Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide versus Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic .
Published on June 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Price
Ingredient Info
Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic 37 ingredients
Water • Citrus Grandis Peel Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Ascorbic Acid • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Beta-Carotene • Ferulic Acid • Tocopherol • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Mentha Piperita Extract • Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Citrus Junos Peel Extract • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycine Soja Oil • Phospholipids • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic contains this as ingredient number 4.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilNivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateNivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 11.
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic contains this as ingredient number 37.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic contains this as ingredient number 34.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic 37 ingredients
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic 37 ingredients
Reviews
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Toner with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 15 ingredients
Pixi Beauty Vitamin-C Tonic 37 ingredients
sarape
Buying a product containing Vitamin-C without an airless and opaque packaging was such a rookie mistake that I won't do again. The product was good...
Buying a product containing Vitamin-C without an airless and opaque packaging was such a rookie mistake that I won't do again. The product was good for the first month, but after that it just started to oxidize and turned brown in a couple weeks, even after storaging it away from the light. Plus, the benefits aren't that great: Smells good and it's lightweight an hydrating, but I don't think it does anything for your skin in the long run. The only positive point is the price, but still, I wouldn't recommend buying it. If you still interested in getting a toner from Pixi, "Clarity" and "Glow" are just amazing and worth every penny.
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