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Resurrection Plant & Blue Tansy Oil Hydrating Mask
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Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Plant & Blue Tansy Oil Hydrating Mask
Resurrection Plant & Blue Tansy Oil Hydrating Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask
Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask

Resurrection Girl™ Hydrate Mask

£44.00

75ml / 2.5 fl.oz

A 10-minute hydrating mask that keeps working for up to 72 hours. Powered by resurrection plant extract to drench, soothe and revive even the most parched skin.

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Hydrating

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Resurrection Girl™ Hydrate Mask

£44.00

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Vegan

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Powered By Green Chemistry

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Cruelty Free
Why You'll Love It

THE DROUGHT IS OVER

Some plants can survive almost complete dehydration. Resurrection Plant is one of them.

Thriving in some of the world's harshest climates, this remarkable desert plant has evolved an extraordinary ability to protect itself from extreme water loss before springing back to life when moisture returns. Using advanced green extraction methods, we've harnessed that same natural resilience to help revive dehydrated skin.

Its unique complex of bioactive molecules—including Trehalose, Arbutin and Glycerol Glucoside—helps defend against dehydration stress, support the skin barrier and improve the movement of moisture through the skin's natural water channels (aquaporins). The result is skin that looks visibly smoother, brighter and more supple in just 10 minutes.

To amplify hydration even further, all natural fermented Hyaluronic Acid, biomimetic Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) sugars and Hydrolysed Glycosaminoglycans replenish moisture at multiple levels while reinforcing the skin's own moisture reservoir. Together they deliver hydration that continues working for up to 72 hours after rinsing.

Calming Blue Tansy Oil and microbiome-supporting prebiotic Inulin help soothe stressed, reactive skin while strengthening long-term skin resilience. Rich yet weightless, the cooling blue gel transforms into a silky milk on contact with water, leaving skin intensely hydrated, visibly plumper and glowing with healthy-looking radiance.

Independently tested on sensitive skin, for 4x longer than standard.

100% Natural. COSMOS Organic certified. Vegan. Cruelty-free.

Directions

Smooth a generous layer of the Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask gel onto clean, dry skin with dry hands, avoiding the eye area. Then do absolutely nothing for 10 minutes. Read something. Stare at the ceiling. You've earned it.

When time's up, wet your fingertips and massage gently. The gel transforms into a silky milk. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Follow with Back To Life Hydrating Serum and Love & Haight Moisturiser to keep the hydration momentum going.

Use once a week for maintenance, or 2-3 times a week when your skin is screaming for moisture. Tightness after a long flight, a brutal winter commute, one too many acids? This is your reset.

Full Ingredients

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* (sunflower oil), Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil* (sweet almond oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* (shea butter), Aqua (water), Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil*, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil*, Sucrose Laurate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water* (orange fruit water), Inulin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Tocopherol* (vitamin e), Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract* (resurrection leaf extract), Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil* (blue tansy oil), Fructose, Citric Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Citrate.

92.35% Organic (of total, minus water and minerals) / 100% natural origin.

*Organic

Recycling

Say no to landfill! Let's recycle everything! - Sarah

Resurrection Girl is packaged in a tube. Cut the tube partway along the top, below the crimp, so you can rinse it out. Please do not cut it off completely. Leave the cap on and send it back to us in your Pai mailer.

All Pai boxes, cartons, sleeves and inserts can be recycled with your household paper recycling.

The majority of your Pai packaging can be recycled at home, but some components need specialist recycling. We've partnered with a specialist programme to make this as easy as possible for our UK customers.

Keep your Pai mailer box (it can be flat packed for easy storage). Fill it with the packaging elements you can't recycle at home, and clearly label the box RECYCLING. Create your free returns label and drop it off at the post office.

Please note we are unable to accept glass or non-Pai packaging. Glass bottles can be separated and placed into your household recycling.

If you are in the UK and unsure what your local services accept, visit recyclenow.com.

Resurrection Girl Hydrate Mask

  • Clinically Proven

  • 91% saw instant hydration*

  • 87% saw softer, more supple skin*

  • 85% saw more radiant skin*

  • 72-hour sustained hydration**

  • 20% reduction in transepidermal water loss**

*One week independent consumer trial of 55 women
**28-day in vivo study, with confirmed upregulation of filaggrin and hyaluronan synthase-3 gene expression via DNA microarray analysis

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Key Ingredients

  • Resurrection Plant 

    So robust it can grow in rocky ground and survive dehydration, the Zulu name for this desert plant means ‘wakes from the dead’.  A trio of clever compounds - including Trehalose, which mimics your skin’s Natural Moisturising Factor - protect, brighten and moisturise for rapid renewal. It’s sustainably harvested too; sprigs are cut only from the base of the shrub so it can continue to grow and restore.

  • Hyaluronic Acid

    A sugar the body naturally produces, Hyaluronic Acid can hold between 10 and 50 times its weight in water, storing it like a reservoir for the skin – giving a long-lasting, moisturising effect. Our all-natural form comes from maize.

