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Pixi Clarity Tonic for combination skin

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One of the best toners for combination skin.

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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How to apply

  • Use your exfoliating toner during your PM routine. Start once a week and slowly build up if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply your exfoliating toner right after cleansing and before your favorite moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the exfoliating toner on clean and completely dry skin to get the best results for your combination skin.
  • Always avoid the sensitive eye area and wear daily SPF to protect your skin.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

Users with oily and acne-prone skin report that this tonic effectively reduces breakouts and minimizes pores without the harsh stinging often associated with acid toners. Many appreciate its alcohol-free, hydrating formula that gently exfoliates and smoothes texture, though some find it too mild for severe congestion.

Highlights

  • Clears acne and pores Often Mentioned
    • “cleared up acne”
    • “reduction in breakouts”
    • “keeps pores clean”
    • “calmed down active acne”
  • Gentle and non-irritating Often Mentioned
    • “gentle to skin”
    • “no stinging sensation”
    • “good for sensitive skin”
    • “didn't irritate my face”
  • Hydrating and non-drying Often Mentioned
    • “not drying at all”
    • “moisturizes the skin”
    • “leaves skin soft”
    • “hydrating formula”
  • Fragrance and alcohol-free Sometimes Noted
    • “no fragrance”
    • “alcohol free”
    • “smell is negligible”
    • “clean ingredient list”
  • Initial breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “started to break out”
    • “caused purging”
    • “breakouts didn't disappear”
  • Price vs. size Rarely Noted
    • “small size for price”
    • “expensive”
    • “bottle runs out fast”
  • Sticky residue Rarely Noted
    • “felt sticky afterwards”
    • “left a film”
    • “tacky finish”
  • Too gentle Rarely Noted
    • “didn't do anything”
    • “too slow for liking”
    • “too gentle for me”
    • “didn't see much change”

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Questions and answers

What makes Pixi Clarity Tonic one of the best fits for combination skin?

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid exfoliate and clear pores for combination skin, while aloe juice and glycerin provide essential moisture. Licorice root and centella extracts help soothe and calm the skin, and the formula is designed to minimize the risk of irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are a great fit for your combination skin because they effectively exfoliate and clear out pores, while aloe and glycerin provide essential hydration. Licorice root and centella asiatica help soothe and calm the skin, and the formula is unlikely to cause irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Salicylic Acid do for combination skin?

Salicylic acid helps clear clogged pores and balance oily areas while remaining gentle enough for dry spots on combination skin. It reduces breakouts and oiliness effectively with a low likelihood of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

What do Probiotics do for combination skin?

Probiotics help keep combination skin calm and balanced by supporting the skin barrier and reducing irritation across oily and dry areas. They may also improve skin moisture while helping to keep pores clear and skin smooth.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019

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

This exfoliating toner goes in the evening routine after cleansing, starting at once a week and slowly increasing frequency if your skin handles it well. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid clear out pores while aloe and glycerin keep the skin balanced and hydrated.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this exfoliating toner with retinol by applying the toner first, waiting for it to dry, and then applying your retinol on separate nights or starting slowly to keep your skin calm. Because both products renew the skin, using them together too often may lead to dryness or redness, so it is best to alternate them or introduce them gradually.

How often should I use this toner?

Start using this toner once a week to see how your skin responds, and if you tolerate it well and get good results, you can carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps you enjoy the exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid and salicylic acid while minimizing the risk of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause major breakouts on combination skin because its acids gently clear out pores while soothing ingredients help calm irritation. Initial breakouts are rare, but a low chance of mild purging may occur as the exfoliating ingredients lift away dead skin cells.

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • 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, 2023
  • Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010
  • A 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, 2020
  • Treatment 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
  • Repeated 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, 2000
  • Serial 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, 2017
  • A 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2018
  • Topical 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, 2010
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

Ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Pca, Betaine, Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract Extrait De Canne À Sucre Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

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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