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Glow Tonic

AHA Toner · $$

Glow Tonic

Pixi

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A 5% glycolic acid toner that dissolves the bonds between dead cells to smooth and brighten, buffered with witch hazel and aloe for gentler exfoliation.

Best for
Combination skin
Price
$$
Targets
BrighteningDark Spots
Key actives
Glycolic Acid (AHA), Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Benefits

  • 5% glycolic acid smooths texture and boosts radiance
  • Witch hazel and aloe soften the exfoliation
  • Panthenol adds hydration and soothing

Key ingredients explained

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

Exfoliant

As listed: Glycolic Acid

The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid, it weakens corneocyte cohesion to promote surface exfoliation and, with continued use, stimulates collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. It improves texture, dullness, and dark spots — but increases sun sensitivity.

In the guide

Glycerin

Humectant

A small humectant that attracts and holds water in the stratum corneum, delivered into the epidermis partly via aquaporin-3. It raises hydration, improves plasticity and desquamation, and supports barrier recovery — one of the best-evidenced moisturizing agents.

In the guide

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Soothing

As listed: Panthenol

The stable analog of vitamin B5, converted in skin to pantothenic acid. As a humectant it improves hydration and lowers water loss, while soothing irritation, reducing erythema, and supporting barrier repair and re-epithelialization.

In the guide

Full ingredient list

Water/Aqua/EauAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycolic AcidButylene GlycolGlycerinSodium HydroxideHamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractPanthenolPhenoxyethanolFragrance (Parfum)

Highlighted ingredients are explained above.

How to use

  1. 01Sweep over clean skin with a cotton pad, PM.
  2. 02Start 2-3 nights a week.
  3. 03Follow with SPF the next morning.

Warnings

  • Contains fragrance and witch hazel; patch test if sensitive.
  • Increases sun sensitivity.

Expert summary

The toner that popularized daily glycolic acid; a gentle 5% AHA in a soothing base makes it an easy entry point to chemical exfoliation for glow.

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