The Etiket Questionnaire: Sarah Brown, Founder of Pai Skincare

Pai Skincare is a London based brand producing 100% certified organic plant based topical skin ...

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Pai Skincare is a London based brand producing 100% certified organic plant based topical skin care products designed especially for people who suffer from sensitive and allergy-prone skin. The inspiration behind the line came from founder Sarah Brown’s own experience with sever skin allergies. When the doctors told her that her only hope was to take high dose anti-histamine tablets daily, she was determined to find a better solution and after years of research and development, Pai Skincare was born.

From conception to creation, all ingredients are sourced, hand picked and tested by a devoted team of sensitive skin care experts. Today Pai Skincare manufactures all of its products in-house at their headquarters in West London which includes their own Research & Development lab and manufacturing facility.

Meet Sarah Brown, the woman behind the brand in The Etiket Questionnaire!

A good day starts with… hearty breakfast

I feel great when I… make someone laugh.

I never leave the house without… keys. So I can get back in!

The next guilty pleasure purchase is… jam doughnuts (what can I say…I’m heavily pregnant). 

The place I always come back to is… Chiswick House park (my sanctuary in London).

My personal style can be described as… comfortable and a bit irregular.

The skin care product I can’t live without is… our Geranium & Thistle Day Cream.

When I travel, I always make sure that I… pack a sleep eye mask. I can’t sleep in rooms with flimsy curtains!

When I want to relax, I need… music. 

When I have a bad day I always… have a good rant followed by a glass of red wine (present time excepted…see question 4).

I find inspiration in… obscure day to day things.

My go-to gift… books. They are lovely to own and every house should have a wall of them.

I would never want to miss out on… time with my two year old.

In my fridge, I always have… mayonnaise.  

On my night table I keep… a notepad – for night time brain dumps when I can’t sleep.

My perfect weekend is… a long lie-in. Ideally two.  

My most inspiring travel moment was when… I saw the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina one day and the Iguazu Falls the next. Both mind blowing and showed nature at its most monumentally powerful.

The inspiration behind Pai Skincare is… my own challenging skin and how rubbish it made me feel.

If I had to lose one of my five senses it would be… smell, but then I wouldn’t be able to taste anything either. So that unfairly eliminates two. Impossible question!

The one question I want to be asked in interviews is…  Where does Pai get its name? It means ‘goodness’ in Maori. My Mum is a kiwi so it’s my little tribute to her and perfectly sums up everything we’re trying to do and be as a brand.

Discover Pai Skincare at Etiket!

Find The Perfect Formula For Your Skin Type: Cleansers

From gels and creams to oils and lotions, the formulation of your skin care products ...

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From gels and creams to oils and lotions, the formulation of your skin care products can determine results. We all have preferences, yet your favourite foaming cleanser may not be beneficial for your skin type. Each kind of formula has specific benefits for select skin types and concerns. Not sure what cleanser is right for you? Read on, consider the formulation and it will all make sense.

Milks & Lotions

Cleansers that are labeled as “milks” and “lotions” are best for normal, dry, combination and sensitive skin. These types of cleansers are your most gentle options as they contain lower amounts of oils and emollients, giving them a light and moisturizing feel with little to no residue. These cleansers tend to be water based formulas and do not contain sulfates which foam. Because there is no foaming action, you will be left with softer more supple looking skin after cleansing.

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Our Top Pick: Alyria’s Hydrating Milk Cleanser washes away impurities and dissolves all traces of make-up while preserving the skin’s protective barrier. It’s pH is ideal for even the most sensitive skin. Regular use will leave skin hydrated and soft.

Oils

Oil cleansers are particularly good for dry and dehydrated skin as they do not strip the skin of natural oils. These kind of cleansers work with the principle that oil dissolves oil. They do not get sudsy, however, when using them, add a bit of water and you will get an emulsification that thoroughly cleans the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, clean and hydrated.

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Our Top Pick: Environ’s B-Active Range Sebuprep is a multifunctional pre-cleanser that helps to dissolve excess surface oils and assists in removing environmental impurities. It leaves the skin looking soft and hydrated while assisting to visibly reduce excessive shine. Excellent for acne-prone skin!

Gels

Water-based gel cleansers are best for oily, combination and acne-prone skin as they do not contain any emollients or other ingredients that will contribute any more oil to the skin. These types of cleansers are not moisturizing, so it is important to follow with a good moisturizer. Those with dry skin should avoid gel cleansers.

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Our Top Pick: Obagi’s C Gel Cleanser removes makeup, excess sebum and impurities, leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean. This cleanser treats and prepares the skin for optimal effectiveness of the Obagi-C System.

Creams

Cream cleansers are best for normal, dry, dehydrated and aging skin as they are thicker in formulation and contain oils and other moisturizing ingredients that work to deposit moisture into the skin to combat dryness. Skin will feel ultra soft after using cream cleansers.

