Is Pai Skincare vegan? Who owns Pai Skincare?
UK-based certified organic skincare brand specializing in sensitive skin solutions, formulated and manufactured in-house in London.
The short answer
Pai Skincare is owned by Famille C Participations. All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.
Is Pai Skincare vegan?
VeganAll products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Pai SkincareIs Pai Skincare cruelty-free?
Cruelty-freeNo animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Pai SkincareDoes Pai Skincare or its owner sell animal products?
No animal productsPai Skincare itself produces only vegan skincare products containing no animal-derived ingredients. The brand does not manufacture or sell animal-derived products in its own range.
Who owns Pai Skincare?
Famille C ParticipationsOwned by Famille C Participations
Official registrySource: Ethical Elephant
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Pai Skincare
- Parent company
Clarins, the ultimate parent company, does not meet cruelty-free standards. Clarins states it works to substitute animal testing with in vitro alternatives in countries where authorities mandate testing, but allows animal testing where legally required. Clarins sells products in mainland China and other markets where animal testing is mandated by law, meaning its products may be subject to animal testing.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
- Ultimate owner
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
B Corp
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
B Corp: Pai Skincare is recorded as certified.
COSMOS / Soil Association (Certified Organic)
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
COSMOS / Soil Association (Certified Organic): Pai Skincare is recorded as certified.
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International)
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International): Pai Skincare is recorded as certified.
The Vegan Society
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
The Vegan Society: Pai Skincare is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Pai Skincare as a brand of Famille C Participations, which sits under Groupe Clarins. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Pai Skincare appears on 4 schemes we check: B Corp, COSMOS / Soil Association (Certified Organic), Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International), The Vegan Society. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
On animal testing, our record for Famille C Participations states: Clarins, the ultimate parent company, does not meet cruelty-free standards. Clarins states it works to substitute animal testing with in vitro alternatives in countries where authorities mandate testing, but allows animal testing where legally required. Clarins sells products in mainland China and other markets where animal testing is mandated by law, meaning its products may be subject to animal testing. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pai Skincare vegan?
- All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Pai Skincare?
- Pai Skincare is recorded as owned by Famille C Participations, which is itself owned by Groupe Clarins.
- Is Pai Skincare cruelty-free?
- No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does Famille C Participations test on animals?
- Our record for Famille C Participations states: Clarins, the ultimate parent company, does not meet cruelty-free standards. Clarins states it works to substitute animal testing with in vitro alternatives in countries where authorities mandate testing, but allows animal testing where legally required. Clarins sells products in mainland China and other markets where animal testing is mandated by law, meaning its products may be subject to animal testing.