSITE EXTRACT, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, SORBIC ACID.
NIACINAMIDE, LACTIC ACID, PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID.
Once or twice a week, in the evening, on dry skin.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 35 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Payot.
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