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Our Top Pick: RMS Beauty’s Raw Coconut Cream is touted as one of the best makeup removers! It easily removes even the most stubborn mascara with ease. This multitasking product can be used as a facial cleanser and skin moisturizer.

Foams

Of all the cleansers, foam cleansers tend to be the most drying and are therefor best for very oily and sometimes acne-prone skin. These cleansers will eliminate that greasy feeling that those with oily skin tend to feel and will be left with a squeaky clean feeling. However, foam cleansers dry up the oil on the out layer only. It’s very important to follow with an appropriate moisturizer when using this type of cleanser.

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Our Top Pick: Consonant’s Organic Foaming Face Wash is a gentle yet effective cleanser, packed with nourishing botanicals like teatree oil and grapeseed oil to help hydrate skin, eliminate uneven skin tones and fight blemishes. pH balanced, you don’t need a toner.

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Perfume Review: Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG EDT

A new fragrance line has arrived at Etiket and we could not be more excited! ...

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A new fragrance line has arrived at Etiket and we could not be more excited! Perhaps it’s because this is a brand made in our own city of Montreal! Monsillage takes a personal approach to perfume, associating past memories of travel, characters and real-life stories experienced by perfumer and creator Isabelle Michaude. When I first sampled the line, I was immediately drawn to Vol 870 YUL- CDG, for many reasons. One, I love anything to do with travel, planes, airports etc,.  Also, I have traveled this route a few times and have fond memories of my time spent in The City Of Light – sights, smells, food… Reminiscing about past travel can easily transport me back to some of the most inspiring moments of my life and scent memories are certainly no exception! Even just a hint of a scent can strike a chord with a memory or place.

Now, on to the juice – a one way ticket to Paris!

What’s interesting about Monsillage fragrances is that they all smell very different from sniffer stick to the skin. I would urge you to try samples, take them home and wear them to get the most accurate scent. When I first smelled Vol 870 YUL-CDG on paper, I wasn’t moved… on my skin however, I am head over heels in love… take off! Soft, feminine and so unique with opening notes of ylang-ylang and balsam fir that’s slightly sweet, with hints of woods, fruit and musk. As this fragrance comes to “a landing”,  it becomes a lovely warm, musky skin scent with very good longevity and sillage. Perfectly balanced and very easy to wear any time of year.

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

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Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG EDT

Main Notes: Ylang-ylang, balsam fir, cedar, leather, apricot, musk

Olfactive Family: Woody Aromatic

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like Monsillage Vol 870 YUL-CDG EDT, you may also like: Dame Perfumery Cassis, Rose & Sandalwood and Amouage Reflection Woman.

Discover these fragrances and many more! At Etiket we offer samples of all fragrances that we carry including complimentary shipping to anywhere in Canada!

CLICK HERE for more details about our Fragrance Sample Program!

Perfume Review: Penhaligon’s Ostara EDT

This spring, Penhaligon’s launched Ostara. A delicate solar floral fragrance inspired by spring’s cheery yellow ...

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daffodilThis spring, Penhaligon’s launched Ostara. A delicate solar floral fragrance inspired by spring’s cheery yellow flower, the daffodil. When I smell it, I see yellow. Ostara is a modern version of strong floral scent refreshed with aldehydes and fresh green notes. The opening of Ostara is true to the scent of Daffodils, lush green stems, leaves, and earth. Bergamot, Juniper and Spearmint provide a fresh, lively and crisp edge, while Violet Leaf Absolute adds an earthy, vegetal facet. As Ostara dries down, it become soft and delicate. Vanilla and musk, add a slightly sweet, creamy-fluffy effect that finishes powdery. The sillage is light, but the longevity is excellent! An instant classic, I would say!

Natalie Cola,
The Etiket Insider Beauty Editor

Penhaligon’s Ostara EDT

Top Notes: Clementine, Bergamot, Red Berries, Juniper, Spearmint, Blackcurrant Bud, Violet Leaf Absolute

Middle Notes: Hyacinth, Narcissus, Beeswax, Cyclamen, Ylang Ylang, Hawthorn, Wisteria

Base Notes: Vanilla, Benzoin, Musk, Amber, White Wood Effects

Olfactive Family: Floral Green

Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour

Availability: In-store and online.

If you like Penhaligon’s Ostara EDT, you may also like: Amouage Refelection Woman and Eau d’Italie Au Lac.

Discover these fragrances and many more! At Etiket we now offers samples of all fragrances that we carry including complimentary shipping to anywhere in Canada!

CLICK HERE for more details about our Fragrance Sample Program!

ETRO Rajasthan Perfume Review

A bottle of ETRO Rajasthan perfume is something in itself. Beautiful paisley in bright fuchsia, orange ...

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A bottle of ETRO Rajasthan perfume is something in itself. Beautiful paisley in bright fuchsia, orange …

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