  • Blue Tansy Oil

    Aside from its calming deep blue hue, this mighty antioxidant and anti-inflammatory has a high reputation for soothing irritation in both skin and mind. Its delicate scent releases tension, while components including camphor aid healing and repair.

  • Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) Sugar Complex

    This plant-derived carbohydrate complex is near-identical to those found in the skin. It binds to it like a magnet to deeply hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier, for comfort that lasts.

Sarah Brown, Pai Founder

"Dry and dehydrated skin can be uncomfortable. And that tight, lacklustre feeling can soon bring on the blues, and leave you feeling sensitive in more ways than one. This fast-working, skin-quenching mask gives you a chance to take ten, hydrate, and recharge. Because you can’t pour from an empty cup."

SARAH BROWN
FOUNDER, PAI SKINCARE

Frequently Asked Questions

What skin concerns is Resurrection Girl best suited for?

It's designed for skin that feels tight, looks dull, or has lost its bounce, whether that's from seasonal changes, central heating, travel, over-exfoliation, or just inherently dry skin. The formula addresses both dehydration (lack of water) and dryness (lack of lipids) simultaneously, thanks to its combination of water-based hydrating actives and nourishing organic oils including camellia, plum seed, sunflower, and shea butter.

How do I use Resurrection Girl?

Apply a generous layer to clean, dry skin with dry hands, avoiding the eye area, and leave for 10 minutes. Add a little water to your face, massage as the gel transforms into a silky milk, then rinse with warm water. Follow with Back To Life Hydrating Serum and Love & Haight Hydrating Moisturiser for best results.

How often should I use this mask?

For very dehydrated skin that needs an intensive rescue, use 2-3 times per week. For maintenance, once a week is plenty. The NMF Sugar Complex bonds to keratin in your skin and can't be rinsed away, so each application continues attracting moisture for up to 72 hours between uses.

Is Resurrection Girl suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. The formula has been 96-hour patch tested on volunteers with sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Blue tansy oil provides anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic action through chamazulene, which calms reactive skin while the mask hydrates. It's also non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores.

Can I use Resurrection Girl if my skin is oily but dehydrated?

Absolutely. Dehydration is a lack of water, not oil, and the mask's hydrating actives target water levels specifically. Because it's a wash-off format, the nourishing oils condition your skin during the 10-minute treatment without leaving a greasy residue. In the consumer trial, 73% reported improved skin tightness and 78% saw more plump-looking skin, both signs of water being restored rather than oil being added.

Is this mask safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Yes, Resurrection Girl is confirmed safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It's made with 100% natural ingredients, is free from parabens, silicones, sulfates, and alcohol, and its self-preserving gel structure means no added preservatives are needed.

Does Resurrection Girl contain any allergens I should know about?

Two worth noting: sweet almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil), which is a tree nut derivative, and blue tansy oil (Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil), which is an essential oil. If you have a known tree nut allergy or essential oil sensitivity, patch test on a small area first. That said, the finished formula has been 96-hour patch tested on volunteers with sensitive and eczema-prone skin, and the product is certified hypoallergenic.

Why is the mask blue?

The ocean-blue colour comes from chamazulene, a compound that forms naturally during steam distillation of blue tansy flowers. It's not a dye or added colourant. Chamazulene is also a potent anti-inflammatory, so the colour is essentially a visible marker of the soothing actives at work.

What does the gel-to-milk texture transformation actually do?

The thick, honey-like gel phase keeps concentrated actives in close contact with your skin for the full 10 minutes, giving ingredients like the NMF Sugar Complex time to bond covalently to keratin. When you add water, the texture shifts to a silky milk that lifts the product away without stripping. It's a self-preserving gel structure too, meaning bacterial growth isn't supported and no added preservatives are needed.

How does Resurrection Girl fit alongside other Pai hydration products?

It's the intensive weekly treatment in Pai's Hydrate collection. Back To Life Serum and Love & Haight Moisturiser handle daily hydration, while Resurrection Girl delivers a deeper reset you use once or twice a week. For a complete dehydration rescue routine, you can also mix 1-2 drops of the Hyaluronic Acid 0.3% Booster into your moisturiser for an extra layer.

What is the resurrection plant and why is it in this mask?

Myrothamnus flabellifolia is a small woody shrub from southern Africa that can lose up to 95% of its cellular water, appear completely dead for years, then fully rehydrate within hours of rainfall. It survives this through three specific compounds: trehalose, which stabilises proteins and cell membranes during water loss; arbutin, which scavenges free radicals and inhibits tyrosinase to even skin tone; and glycerol glucoside, which upregulates aquaporin-3 water channels to improve moisture distribution. Applied to skin, these compounds don't just add water, they help protect and repair the structures that keep moisture in.

How does the prebiotic inulin in Resurrection Girl support my skin's microbiome?

Inulin, derived from chicory root, forms a protective surface film that selectively feeds beneficial skin bacteria like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Staphylococcus epidermidis while inhibiting pathogens. This microbiome support helps underpin sustained barrier health, so the hydration benefits of the mask are better maintained between uses.

What certifications does Resurrection Girl have?

