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Pai Labs Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Labs Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Labs Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Labs Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster
Pai Skincare UK
Pai Skincare UK

Stabilized Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster

$34.00

10ml / 0.3 fl.oz

Concentrated Vitamin C booster that brightens without irritation. Mix a drop or two into any moisturizer for more even, glowing skin all day.

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Brightens

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Evens skin tone

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Stabilized Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster

$34.00

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Vegan

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Powered By Green Chemistry

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Cruelty Free
Why You'll Love It

A force of nature to brighten dull skin.

Bring real brightening power to your routine with this concentrated 20% Vitamin C booster, built to lift dullness, smooth uneven tone and shield skin from everyday environmental stress. The active here is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, a stabilized, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C drawn from corn. Because it's intrinsically stable, there's no pH wrangling and no stabilizer cocktails involved. The last drop is as potent as the first.

Being oil-soluble gives it a natural pull toward your skin's lipid structures, so it absorbs more efficiently than the water-soluble Vitamin C most formulas rely on. Once inside the cells, it converts gradually to active ascorbic acid, delivering steady antioxidant protection across the day rather than a quick hit that fades within hours.

The upshot? One of the highest Vitamin C concentrations you'll come across, with none of the pH-related irritation. Add 1–2 drops to a moisturizer, serum or face oil you already love. Your skin, your call.

The oil base isn't just along for the ride either. Prickly pear seed oil delivers an exceptional dose of linoleic acid and Vitamin E to reinforce the barrier, blueberry seed oil contributes omega fatty acids and a second layer of antioxidant defense, and sunflower seed oil adds phytosterols to keep skin comfortable and hydrated.

Fragrance-free, free of essential oils, and patch tested on sensitive skin over 96 hours.

Directions

Mix 1–2 drops into your moisturizer, serum, or face oil, blend, and apply as you normally would. Done. Two drops, one seriously bright upgrade to whatever you're already using.

Mornings are prime time, when your skin can take full advantage of all-day antioxidant defense against UV and environmental stress. You can use it in the evening as well, but daytime is where this booster really pulls its weight.

Prefer to apply it straight? Press 1–2 drops directly onto dry, cleansed skin, then layer the rest of your routine over the top.

If your skin tends to run sensitive, begin with a single drop blended into your product of choice and build from there as your skin adjusts. Because this is oil-soluble vitamin C (no acidic pH involved), it's significantly gentler than traditional vitamin C serums, but there's no downside to easing in.

Pairs beautifully with C-2 Believe Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer for a complete brightening routine, or Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil if you prefer an oil base.

Full Ingredients

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* (sunflower oil), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Coconut Alkanes, Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil (prickly pear seed oil), Heptyl Undecylenate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil (bilberry), Tocopherol* (vitamin e).

63.8% Organic (of total, minus water and minerals) / 100% natural origin.

*Organic

Recycling

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

Unscrew the dropper and remove it from the bottle. Gently pull the glass pipette out of the dropper. Rinse the glass bottle and pipette, then place them in your curbside recycling. The dropper and rubber bulb are not curbside recyclable.

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.

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin C

    If you have a dull, uneven skin tone, this powerhouse is for you. Antioxidant Vitamin C - AKA Ascorbic Acid - is well known for its skin-brightening benefits. We source ours from corn, which is then stabilised in a high percentage that slowly releases on the skin for maximum results.

Sarah Brown, Pai Founder

"Vitamin C is one of skincare’s greatest glow-givers – so why should sensitive skin miss out? This powerhouse protects from free radicals as well as improving the appearance of dark spots - hello, brighter skin. Add in its ability to promote collagen production and enhance skin texture and you’ll see why it’s a must-have."

SARAH BROWN
FOUNDER, PAI SKINCARE

Frequently Asked Questions

What skin concerns is this booster best for, and who should choose it over other Pai brightening products?

This booster is designed for dull, uneven skin tone, dark spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It delivers a concentrated 20% dose of a single active, so it's ideal if you want to add targeted brightening power to products you already love.

If you'd prefer an all-in-one moisturiser with vitamin C built in, C-2 Believe is the easier route. For overnight brightening, Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil works while you sleep. And for targeted dark spots specifically, Fade Forward is your best bet.

How do I use this booster?

Add 1 to 2 drops into your daily moisturiser, serum, or face oil and apply as normal. It's best used in the daytime for antioxidant protection against UV and environmental damage, but works in the evening too. It's compatible with all Pai moisturisers and other skincare brands.

