Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic versus Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 18, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
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.
Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic 29 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner 17 ingredients
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 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic 29 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic 29 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner 17 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract • Hexylene Glycol • Fructose • Glucose • Sucrose • Urea • Dextrin • Alanine • Glutamic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Hexyl Nicotinate • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Biotin • Panthenol • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Caramel • CI 14700
Water • Methylpropanediol • Glycolic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Niacinamide • Phenoxyethanol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Parfum • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Biosaccharide Gum-2 • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Acer Saccharum Extract
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. 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 WaterPixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidPixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 3.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 HydroxidePixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 5.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Ppg-26-Buteth-26.
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 24.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 OilPixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 25.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 26.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPixi Beauty Glow Tonic contains this as ingredient number 27.
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic 29 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner 17 ingredients
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic 29 ingredients
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic 29 ingredients
YSLDave
3 bottles through and i still love it
it's exfoliating but it's not too harsh, it can be used at night or day to prevent oly skin, i feel it's to...
3 bottles through and i still love it
it's exfoliating but it's not too harsh, it can be used at night or day to prevent oly skin, i feel it's to drying in winter during the day, but overall, a holy Grail to exfoliate the skin
Beauty Pie Dr Glycolic™ Pore-Purifying Glow Toner 17 ingredients
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