Pixi Antioxidant Tonic for combination skin
Glycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Betula Alba Juice
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for combination skin; the toners alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your combination skin due to the presence of glycerin, but lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your oily shine.
- The formula provides general hydration benefits, though it does not contain ingredients specifically targeting oil control for your skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this hydrating toner in your AM and PM routines. Start 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this hydrating toner after your cleanser and before your moisturizer or SPF. This keeps your skin balanced and ready.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute before the next step.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better. Clean skin gives the best results for your oily shine goal.
- Avoid the eye area when using your hydrating toner. Always do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers find this product deeply hydrating and plumping, often resulting in a radiant glow and a unique serum-like texture. It is also frequently noted for its soothing properties, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Some users report a sticky finish, and a smaller number experienced irritation or breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration and plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “deeply hydrates and balances”
- “leaves skin plumper”
- “restores elasticity”
- “skin feels thirsty without it”
Boosts radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “adds a healthy glow”
- “brighter appearance”
- “instantly renewed radiance”
- “skin looks luminous”
Unique serum-like texture Often Mentioned
- “unique gel-like texture”
- “essence serum hybrid”
- “viscous and rich”
- “absorbs well”
Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “knocks my redness down”
- “very soothing”
- “no burning or stinging”
Sticky or tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “slightly tacky to touch”
- “leaves a film”
- “sticky at first”
- “feels heavy”
Application difficulties Rarely Noted
- “hard to use with cotton pad”
- “wastes product on pads”
- “better to use hands”
Skin irritation or breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “slight burning sensation”
- “irritated my skin”
- “rough texture after use”
Value and size concerns Rarely Noted
- “100ml is quite small”
- “not worth the price”
- “finished too quickly”
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Questions and answers
Why is Pixi Antioxidant Tonic a weak match for combination skin?
This toner is a weak match for combination skin because it offers only moderate hydration from glycerin and lacks specialized ingredients to directly control oily shine. A product of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that balance dry and oily areas without irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for combination skin?
This toner is a weak match because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your oily shine. A product of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients that provide benefits for oily shine without posing any risk of irritation.
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Bilberry Fruit Extract do for combination skin?
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This hydrating toner goes after cleansing in your morning routine, and after your cleansing mask and enzyme powder in your weekly routine. It offers moderate hydration, but combination skin of this type needs dedicated oil control ingredients to properly manage oily shine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with your retinol routine, applying it right after cleansing to keep your skin hydrated. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin, but because it is a weak match for combination skin, a routine for this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage oily shine.
How often should I use this toner?
This hydrating toner is a weak match for your combination skin because it offers moderate moisture but lacks specialized ingredients to directly manage your oily shine. To work well for combination skin, a toner of this type needs added oil-control ingredients.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This toner is unlikely to cause skin irritation or breakouts on combination skin because it has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. However, a product of this type needs oil-balancing and shine-controlling ingredients to properly care for combination skin.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Betula alba bark extract and Empetrum nigrum fruit juice upregulated barrier genes, strengthened the skin barrier, and showed significantly better skin restructuring, hydration, and TEWL compared to placebo and 3% niacinamide.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022A birch juice spray decreased lactic acid sting test scores, transepidermal water loss rates, skin blood perfusion, and redness, while increasing stratum corneum hydration and sensory nerve thresholds at 5 Hz in participants with sensitive skin compared to a control spray.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2023The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Fermented bilberry extract improved wrinkle depth, skin smoothness, roughness, firmness, elasticity, antioxidant capacity, and complexion evenness compared to a placebo in 66 subjects over 84 days.
Nutrients, 2024Topical application of oil-in-water creams containing wild bilberry leaves extract and seeds oil produced significant beneficial effects on the skin of healthy human volunteers.
Antioxidants, 2021Bilberry fruit extract incorporated into chitosan-based hydrogels demonstrated antioxidant, anti-hyaluronidase, and anti-tyrosinase activities, supporting their potential use in topical anti-aging preparations.
Antioxidants, 2024
Why other toners fit combination skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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