Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic Versus Murad Clarifying Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic versus Murad Clarifying Toner .

Published on March 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

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Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic

Murad Clarifying Toner

Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Toner American Brand United States

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

Price

Ingredient Info

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Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

BHA

Vitamin C

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture (3)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (5)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Propanediol • Glycerin • Sodium PCA • Betaine • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salicylic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate • Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract • Lactic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Butylene Glycol • Alcohol • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Allantoin • Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Menthol • Menthoxypropanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Citral • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • CI 42090 • CI 60730

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.

Murad Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

MAP is created by combining ascorbic acid with magnesium salt. While MAP more gentle on the skin than ascorbic acid, it is thought to be less easily-absorbed into the skin.

Due to MAP's stability up to a pH level of 7, it is more stable to air and sunlight exposure than ascorbic acid. The best pH range for MAP is between 5 and 6.

Like other forms of Vitamin C, MAP has been shown to help reduce hyperpigmentation and simulate collagen production.

As an antioxidant, it helps protect your skin against the signs of aging.

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Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 13.

Murad Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 20.

Murad Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 19.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic contains this as ingredient number 25.

Murad Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients

64% are loved or liked

16% have mixed ratings

16% are disliked or very disliked

4% have no rating yet

32% are loved or liked

8% have mixed ratings

40% are disliked or very disliked

20% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Toner 25 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic 25 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)

sarape

3 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

I think i've been purchasing this Toner since i started in skincare. It's very lightweight and perfect for my very oily skin. It provides a very...

I think i've been purchasing this Toner since i started in skincare. It's very lightweight and perfect for my very oily skin. It provides a very gentle exfoliation (with BHA and AHA), so i can use it almost every day without irritating my face. Plus, it has a very mild and lovely smell, like something clean. I love it.