{"id":65081,"date":"2025-12-05T13:42:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/produits\/non class\u00e9\/pate-grise-loriginale\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:57:55","slug":"original-gray-paste","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/products\/payot\/original-gray-paste\/","title":{"rendered":"Original gray paste"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hydroxystearic\/Linolenic\/Oleic Polygycerides<\/a>, TALC<\/a>, ZINC OXIDE<\/a> (Mineral UVB filter, SHORT UVA, LONG UVA, Whitening effect), Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate<\/a>, Sweet Almond Oil<\/a> (Sweet almond vegetable oil), TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE<\/a>, AQUA<\/a>, ICHTHAMMOL<\/a>, SODIUM SHALE OIL SULFONATE<\/a><\/p>\n

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target<\/h2>\n

The product Original gray paste<\/strong> of the brand Payot<\/strong> is primarily intended for skin prone to imperfections, particularly localized pimples and inflammatory breakouts. Its long-standing formula, recognized for decades, targets the regulation of excess sebum, rapid drying of lesions, and soothing of the skin. My expert opinion is that this product is in line with traditional localized treatments, with an absorbent and purifying approach that is suitable for combination to oily skin or skin prone to acne.<\/p>\n

Formula Analysis: Key Assets<\/h2>\n

Three key active ingredients structure the effectiveness of this product:<\/p>\n

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  • Zinc oxide<\/strong> : It acts as a drying agent, anti-inflammatory, and protector. It promotes healing of lesions while limiting bacterial proliferation.<\/li>\n
  • Ichthammol<\/strong> This traditional ingredient has antiseptic and soothing properties. It helps reduce inflammation and speed up the healing of pimples.<\/li>\n
  • Talcum powder<\/strong> It absorbs excess sebum and creates a dry environment that is unfavorable to the development of blemishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The synergy of these active ingredients gives P\u00e2te Grise a targeted, fast-acting, and effective action on specific imperfections, while respecting the skin's balance.<\/p>\n

    Tips and Application Ritual<\/h2>\n

    I recommend applying the Grey Paste in the evening, in a thick layer, directly onto the pimple, after cleansing the skin. It is best to use it alone on the affected area, without layering other irritating active ingredients such as retinoids or exfoliating acids. It can be combined with a gentle, moisturizing, non-comedogenic routine on the rest of the face.<\/p>\n

    My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion<\/h2>\n

    The strengths of this product lie in its targeted effectiveness, tolerance, and minimalist formulation. A slight drawback can be noted regarding its thick texture and whitening effect, which limit its use to the evening. In conclusion, Payot's P\u00e2te Grise remains a safe bet for quickly treating localized imperfections, with an excellent safety profile.<\/p>\n

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    The Verdict & Review beautydecoded:
    Dry skin: Very good
    Oily skin: Very good
    Anti-aging effectiveness: Very good \u2b50
    Effectiveness on blemishes: Limited \u25fc\ufe0f
    Effectiveness Hyperpigmentation: Good \u2705
    Effectiveness on redness: Good \u2705
    Sensitive skin: Good \u2705<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":65082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[481],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-65081","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-payot","pa_actif-amandeoil","pa_type-de-produit-creme","first","instock","product-type-external","entry","content-bg","loop-entry"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"product_cat":[{"value":481,"label":"Payot"}],"pa_actif":[{"value":566,"label":"amandeoil"}],"pa_type-de-produit":[{"value":540,"label":"creme"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/11-39.jpeg",600,600,false],"author_info":[],"comment_info":1,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/65081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65081"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=65081"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=65081"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=65081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}