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Pai Skincare Tonic Century Flower Lotus & Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Defence Mist
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Pai Skincare Tonic Century Flower Lotus & Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Defence Mist
Pai Skincare UK

Century Flower™ Face Mist

£42.00

100ml / 3.4 fl.oz

A barrier defence mist clinically proven to reduce flare-ups by rebuilding your skin's barrier at the deepest level, not just soothing the surface.

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Century Flower™ Face Mist

£42.00

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Vegan

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Powered By Green Chemistry

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Cruelty Free
Why You'll Love It

YOUR BARRIER BUDDY

This 100% alcohol-free infusion cools, calms and hydrates sensitive skin, gently replenishing moisture with its ultra-fine spray. Now in a larger bottle with an improved atomiser, for an even more satisfying spritz.

Circulating within the Lotus Flower is a living water, which drinks up minerals and antioxidants from the soil to feed and protect the plant. Our clever extraction process retains all that goodness – but it’s not holding the fort on its own. While Lotus brings the calm, Hyaluronic Acid delivers on hydration and Prebiotic Inulin rebalances the skin’s microbiota, forming a natural shield. Then there’s our Deep Sea Magnesium and Minerals Extract – an anti-inflammatory and restorative complex which travels rapidly through the skin, improving its health along the way.

Spritz with abandon to combat dryness and sensitivity, or to take the heat out of any situation. Just the tonic your skin needs.

Directions

Close your eyes and press down slowly on the pump for a long, continuous mist. Move the bottle gently from side to side so skin gets an even spritz from forehead to neck.

Use after cleansing as the first layer in your routine, then follow with your chosen serum, moisturiser or oil. The good bit: layer it between each step too. Those deep sea minerals and hyaluronic acid help pull your other products deeper into skin, so everything works harder.

Keep it on your desk, in your bag, wherever. Century Flower works brilliantly throughout the day, under or over makeup, whenever skin needs a barrier boost or just a moment of calm.

Full Ingredients

Aqua (water), Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water* (orange floral water), Pentylene Glycol, Nelumbo, Glycerin, Zinc Lactate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Inulin, Sea Water Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Fructose, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.

Naturally occurring in essential oils: Linalool.

100% natural origin.

*Organic

Recycling

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

Unscrew the pump and cap from the glass bottle. Once separated, clean all parts. Place the glass bottle in your household recycling and place the pump and cap in your Pai mailer for delivery back to us.

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.

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Key Ingredients

  • Lotus Root

    Rich in minerals and antioxidants, living water is extracted from the roots of the Lotus plant. It helps protect the skin from free-radical damage and angry flare-ups.

  • 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.

  • Prebiotic Inulin

    Extracted from chicory roots, this protective prebiotic rebalances the skin’s microbiota to form a natural defensive shield – keeping the skin barrier healthy to help calm sensitivity. We only source our Inulin from suppliers that ensure it's scientifically tested for its prebiotic properties.

  • Deep Sea Magnesium & Minerals Extract

    This natural complex deeply penetrates the skin, absorbing rapidly through the dermal layers to improve skin health at every level. Its blend of magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc and other trace elements has a regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect, strengthening the skin barrier for a calmer complexion.

  • Orange Blossom

    Living water extracted from bitter orange flowers, research suggests that Neroli can be used to stimulate cutaneous circulation. That means glowy things for your complexion. And the scent relaxes your senses, too.

Sarah Brown, Pai Founder

"Our mist blends the active water from the root of the Lotus – a nutrient-rich plant juice with the exact pH of healthy skin – with scientifically-proven prebiotics and Hyaluronic Acid. The Lotus plant can lie dormant for up to 100 years before the right circumstances coax it into regenerating. This is the love your skin needs to bloom again."

SARAH BROWN
FOUNDER, PAI SKINCARE

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is Century Flower and what does it do for my skin?

