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Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other toners 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 hydration for your oily skin, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing humectant benefits that support overall skin health.
  • Allantoin offers soothing properties, which are beneficial for general skincare, though the formula does not directly target the primary concern of controlling oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and is unlikely to cause irritation.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users with dry and dehydrated skin frequently report that this mist provides an instant, lightweight surge of moisture, leaving a dewy, glowing finish that works well over makeup. The formula is also often praised for its soothing properties and pleasant scent. However, a significant number of reviewers criticize the spray nozzle for dispensing large, uneven droplets rather than a fine mist.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration”
    • “skin feels plump”
    • “lifesaver for dry skin”
    • “hydration hero”
  • Lightweight & non-sticky Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly”
    • “featherlight formula”
    • “no greasy residue”
    • “doesn't feel heavy”
  • Poor spray nozzle Often Mentioned
    • “Spits large droplets”
    • “aggressive sprayer”
    • “leaves wet spots”
    • “uneven mist”
  • Dewy glow Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves a nice glow”
    • “natural dewy finish”
    • “makes skin look healthy”
    • “glass skin effect”
  • Soothing scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Smells fresh”
    • “clean scent”
    • “relaxing spa smell”
    • “light floral fragrance”
  • Versatile application Sometimes Noted
    • “Great over makeup”
    • “perfect first layer”
    • “refreshes powder”
    • “mid-day pick-me-up”
  • Price for size Sometimes Noted
    • “Bottle is too small”
    • “expensive for amount”
    • “runs out quickly”
    • “not good value”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “Scent is too strong”
    • “smells like old lady perfume”
    • “lingering floral smell”
    • “irritating fragrance”
  • Insufficient moisture Rarely Noted
    • “Felt like just water”
    • “didn't do much”
    • “dried my skin out”
    • “needs more hydration”
  • Sticky residue Rarely Noted
    • “Left face tacky”
    • “felt sticky after drying”
    • “film on skin”

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Questions and answers

How well does Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist work for oily skin?

Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist works moderately well for oily skin by providing light moisture with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but it does not control oily shine. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but a product for this skin needs oil-controlling agents to manage excess shine effectively.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and oat extract make this toner a moderate fit by providing hydration and soothing benefits without clogging pores. Because this product lacks oil-controlling agents, an oily skin type needs lightweight formulas with targeted ingredients that actively manage excess shine and balance oil production.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

What does Oat Extract do for oily skin?

Oat Extract helps calm and balance oily skin by delivering natural ceramides that support the skin barrier without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores and helps keep skin smooth and comfortable. However, because oily skin often needs ingredients that manage excess oil and gently clear pores, this type of product works best when it also includes lightweight, clarifying ingredients.

Experimental Dermatology, 2015International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026

Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This hydrating toner goes after cleansing and before your moisturizer in both your morning and weekly routines. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, though an oily skin routine also needs ingredients that actively help control excess shine.

Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this hydrating toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to keep your skin calm and comfortable while the retinol works. An oily skin routine needs ingredients that help control shine and balance oil production.

How often should I use this toner?

You can use this hydrating toner daily in your morning routine, as it is safe for oily skin and unlikely to cause irritation. Because it does not control oily shine, oily skin also needs ingredients and products that target excess oil.

Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and has a safe profile that avoids irritation. However, because it does not control oily shine, oily skin types generally need lightweight hydration alongside ingredients that help balance excess oil.

Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

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, 2017
  • Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018
  • Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
  • Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Prophylactic application of a topical scar gel containing Allium cepae extract, allantoin, and heparin significantly improves patient-assessed scar color, stiffness, and irregularity compared to no treatment in women following a cesarean section.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2014
  • Prophylactic use of a topical gel containing Allium cepa extract, allantoin and heparin significantly reduced vascularity, pigmentation and height of scars compared to an untreated control group and in intra-individual analysis in 120 patients after caesarean section.

    Journal of Wound Care, 2020
  • Topical treatment with sphingolipids and glycosaminoglycans attenuated clinical worsening and reduced CADESI and PVAS scores compared to the untreated control group in house dust mite-allergic beagle dogs.

    BMC Veterinary Research, 2020
  • Glycosaminoglycans restored type I collagen synthesis, reduced matrix metalloproteinase-1 levels, upregulated tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, and attenuated apoptosis in tumor necrosis factor-alpha-stimulated human dermal fibroblasts by inhibiting extracellular signal-regulated kinase/activator protein-1 signaling.

    International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018
  • Fraction 3 of glycosaminoglycans from Liparis tessellatus eggs showed 20.1% tyrosinase inhibition at 50mg/mL and effective skin regeneration activities at 200mg/mL against skin fibroblast CCD-986sk cell lines.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2017

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, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Allantoin, Ceteareth-20, Trideceth-10, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Disodium Edta, Parfum, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Lecithin, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate

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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