Pixi Glow Peel Pads for dry sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Rose Water
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Salicylic AcidAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry or flaky skin due to the presence of glycolic acid and lactic acid, which provide general skincare benefits but are not specifically targeted for your existing issues.
- Glycerin offers humectant action suitable for dry skin, but the formula lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients to fully address your dryness.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with dryness. Start ⏳3 times a week only if your sensitive skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your favorite moisturizer .
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and avoid any rubbing. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before layering.
- Since your skin is reactive and sensitive, apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for better tolerance.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, these exfoliating pads are highly effective for improving skin texture and brightness, and minimizing pores. Users frequently report a strong tingling sensation and some find them too harsh or irritating, particularly those with sensitive skin.
Highlights
Noticeable brightening Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin is noticeably brighter”
- “Face was actually brighter”
- “Complexion looks brighter”
Smooths skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth”
- “Skin texture appeared blurred”
- “Smooths rough texture quickly”
Convenient to use Often Mentioned
- “Easy to use”
- “Convenient pre-soaked pads”
- “Right amount of product on each pad”
Strong tingling Often Mentioned
- “Massive burning sensation”
- “Strong tingling sensation”
- “Can cause tingling”
Minimizes pores Sometimes Noted
- “Larger pores have now almost vanished”
- “See them shrink within minutes”
- “Help minimize clogged pores”
Too harsh Sometimes Noted
- “Not for those with super-sensitive skin”
- “May be too strong”
- “Irritating and drying”
Price concerns Rarely Noted
- “Slight downside is the price”
- “Considerably more expensive”
- “Worth the price”
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Questions and answers
How well do Pixi Glow Peel Pads work for dry sensitive skin?
Pixi Glow Peel Pads work moderately well for dry sensitive skin by offering gentle exfoliation and basic hydration, though they lack enough softening and barrier-sealing ingredients to fully treat dryness. An exfoliant treatment for dry sensitive skin needs soothing moisturizers, skin-barrier supporters, and gentle hydrating ingredients to lock in moisture and protect against irritation.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid, lactic acid, and glycerin make this exfoliant a fit for dry sensitive skin by providing moderate smoothing and hydration. However, an exfoliant treatment for this skin type needs rich moisturizing ingredients to lock in hydration and protect the skin barrier.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
What does Rose Water do for dry sensitive skin?
Rose water helps calm dry sensitive skin while leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Because it is gentle, it is unlikely to cause irritation and makes a refreshing addition to your daily routine.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This exfoliant goes in the evening routine once a week as a treatment step, and people who tolerate it well and see good results may carefully use it more often. To truly fit dry skin, a product of this type needs enough softening and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant and retinol in your routine, but apply them on different nights to lower the likelihood of irritation on your sensitive skin. When using this product, your dry and sensitive skin needs rich softening and sealing ingredients like plant oils or butters to lock in moisture.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this treatment once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well without irritation, you may carefully use it more often. A product for this skin needs rich softening and sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture and soothe dryness.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, but the acids may cause some tingling or irritation. Dry skin of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients and protective sealants to lock in moisture and prevent flaking.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (sd alcohol 40-b).
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, 2017Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other products fit dry sensitive skin better
In 50 participants with sensitive skin, a Ceramide NP C15-containing emollient improved skin barrier function with a significant reduction in transepidermal water loss and induced modest changes in skin microbiota compared to the vehicle.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2026Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Glycolic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Witch Hazel Water, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride
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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