Century Flower is a barrier defence face mist clinically proven to strengthen skin barrier function and reduce the occurrence of flare-ups. It works through four mechanisms simultaneously: calming active inflammation via lotus root water and zinc lactate, rebuilding barrier architecture with deep sea minerals in free ion form, rebalancing the skin's microbiome with prebiotic inulin from chicory root, and delivering multi-level hydration through hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans. It's 100% natural, alcohol-free and essential oil-free, so the gentle floral scent comes entirely from naturally occurring compounds in the orange blossom water.

How do I use Century Flower in my skincare routine?

Close your eyes and spritz over face and neck after cleansing to use it as your toning step. You can also layer it between serums, moisturisers and oils to encourage deeper product penetration and lock in moisture. It works brilliantly throughout the day too, under or over makeup, whenever your skin needs a calming hydration boost. The ultra-fine continuous spray from the improved atomiser means you get an even, satisfying mist every time.

Is Century Flower suitable for redness, rosacea or a damaged skin barrier?

This is exactly what Century Flower was designed for. A clinical study confirmed it strengthens barrier function and reduces the occurrence of flare-ups, addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms. It works across rosacea, contact dermatitis, post-retinoid sensitivity and over-exfoliation, and the formula removes both alcohol and essential oils, the two most common irritant triggers in skincare for reactive skin.

I have oily skin. Do I need a face mist?

Oily skin is often dehydrated skin overcompensating, and a lightweight mist can help rebalance that cycle. Century Flower is non-comedogenic, and its Zinc Lactate helps regulate excess sebum while suppressing the inflammatory cytokines that can worsen breakouts. The formula is completely oil-free, alcohol-free and essential oil-free, so there's nothing to strip your skin into producing more oil.

Is Century Flower safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Century Flower is confirmed safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The formula contains no retinoids, no essential oils, no alcohol and no known pregnancy-contraindicated ingredients. It's COSMOS Natural certified, 100% natural origin, and independently patch tested for sensitive skin, making it a reliable option when your skin may be more reactive than usual.

Can I use Century Flower alongside other active ingredients like retinol, vitamin C or AHAs?

Absolutely. Century Flower is a natural partner for potent actives because it actively rebuilds the barrier function that retinol and AHAs can temporarily compromise. Spritz it after cleansing and before your active serum to prep skin, or layer it between steps to encourage deeper product penetration and lock in moisture. The alcohol-free, essential oil-free formula adds zero irritant load to an already active-heavy routine.

How long does Century Flower take to show results?

You'll feel an immediate cooling, calming effect as the living waters soothe reactive skin on contact. The deeper benefits build over weeks: the deep sea minerals progressively upregulate barrier-building proteins like filaggrin and collagen with each application, while the magnesium activates your skin's own Hyaluronic Acid production, so hydration compounds rather than plateaus. An 11-woman clinical study confirmed measurable barrier strengthening and reduced flare-ups with consistent use.

What certifications does Century Flower have and what's it free from?

Century Flower is COSMOS Natural certified by the Soil Association, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, verified vegan, dermatologist tested and approved, non-comedogenic, and independently patch tested. It's free from alcohol, essential oils, added fragrance, parabens, silicones, sulfates, mineral oil, phthalates, gluten, soy, palm and dyes. The Linalool listed in the INCI is a naturally occurring compound in the orange blossom water, not an added fragrance ingredient.

What are the 'living waters' in Century Flower and how are they different from botanical extracts?

The Lotus Root Water and Orange Blossom Water are living waters, meaning they're extracted directly from within the plant rather than being reconstituted botanical extracts dissolved in water. This preserves the plant's native complex of hydrosoluble vitamins, trace elements, mineral salts and amino acids in their natural ratios. Lotus root is particularly rich in bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol, triterpenoids and polyphenols, with a clinical trial on 21 volunteers confirming its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

What is the deep sea mineral technology in Century Flower and why does it matter?

