Pixi Antioxidant Tonic for oily skin
Glycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Betula Alba Juice
Low
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the toners alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 exfoliation for your oily skin due to Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, which provides mild chemical exfoliation, but this is not specialized enough to address oily shine effectively.
- Glycerin offers moderate hydration for your oily skin, but the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine every day to keep skin fresh.
- Apply this product after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your very 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 oily skin?
This toner is a weak match for oily skin because it only offers mild chemical exfoliation and moderate hydration without being specialized enough to manage oily shine effectively. To truly fit oily skin, a product of this type needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients along with specialized oil-controlling agents.
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for oily skin?
This toner is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks specialized oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine effectively. To truly fit oily skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients, lightweight moisture retainers like sodium hyaluronate or beta-glucan, and targeted oil-controlling agents.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Bilberry Fruit Extract do for oily skin?
Bilberry fruit extract helps improve overall complexion evenness and provides antioxidant support for oily skin. A product of this type for oily skin needs ingredients that help balance oil and keep pores clear without clogging them.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This toner goes in your morning routine right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Because it is a weak match for oily skin, an oily skin routine needs ingredients that offer specialized oil control and stronger blemish-fighting benefits.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying it after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. Because it offers only mild exfoliation and lacks strong oil control, oily skin using retinol needs a product that includes targeted oil-absorbing ingredients and stronger blemish-fighting agents.
How often should I use this toner?
This toner is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control. Oily skin needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine effectively.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This hydrating toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, though some users may experience a sticky finish or mild irritation. Oily skin of this type needs a formula with targeted oil-controlling ingredients and deeper pore-clearing care.
Is it 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, 2017The 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, 2001Fermented 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, 2024Betula 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, 2022
Why other toners fit oily 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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