Is this suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, and this is one of its biggest advantages. Because ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate doesn't require acid stabilisation, there's zero pH-related irritation, even at a 20% concentration. It's been independently 96-hour patch tested on sensitive skin, and the formula is fragrance-free, essential oil-free, and non-comedogenic.

Can I use this during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Yes. This booster is confirmed safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The formula contains no retinoids, no essential oils, and no ingredients flagged for use during pregnancy.

Can I use this booster alongside other actives like retinoid, niacinamide, or AHAs?

Yes. Because this is oil-soluble and pH-neutral, it doesn't clash with other actives the way water-soluble vitamin C can. You can mix it into your moisturiser alongside niacinamide without issue, and it pairs well with Pai's Retinoid 0.3% Booster if you use vitamin C in the morning and retinoid in the evening. If you use AHAs or exfoliants, just apply them at a different step rather than mixing directly.

Why is this only 10ml?

Because you only need 1 to 2 drops per use, 10ml goes a long way. The booster format is designed to be highly concentrated rather than diluted into a larger bottle, so every drop delivers the full 20% vitamin C dose directly where your skin needs it.

How long before I see results from this vitamin C booster?

Antioxidant protection starts immediately with each application, since the slow-release mechanism provides sustained free radical defence throughout the day. For visible brightening and more even tone, published research on the active ingredient showed measurable suppression of pigmentation within 3 weeks. Wrinkle reduction was significant after 8 weeks in double-blind, placebo-controlled trials across 69 subjects using lower concentrations (1 to 3%) than this booster's 20%.

What do the supporting oils in the formula actually do?

Prickly pear seed oil delivers exceptionally high vitamin E (around 150% more than argan oil) plus linoleic acid to support your skin's ceramide production and barrier function. Blueberry seed oil adds omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids alongside anthocyanin antioxidants for a secondary layer of free radical protection. These aren't inert carriers; they actively enhance the formula's performance.

What certifications does this product have?

It's COSMOS Organic certified, Vegan Society certified, and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free. It's also free from parabens, silicones, sulfates, alcohol, fragrance, essential oils, and gluten. Pai is a certified B Corp as we try to be ethical about everything!

How does the slow-release mechanism work?

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is a prodrug, meaning it only becomes active vitamin C once it's inside your skin cells. After penetrating through the stratum corneum, intracellular esterases gradually cleave the molecule to release free ascorbic acid over hours, providing sustained antioxidant protection rather than the brief spike-and-decline of water-soluble forms. This slow conversion also activates Nrf2, your skin's master antioxidant regulator, which boosts your cells' own defence systems beyond what the vitamin C molecule alone provides.

What clinical evidence supports this ingredient for brightening?

A clinical study on 22 subjects found that topical ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate suppressed UVB-induced skin pigmentation after just 3 weeks, with the mechanism attributed to its reduction of reactive oxygen species that trigger melanocyte activation (Ochiai et al., 2006). Cell culture studies confirmed it inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that drives melanin production, at concentrations as low as 0.02%, working dose-dependently to suppress melanin synthesis. This booster delivers 20% concentration, far above the levels shown to be effective in published research.

What makes this Vitamin C booster different from other Vitamin C serums?

Most vitamin C serums use water-soluble L-ascorbic acid, which degrades quickly after opening and requires low pH levels that sting sensitive skin. This booster uses ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, an oil-soluble form that's inherently stable with no pH manipulation needed, so potency is guaranteed from the first drop to the last. Published research confirms skin cells absorb approximately 10x the concentration versus equivalent L-ascorbic acid, and the active remains in cells 40 to 80x longer.

Overall rating: 4.759009 / 5 from 444 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening Booster is a highly concentrated, all-natural formula designed for sensitive skin. It offers significant brightening benefits, improves skin tone, and provides a healthy glow. The lightweight oil formula is fragrance-free and suitable for all skin types.

Summary topics

  • Vitamin C Effectiveness (6%): Customers expressed appreciation for the vitamin C, stating it is the best they have ever used.
  • Oil Formula (6%): Customers loved this vitamin C oil for its lightweight formula and ability to keep fine lines at bay.
  • Skin Feel (16%): Based on a significant number of customers, this product makes their skin feel amazing and nourished.
  • Skin Look (11%): Customers keep praising how this product makes their skin look healthier, fresher, and glowing.
  • Product Booster (14%): It was noted by customers that this booster is great, brilliant, and the best they have used.