The formula contains a patented extract of magnesium and 78+ trace minerals harvested from Irish coastal waters, delivered in free ion form with 100% bioavailability. Laser absorption studies show these minerals reach the dermal microvasculature in just 23 minutes, compared to the salt or oxide forms in most mineral skincare, which may never penetrate beyond the surface.

Six years of research at Dublin City University on 3D living human skin models demonstrated this technology regulates 500+ genes: upregulating filaggrin (the protein that builds the barrier's physical structure) and boosting collagen genes up to 20-fold, while downregulating repair-inhibiting genes like PTEN by 100-fold.

How does Century Flower support the skin's microbiome?

Inulin, a prebiotic from chicory root, selectively feeds beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Staphylococcus epidermidis while inhibiting pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus. A multi-omic 6-week clinical study confirmed measurable microbiome rebalancing, pathogen reduction, and enriched metabolic pathways that produce lactic acid (a natural moisturising factor) and skin lipid components that reinforce barrier function. Inulin also forms a protective surface film that reduces moisture evaporation, so the microbiome and hydration benefits work together.

How does the magnesium in Century Flower boost hyaluronic acid's effectiveness?

Magnesium is a required co-factor for Hyaluronic Acid synthesis, so the deep sea magnesium in Century Flower does double duty: it improves the efficacy of the topically applied HA in the formula, and it switches on your skin's own natural HA production. Studies from Dublin City University confirmed this mechanism, along with a 100% hydration increase sustained over 24 hours. That means hydration gets better the longer you use it, not just at the moment you spritz.

What makes Century Flower better than other face mists for sensitive skin?

Most face mists deliver surface hydration and a temporary soothing sensation. Century Flower is clinically proven to actually strengthen barrier function, with results confirmed in a clinical study, not just subjective feel-good claims. It's also 100% alcohol-free and essential oil-free, removing the two most common irritant triggers that many competing "sensitive skin" mists still contain.

Why should I choose Century Flower over a traditional toner?

Traditional toners are typically designed to remove residue or balance pH after cleansing. Century Flower does something fundamentally different: it's an active treatment step that rebuilds barrier architecture at the genetic level, with an 11-woman clinical study confirming it strengthens barrier function and reduces flare-ups. It also delivers prebiotic microbiome support, multi-depth hydration, and anti-inflammatory action across four molecular pathways, none of which a conventional toner is formulated to do.

How does Century Flower tackle inflammation through multiple pathways?

Four ingredients target redness through four different molecular routes: Lotus Root Water inhibits cutaneous neuropeptides and suppresses TNF-α-induced IL-6 and IL-8; Orange Blossom Water modulates the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway; Zinc Lactate suppresses inflammatory cytokines linked to conditions like rosacea; and deep sea minerals downregulate inflammatory genes, including IL-8 by 50-fold and PTEN by 100-fold. This redundancy means if one pathway is less relevant to your skin, the others pick up the slack.

Overall rating: 4.6942935 / 5 from 736 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Century Flower™ Face Mist is highly regarded for its soothing and refreshing qualities, perfect for sensitive skin. Customers appreciate its ultra-fine spray, which hydrates and calms the skin effectively. The mist's refreshing scent and the large bottle size add to its appeal, making it a favorite among users.

Summary topics

  • Sensitivity Relief (4%): Customers expressed appreciation for the Pai products, stating that they are the best for sensitive skin.
  • Spray Effectiveness (6%): Customers loved the spray, describing it as soothing, amazing, and the best they've tried.
  • Mist Quality (8%): Customers loved the mist, describing it as refreshing, perfect, and their favorite facial mist.
  • Hydration Level (10%): It was noted by customers that this tonic is highly hydrating and has a refreshing scent.
  • Scent Quality (23%): Many customers raved about the smell, describing it as amazing, intoxicating, and lovely.

Review topics: [size, fragrance, improvement, issues, quality, smell, value, colour, irritation, results, skin, works, feels, texture, packaging, difference, looks, bottle, ingredients, service, amount, face, hydration, delivery, redness, breakouts, oil, toner, base, acne].

