The Pioneer™ Moisturizer

Master mattifier. Lightweight and quick to absorb, this moisturizer is built for oily, blemish-prone skin. It hydrates the dry areas, dials down the shine where it shows up, and brings the rest back into balance. Customers swear by the hydration that never tips into greasy, and the way it softens the look of breakouts, blackheads, and excess oil. Makeup artists swear by the smooth matte finish, an ideal base for foundation. Glowing and shiny aren't the same thing. This moisturizer is the line between the two. A formula that's gentle on sensitive skin, while delivering everything combination skin has been asking for. Thistle Oil is the workhorse here. It's exceptionally rich in linoleic acid, which oily and blemish-prone complexions are typically deficient in. Topping it back up helps recalibrate sebum production and visibly refine pores. What you get is a smooth, matte canvas that makeup glides across effortlessly. Why You'll Love It Directions Full Ingredients Recycling What is The Pioneer and who is it best suited for? The Pioneer is a fast-absorbing mattifying moisturiser designed specifically for oily and blemish-prone skin. It hydrates without greasiness, helping to control shine, minimise blackheads and leave a smooth matte finish that works beautifully under make-up. How should I use The Pioneer in my skincare routine? Apply a small amount to cleansed, toned skin morning and evening. It pairs well with the Rice Plant & Rosemary BioAffinity Tonic beforehand and the Perfect Balance Blemish Serum if you want targeted blemish support underneath. How does The Pioneer work as a base under make-up? The Pioneer absorbs quickly and leaves a smooth, matte finish that make-up artists genuinely rate as a pre-make-up base. It controls shine without drying your skin out, so foundation sits evenly and stays put rather than sliding or breaking up through the day. Will The Pioneer clog my pores or cause breakouts? No. The formula is non-comedogenic and built around lightweight plant oils like Safflower and Jojoba that support blemish-prone skin rather than aggravate it. It also contains Lactic Acid to gently encourage cell turnover, helping keep pores clear rather than congested. Is The Pioneer safe to use during pregnancy? Yes. The Pioneer is confirmed pregnancy safe, with no essential oils above 0.17% concentration. It's free from parabens, sulphates, synthetic fragrances and all the usual suspects, so it's a straightforward choice throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. How do Safflower and Borage oils help oily skin without making it greasy? Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) and Borage oils are lightweight, linoleic acid-rich oils that absorb quickly and actually help regulate your skin's own oil production. They deliver hydration to the areas that need it without adding shine, which is why The Pioneer feels so different from heavier moisturisers. What does the Jojoba Oil in The Pioneer do? Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) Oil closely mimics your skin's natural sebum, which helps signal to your skin that it doesn't need to overproduce oil. It's also non-comedogenic, so it hydrates without clogging pores, making it one of the few oils genuinely suited to oily and blemish-prone skin types. What certifications does The Pioneer hold? The Pioneer is COSMOS Organic certified (79% organic excluding water, 100% naturally derived), vegan and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified. It's also independently patch tested for sensitive skin and is free from parabens, silicones, sulphates, alcohol and gluten. What makes The Pioneer different from other mattifying moisturisers? Most mattifying moisturisers rely on silicones to create a matte finish. The Pioneer skips them entirely, using lightweight, linoleic acid-rich plant oils (Safflower, Jojoba and Borage) that actually help rebalance oil production rather than just masking shine. It's 100% naturally derived and made in Pai's London lab, so you get real oil control without synthetic trade-offs. Master mattifier. Lightweight and quick to absorb, this moisturizer is built for oily, blemish-prone skin. It hydrates the dry areas, dials down the shine where it shows up, and brings the rest back into balance. Customers swear by the hydration that never tips into greasy, and the way it softens the look of breakouts, blackheads, and excess oil. Makeup artists swear by the smooth matte finish, an ideal base for foundation. Glowing and shiny aren't the same thing. This moisturizer is the line between the two. A formula that's gentle on sensitive skin, while delivering everything combination skin has been asking for. Thistle Oil is the workhorse here. It's exceptionally rich in linoleic acid, which oily and blemish-prone complexions are typically deficient in. Topping it back up helps recalibrate sebum production and visibly refine pores. What you get is a smooth, matte canvas that makeup glides across effortlessly. Massage 1–2 pumps into clean, dry skin each morning. It sinks in quickly and leaves a true matte finish, so it doubles as a solid makeup base. If your skin's combination, use less on the T-zone and a little more on drier patches. For the full Re-Balance routine: cleanse, mist with Century Flower Barrier Defense Mist, apply The Pioneer, then layer SPF on top. At night, switch to Carbon Star Clarifying Overnight Oil to keep things balanced while you sleep. Aqua (water), Citrus Limon Fruit Water* (lemon fruit water), Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil* (safflower oil), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* (jojoba oil), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil* (borage oil), Cetearyl Glucoside, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/twig Oil* (petitgrain oil), Tocopherol* (vitamin e), Lavandula Angustifolia Oil* (lavender oil), Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lactic Acid. Naturally occurring in essential oils: Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral, Limonene. 79% Organic (of total, minus water and minerals) / 100% natural origin. *Organic Say no to landfill! Let's recycle everything! - Sarah Once the product has been fully dispensed, unscrew the pump from the bottle to separate the pump, cap and pouch from the glass. Place the glass bottle in your curbside recycling. All Pai boxes, cartons, sleeves and inserts can be recycled with your curbside paper recycling. Some product components are not currently curbside recyclable in most US programs. We are working on a US-specific recycling solution. In the meantime, check what your local recycling provider accepts at earth911.com . Key Ingredients Geranium Yes, the same plant you probably have growing in your garden. We extract the beautifully-scented oil for its calming fragrance. Thistle Omega 6 – which Thistle Oil is packed with – is amazing at two things. First, mattifying skin. Second, reducing the appearance of large pores. 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