Review topics: [irritation, smell, weight, issues, improvement, skin, results, price, feels, texture, looks, works, glow, oil, spots, difference, bottle, complexion, formula, booster, face, amount, breakouts, serum, consistency, redness, hydration, vitamin c, compliments, light].

Review highlights

  • "I have had no reaction and my skin definitely looks brighter with a subtle glow." — Gail G.
  • "My skin looks healthier and brighter and a little goes a long way." — Kate S.
  • "Just a few drops of this and my skin feels more balanced and ready to deal with the cold dry air of winter." — Bpie

Reviews

Vit C booster

"Happy with the serum, a little goes a long way. Too soon to see any results yet"

— Chantelle K. (4/5)

Meilleur booster vitamine C

"C'est la 5 ème fois que je rachète le booster vitamine C et je continuerai à le faire. Il est devenu un incontournable de ma routine et après en avoir essayé deux autres de marques différentes, je peux que celui de Pai est le meilleur !"

— Laurie P. (5/5)

Radient & bright

"I've not had the chance to use my brightening booster yet."

— Joan H. (5/5)

Have not used it long

"Have not used it long enough, but so far my skin feels soft."

— Darja K. (5/5)

Excellent

"I can a difference"

— ORIT M. (5/5)

Great with C2 Believe

"Works well with the C2 Believe in boosting the smoothness of the moisturiser and aiding glow"

— Georgina J. (5/5)

Vitamin c booster

"This works great for brightening. Works well together with other boosters and regular moisturizer."

— Martha F. (5/5)

Brightening Results Without Irritation

"I’ve been using the Stabilised Vitamin C 20% Brightening treatment for a little while now, and it has become a reliable addition to my routine. Despite the high percentage of Vitamin C, the formula feels surprisingly gentle on the skin—no stinging, no redness, just a smooth application that absorbs well."

— Denis L. (5/5)

good product!

"I love pain skincare and have started to use it about a year ago. I introduced several boosters into my routine and am still figuring out how to create a nice daily and weekly cycle with them. I like the smell of this one, it is very lightweight and I use it with my back to life serum, I mix 2 drops into one pump of serum. I am not sure about the results yet but I do feel like it evens out my skin tone a bit if I use it regularly. I have some darker spots, which are old acne scars, that did not get lighter in color yet but I guess it takes time :) I will repurchase it!"

— Ralf S. (4/5)

Gentle and I think effective

"Hasn’t made my mildly sensitive skin react, I think it has helped with brightening and I’ve been using in combination with the peptides booster in the evening. Anything to stave off the pregnancy related glow-down!"

— Sophie G. (5/5)

Q&A

Bonjour, le sérum n’est pas complètement transparent et présente des dépôts verdâtres. Est-ce normal ?
Bonjour, Veuillez contacter notre service client afin que nous puissions examiner cela. Équipe Expérience Client Pai
Will this Vitamin C booster break down SPF? Asking as oil tends to do that and do not want to waste product!
Hi Kirsten, Our Vitamin C Booster will not break down SPF. Rather, Vitamin C is great teamed with SPF during the day as it further protects the skin from free radicals from UV rays. Alternatively, you can apply the Booster on to the skin first and allow it to absorb and then follow with applying SPF on top. Pai Customer Experience Team
Hello, can I please combine vitamin C serum with hyaluronic acid serum? Can they be combined with the cream together or should I space them? Thank you very much
Hi Anna! Yes, our Boosters are customisable and can be used together and mixed into your cream. There is no need to space them unless you feel the specific need to. We hope this helps! Pai Customer Experience Team
Hello, I have a lot of sun spots on my face and arms. Can I add a few drops into my body lotion for my arms?
Hi Alex, Yes, you can mix this into your body lotion to help brighten and fade the dark spots on your arms. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties which will also help protect the skin from UV. Pai Customer Experience Team
If I add this to my moisturizer, can I expect it to A) be slightly less effective than if I were to use it directly on my skin and B) be a bit more gentle?
Hi Tiffany, Thank you for getting in touch. We would suggest adding any of the boosters to your Moisturiser, especially Vitamin C booster. You may also like to add it to Rosehip Oil a few times a week, at night, as they work really well together. Customer Experience Team Member
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