Review highlights

  • "Honestly such a good tonic my skin feels great and loved the rosehip oil that I got as a sample" — Mima O.
  • "Smells lovely, is refreshing and makes my skin feel Silky smooth and non-oily." — Lisa W.
  • "Not irritating, makes skin feel hydrated, application great, no rbbing into skin needed, decent scent" — Iris W.

Reviews

Formula doesn't work for me

"I'm pretty sad to say this spray just doesn't work for me. It is supposed to calm my skin, but immediately after spraying it on my skin gets red and irritated, it also really burns my eyes and for a long time. I shut them tightly but a little mist must get trapped on my eye lashes and it really irritates them. I wanted to love this product and really love other Pai products! The mist on the spray is some of the best I've used and the smell is wonderful. Additionally, I do feel like it hydrates my skin but not enough to suffer the consequences."

— Haley S. (3/5)

Génial

"Génial"

— Zoulikha B. (5/5)

One of my many go to Pai Skincare products

"It’s such a beautiful product; light, gentle and pure ingredients with a real feeling of freshness - my go to favourite"

— Antonia C. (5/5)

Smells beautiful and feels great

"I love this. My skin feels stronger and the subtle scent of orange blossom is so lovely"

— Claire F. (5/5)

"Very refreshing and soothing."

— Miss (5/5)

Soothing relief

"A huge thank you for this soothing mist - my rosacea is calmer already after just a week of using the spray. I can't wait to try more of your products!"

— Anna T. (5/5)

Favorite mist

"Favorite mist"

— Nichole D. (5/5)

Face Mist

"The face mist makes my skin feel soft and more comfortable."

— Jane W. (5/5)

Irritated my skin

"Unfortunately it made my skin itchy and uncomfortable . I have contacted Pai skin customer services regarding my skin irritation , but haven’t received the reply ."

— Oksana (1/5)

Refreshing flower

"I have been using century flower for several years . It is a refreshing way to finish my cleansing routine before using a mix of my moisturiser and rosehip oil ."

— Carol M. (5/5)

Q&A

Hello, I’d like to know if the Glycerine and the Pentylene Glycol from the ingridient list of the Century Flower face mist are naturally derived or if they are synthetic chemicals? Thank you!
Hi Natalia! The ingredients in our Century Flower Mist are all naturally derived and the product is certified Cosmos Natural. You can read more about what this means [here](https://www.paiskincare.ie/pages/about-us). We hope this helps! Pai Customer Experience Team
Is it okay to use in the sun?
Hi, Yes, this product can be used whilst in the sun. We always advise that you apply SPF following any skincare routine in the morning and throughout the day if needed. Pai Customer Experience Team
hey :) is it suitable for sensitive skin ?
Hi Laureen! Century Flower is ideal for sensitive skin as it contains calming and hydrating ingredients to soothe flare-ups and replenish moisture. Additionally, it has been independently patch-tested to make sure it's suitable for sensitive and Eczema-prone skin. We hope this helps! Pai Customer Experience Team
Is this oil free?
Hi Helen! Our Century Flower Mist a water-based product and does not contain any oils. We hope this helps! Customer Experience Team
Quel gamme si enceinte
Bonjour Lebeau, Century Flower peut être utilisé tout au long de votre grossesse. Cependant, il contient un très faible pourcentage d'huiles essentielles. Si vous préférez éviter les huiles essentielles pendant votre premier trimestre, nous vous recommandons d'attendre votre deuxième trimestre avant d'introduire ce sérum dans votre routine de soins de la peau. De plus amples informations peuvent être trouvées [ici](https://support.paiskincare.live/hc/fr/articles/213255909-Je-suis-enceinte-Puis-je-utiliser-les-produits-Pai-pendant-la-grossesse-), ainsi qu'un liste de nos produits sans huiles essentielles. Pai Customer Experience Team
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