Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser .
Last updated on March 08, 2024. Published on March 19, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Ingredient Info
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel 36 ingredients
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel 36 ingredients
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel 36 ingredients
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Allantoin • Panthenol • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water • Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate • Saponaria Officinalis Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Veronica Officinalis Leaf Extract • Glycolic Acid • Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract • Betaine • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Tocopherol • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Carbomer • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Potassium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Juniperus Mexicana Oil • Limonene • Phenoxyethanol
Propanediol • Glycerin • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Salicylic Acid • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Betaine • Zinc PCA • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Allantoin • Sodium Hydroxide • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Benzyl Alcohol • Coconut Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinPixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetainePixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel 36 ingredients
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients
Usage
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel 36 ingredients
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients
Reviews
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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel 36 ingredients
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients
Great option to keep skin clear
Very gentle, lightly foaming cleanser, love the short squeezable bottle with flip top cap, perfect for keeping in the shower. Effective but not stripping on the skin like some other SA cleansers I’ve...
Great option to keep skin clear
Very gentle, lightly foaming cleanser, love the short squeezable bottle with flip top cap, perfect for keeping in the shower. Effective but not stripping on the skin like some other SA cleansers I’ve tried. Free from pore clogging ingredients, this has become one of my all time favorite cleansers. For background, I have dry skin that is also prone to dehydration and is sensitive with a fair amount of surface redness on it so I only use this once per week. It’s not often I can use a foaming cleanser without it drying my skin and leaving it tight and itchy but this one is wonderful.
Good cleanser
Been using this a lot. Didn’t really do much to my skin, but it’s very cheap and a good daily cleanser for acne prone skin.
Good cleanser
Been using this a lot. Didn’t really do much to my skin, but it’s very cheap and a good daily cleanser for acne prone skin.
Texture: watery gel like
Smell: none
Pros:
It's a pretty good product for clearing mild acne. Although you have to keep in mind that it shouldn't be used daily, since it can cause sensitivity. Every other day works best for me. The...
Texture: watery gel like
Smell: none
Pros:
It's a pretty good product for clearing mild acne. Although you have to keep in mind that it shouldn't be used daily, since it can cause sensitivity. Every other day works best for me. The results started around the second month of use. It didn't completely clear my face in the four months I've used it, but it made a tremendous difference.
100% recommend, if your acne isn't too severe.
Cons:
It's too watery and doesn't foam enough, so I end up using a bit much and the bottle lasts me much less time than other alternatives.
Solid 4- 4.5
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