It's COSMOS Organic certified by the Soil Association, with 92.35% organic content (excluding water) and 100% natural ingredients. It's also Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified, vegan, and dermatologist tested and approved.

What makes Resurrection Girl different from other hydrating masks?

Most hydrating masks stack standard humectants on the surface. Resurrection Girl uses a multi-depth system: hyaluronic acid at the surface, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans deeper in the epidermis (holding up to 1,000 times their weight in water), and NMF Sugar Complex bonded to keratin for up to 72 hours of sustained hydration after rinsing. A 2024 review also confirmed that trehalose and hyaluronic acid work synergistically, with trehalose protecting HA from glycation-induced degradation, making the hydration more durable rather than just more voluminous.

What clinical evidence supports Resurrection Girl's results?

In a 55-woman consumer trial on dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, 91% said skin felt hydrated and smoother after just two uses, 85% reported more radiant-looking skin, and 87% experienced a soothing effect. At the ingredient level, saccharide isomerate (NMF Sugar Complex) delivered 72-hour sustained hydration and a 20% reduction in transepidermal water loss in a 28-day in vivo study, with confirmed upregulation of filaggrin and hyaluronan synthase-3 gene expression via DNA microarray analysis.

Overall rating: 4.754647 / 5 from 269 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Resurrection Girl™ Mask is highly regarded for its intense hydration, leaving skin soft, smooth, and glowing. Customers appreciate its nourishing texture and pleasant scent, making it a top choice for those seeking to revive dry, lifeless skin.

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  • Skin Softness and Hydration (40%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that this product makes their skin feel soft and hydrated.
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Review highlights

  • "This mask is a real tube of joy, the texture is beautiful and it smells delicious." — Olivia M.
  • "This is a brilliant product and my skin feels amazing and looks so healthy after I have used it." — Emma B.
  • "It’s a lovely texture to apply and feels really hydrated as soon as it touches your skin." — Jenna W.

Reviews

Mask that really helps!

"M skin is glowing after the use! Great mask!"

— Adela P. (5/5)

Resurrection girl mask

"Excellent product left my skin lovely and soft 😊"

— Diane L. (5/5)

Resurrection Girl™ Hydrate Mask

"Love it"

— Marion H. (5/5)

Loved it!

"Best product ever, perfect for my sensitive skin. Will purchase again."

— Tamara H. (5/5)

Very good

"The resurrection girl mask I found very good gives the skin a nice feel and glow"

— Barbara B. (5/5)

The perfect weekly treat!

"A really nice gentle mask. I love the scent and texture. It makes my skin feel soothed and nourished after using it."

— Louise C. (4/5)

Luxury

"I love the way the mask feels, it leaves my skin feeling luxurious and soft."

— Miss A. (5/5)

Lovely mask

"I think this is a lovely hydration mask, possibly my skin isn’t super dry so I don’t overall notice a massive difference, but like all pai products it leaves your skin better, even if only a little, and generally having pai products as my skincare now has overall improved my skin massively, I just love their stuff!"

— Bronagh F. (4/5)

Great

"Perfect"

— Sandrine R. (5/5)

So hydrating!

"I love how hydrated my skin feels after using this mask!"

— Magi S. (5/5)

Q&A

Would it be appropriate to use this mask as a “leave on” option? No rinsing?
Hi Ruby, This mask is designed to sit on the skin and then be rinsed off. It won't absorb fully into the skin however you can leave it on for longer than the recommended time. I would suggest to follow up with [Back To Life](https://www.paiskincare.com/products/back-to-life-hydration-serum) or [Love & Haight](https://www.paiskincare.com/products/avocado-jojoba-hydrating-day-cream) for added hydration. Pai Customer Experience Team
Can Ressurection Girl Mask be used as an overnight treatment ?
Hi Agnieszka, Thank you for getting in touch. Our beautiful Resurrection Girl Mask is like a gel so it may be quite sticky and transfer to your pillow case as an overnight mask. This mask only needs 10 minutes to work its magic and hydrate your skin. You can leave it on longer if needed, rinse it away and then use your Oil or Serum and Moisturiser
Hello, is possibile use it during the Pregnancy?
Hi Angela! Our Resurrection Girl Mask is suitable throughout your entire pregnancy. However, if you prefer to avoid Essential Oils during your first trimester we suggest waiting until your second trimester before using this product. Further information can be found [here](https://support.paiskincare.com/hc/en-gb/articles/213255909-I-m-pregnant-Can-I-use-Pai-during-pregnancy-). Pai Customer Experience Team
Hello After application and rinsing off, how long do the effects last - in terms of days? Are the effects cumulative if used on a regular basis? Thank you.
Hi Joanna! You'll see immediate results straight away which last a few days but you'll notice the best results with regular use 1-2x weekly. Pai Customer Experience Team
Hallo, can I use the mask for eyes too? Thanks
Hi Stefanie, the mask can be applied up to the orbital bone (the bony area just beneath the eyes and the eye area will draw in the right level of hydration that it needs. Pai Customer Experience Team
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