| Ingredient | Function | Acne | Irritant | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Water
|
Solvent | 1 | ||
|
Glycolic Acid
5%
|
Exfoliator, Whitening | 1-4 | ||
|
Sodium Hydroxide
|
pH Adjusters | 1-4 | ||
|
Butylene Glycol
|
Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
Glycerin
|
Solvent, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1-2 |
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
|
Skin conditioning | 1-3 | ||
|
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
|
Skin conditioning, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent | 1 | ||
|
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
|
Skin conditioning | 1 | ||
|
Hexylene Glycol
|
Surfactant, Solvent, Emulsifier | 2 | 1 | 1 |
|
Fructose
|
Moisturizer | 1 | ||
|
Glucose
|
Moisturizer | 1 | ||
|
Sucrose
|
Moisturizer | 1 | ||
|
Urea
|
Antistatic, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer, Anti-inflammatory, Exfoliator | 1-3 | ||
|
Dextrin
|
Viscosity Control | 1 | ||
|
Alanine
|
Antistatic, Moisturizer | 1 | ||
|
Glutamic Acid
|
Antioxidant | 1 | ||
|
Aspartic acid
|
Antistatic, Moisturizer | 1 | ||
|
Hexyl nicotinate
|
Skin conditioning | 1 | ||
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
|
Skin conditioning, Plant extract, Emollient | 1 | ||
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
|
2 | |||
|
Disodium EDTA
|
Viscosity Control | 1 | ||
|
Biotin
|
1 | |||
|
Panthenol
|
Antistatic, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer, Anti-inflammatory | 0 | 0 | 1 |
|
PPG-26-Buteth-26
|
Antistatic, Emulsifier | 1-2 | ||
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
|
Surfactant, Emulsifier | 1-3 | ||
|
Phenoxyethanol
|
Preservative | 2-4 | ||
|
Fragrance
|
Fragrance | 4 | ||
|
Caramel
|
Pigment | 1 | ||
|
Benzyl Benzoate
|
Solvent, Fragrance | 4-5 | ||
|
Citral
|
Fragrance | 3-5 | ||
|
Citronellol
|
Fragrance | 3-4 | ||
|
Coumarin
|
Fragrance | 4-5 | ||
|
Geraniol
|
Fragrance | 3-5 | ||
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
|
Fragrance | 3 | ||
|
Hydroxycitronellal
|
Fragrance | 3-6 | ||
|
Limonene
|
Solvent, Fragrance | 4-5 | ||
|
Linalool
|
Fragrance | 3 | ||
|
CI 14700
|
Pigment | 4 |
PROS: Brightens your face after first use, it smells lovely, it gently exfoliates your face so you’ll not experience skin peeling unlike in other products, and it clears your blemishes in continued use. Lastly, it’s alcohol-free, paraben-free, and not tested on animals.
CONS: I don’t really see any cons besides you have to wear a sunscreen daily because AHA is an exfoliant and it strips a layer of your skin so it has less barrier to sun exposure. Although, I received feedback that some people get irritated by this product.
FULL REVIEW: http://stylevanity.com/2017/07/pixi-glow-tonic-review.html
FYI: I like this product, I prefer to use By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water because it suits my sensitive skin more.