Pixi Antioxidant Tonic for acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Betula Alba Juice
Low
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the toners alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 mild exfoliation and hydration for your acne-prone skin due to glycerin and Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, but lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts.
- It provides moderate hydration for your combination skin with glycerin, though it may not offer optimal results across all areas.
How to apply
- Use your hydrating toner in your AM and PM routine. Start 3x a week and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin to help it absorb better.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the eye area .
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 acne-prone skin?
Pixi Antioxidant Tonic is a weak match for acne-prone skin because it offers mild hydration and exfoliation from glycerin and fruit extract, but lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts. A product of this type needs effective soothing ingredients that provide excellent hydration and calming benefits for acne and blemishes without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this toner a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This toner is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts. To truly fit acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs effective soothing ingredients that provide excellent hydration and calming benefits for acne and blemishes without any risk of irritation.
What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What does Bilberry Fruit Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Bilberry fruit extract helps calm oily skin and protects it from daily damage. It may improve skin smoothness and overall complexion evenness.
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This toner goes after your cleanser and before your moisturizer in your morning routine, and it can also be used after your cleansing mask during your weekly routine. While it offers mild hydration, it is a weak match for acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts. Acne-prone skin needs ingredients that clear pores and soothe inflammation to help keep blemishes under control.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol, applying it after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. Because this is a weak match for your skin, acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes targeted ingredients to clear breakouts and soothe irritation.
How often should I use this toner?
This toner is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts. To properly care for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs blemish-fighting ingredients and targeted soothing agents to help clear pores and calm irritation.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This toner is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address breakouts. To truly help acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs blemish-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents.
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, 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, 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, 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 acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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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