Pixi Glow Tonic Review
Long time readers of my blog know that I am not typically a toner fan. Today I am sharing the Pixi Glow Tonic with you, because this product has changed my mind.
Pixi Glow Tonic Review
About Pixi Glow Tonic
Exfoliating facial glow tonic. It helps tone, firm and tighten the skin. It removes dead skin cells for healthier looking skin. For normal to dry, aging and sensitive skin.
- Saturate a cotton pad with the tonic and sweep across face, neck and décolletage
- Can be used AM and PM after cleansing.
- Cruelty free
- Alcohol free
Price
$29 for 8.5 fl.oz
Ingredients
Deionized water, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, Horse Chestnut Extracts, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid and Ammonium Glycolate, Hexylene Glycol, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Urea Dextrin, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Hexylnicotinate, Ginseng Extract, Potassium Alum, Diazolidinyl Urea, Biotin, pixi Natural Fragrant Oil. Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid-5%, partially neutralized by Ammonium Hydroxide.
Perhaps because my skin was combo and sensitive for the longest time, toner never appealed to me. It just seemed like an extra step that served no purpose. However, now that my skin has changed because of my rosacea meds, I have found a use for it!
After I apply my moisturizer with SPF, I wait a half hour and then I apply my Mirvaso medication. This medication takes away most of the redness (pink cast) that my skin has due to rosacea. However, after using Mirvaso, it will leave a white film on my skin sometimes that looks like my skin is peeling off and dry. I’ve found that by using the Pixi Glow Tonic, it will remove this film and leave my skin glowing and soft.
While this may not be the way most people use it, I love it for this purpose! It’s a non-drying product and it really just makes my face feel refreshed.
How do you use toner, if you use it?
Pros
- Alcohol free
- Cruelty free
- Nice, non-drying formula
Cons
- If you’re not a toner fan, skip this.
I’ve just started using this a couple of weeks ago and have found a large improvement in the texture of my skin and some of my dark acne spots!
i really want to try this next! i love toners and i’ve heard so much about this one. however, i never seem to find this when i go to target!
traditionally toners are to rebalance the ph of skin and close pores after cleansing. i like to use mine in lieu of morning face wash. sometimes i’ll also use it as a carrier if i have a serum or moisturizer that’s too thick/sticky to spread easily.
I’ve heard a lot of good reviews on this product, I have been contemplating trying it.
Do you put on more sunscreen after toning with this? I ask because not only might the act of toning wipe off the sunscreen you’ve already applied (which was probably not enough in the first place if it’s billed as a moisturizer with SPF)–but it might make you more sensitive to the sun. The active ingredient, glycolic acid, is an AHA, the type of exfoliant which increases the skin’s sensitivity to UV exposure (leading to increased risk of sunburn, tanning/freckling, and cancer). Sorry, I’m just concerned!
Hi Helena, so here’s how this works. I apply my moisturizer with SPF and let it sink in for about a half an hour. Then I apply my Mirvaso medication and let it sink in, usually for about a half an hour. After that, I wipe with the toner if I’m experiencing the weird white film. I’m not supposed to apply more moisturizer after the Mirvaso, but I could potentially do it after I use the toner.
Wow! I’ve been searching for a cruelty free but affordable toner. I’ll give this a go. Thanks for the review!
You’re welcome!
I love this toner and believe me I have used a lot! For years I used DDF 10% Glycolic toner until my skin got too sensitive for it. This is perfect for me now and really does leave skin glowing! but is still gentle!
Yeah I’m happy it doesn’t irritate my face.