PAYOT combines advanced formulations, sensorial rituals, and expert techniques to deliver visible results and confidence-boosting experiences for every woman. Through a blend of natural ingredients, advanced formulations, and thoughtful application, PAYOT quickly gained recognition as a leader in skincare.
The Founding and Professional Legacy of PAYOT
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In 1920, Dr Nadia Payot founded PAYOT in Paris, pioneering the concept of the first facialist. Combining her medical expertise with a deep understanding of women’s skincare needs, she created products that paired effective formulations with expert techniques to enhance skin health, radiance, and confidence.
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In the 1950s, Dr Payot developed 42 facial massage movements called the PAYOT Method, inspired by the rejuvenating effects of dance, designed to boost product effectiveness and revitalise the skin. These professional techniques were crafted in collaboration with her laboratory and perfected in beauty institutes and spas, tailored to women’s needs.
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Today, with over 7 million professional treatments performed annually worldwide, this heritage continues to influence PAYOT skincare philosophy. Every product reflects salon-quality expertise, innovative formulations, and sensorial rituals, empowering women to enjoy visible results and confidence-boosting routines at home or in professional settings.
Global Prestige & Expert Formulation
For over a century, PAYOT has earned its place as a trusted authority in French skincare, celebrated in more than 70 countries and in thousands of beauty institutes, spas, and pharmacies worldwide. Its professional heritage — born in intimate Parisian salons and shaped by the original facialist philosophy — ensures every product delivers salon-quality results with clinical precision.
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Behind every formulation is PAYOT’s in-house laboratory, blending advanced cosmetic science with naturally derived active ingredients to create skincare that is both highly effective and deeply sensorial. Products are crafted to address adaptive skin needs, including:
- Dehydration and sensitivity
- Early signs of ageing
- Dullness and loss of radiance
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Environmental stressors such as pollution and climate
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By uniting professional prestige, global trust, and innovative formulation, PAYOT sets the standard for results-driven, sensorial French skincare, delivering immediate radiance and long-term skin health.
PAYOT Ranges Now Available at French Beauty Co
PAYOT offers expert skincare lines designed to address specific skin needs, allowing you to create personalised routines.
1. N°2 — Comfort for Sensitive, Reactive Skin
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The original soothing formula from Dr Payot, N°2 delivers gentle care.
- Calms redness and irritation
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- Protects against environmental stressors
Ideal for: sensitive or stressed skin.
2. Source — Deep, Adaptogenic Hydration
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Payot Source uses adaptogenic botanicals to restore moisture and resilience.
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Hydrates up to 72 hours
- Strengthens natural moisturising function
- Smooths and softens skin
Ideal for: dry or moisture-depleted skin.
3. Roselift— Firming, Lifting, Redensifying
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A slow-ageing line designed to rejuvenate and lift.
- Boosts collagen and elasticity
- Smooths wrinkles
- Restores contour and firmness
Ideal for: early signs of ageing or loss of firmness.
4. Pâte Grise — The Iconic French Blemish Solution
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A cult classic since the 1940s for blemish-prone skin.
- Purifies and decongests
- Reduces breakouts
- Clarifies and balances
Ideal for: early signs of ageing or loss of firmness.
5. My Payot — Everyday Glow & Vitality
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Boosts radiance and revitalises tired or stressed skin.
- Enhances glow
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Energises and evens complexion
- Antioxidant-rich, protecting against stress
Ideal for: dull, fatigued, or urban-stressed skin.
6. Nue — Clean, Gentle, Essential Cleansing
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Reinvented everyday cleansing for all skin types.
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Removes makeup and impurities
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Maintains natural balance
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Prepares skin for active treatments
Ideal for: city dwellers, makeup wearers, and all skin types.
PAYOT: Committed to Women, Skin & the Planet
PAYOT is more than skincare — it’s a brand with values at its core:
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For Women: Empowerment & Confidence
Empowering self-confidence through beauty is at the heart of PAYOT. For the brand, beauty is more than skin deep — it is a reflection of who we are inside and how we express ourselves outwardly. True radiance flows from the relationship we have with our skin, our body, and our face.
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Through its products, professional services, and signature techniques, PAYOT nurtures this connection between the body and the self, helping each person to strengthen confidence from within. It’s a holistic approach where skincare meets ritual, results, and self-expression, empowering women to feel radiant, aligned, and self-assured every day.
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For the Planet: Mindful, Responsible Action
Sustainability is central to PAYOT’s approach:
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Eliminated paper inserts in packaging
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100% recycled paper cartons
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Over 75% recyclable packaging materials
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Over 80% natural-origin ingredients in new formulas
Every product reflects PAYOT’s commitment to clean, responsible beauty without compromising the luxurious, sensorial experience that defines French skincare.
Explore PAYOT today at French Beauty Co.
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