The word is synonymous with Pixi beauty and the Glow Tonic collection is one of those you need to have in your stash and the latest collection features no less than five products which mixes some of the old with the new for that ultimate wow factor. If you hadn't guessed by now, I am a huge Pixi Beauty fan and have been for a number of years and have featured them on my blog quite a few times here, here and here.
The PR package above puts together a skincare routine that is easy to follow and with it comes a challenge of using these products for 30 days to see how your skin is afterwards.
The one product that needs very little introduction is Pixi Glow Tonic. It is enriched with 5% glycolic acid, which if you are not aware, is a natural derivative of sugar cane, and member of the alpha-hydroxy acid family (AHA). Gentle on the skin, its job is to exfoliate the skin by breaking down and removing those dead, dull and dry cells that cling onto the surface of the skin. Also included is Aloe Which soothes and hydrates the skin, Ginseng which helps to promote cell health and skin vibrancy, witch hazel which helps to firm and tone before horse chestnut which works to encourage blood flow, giving your complexion a naturally fresh and dewy radiance.
If you have never tried Glow Tonic before, then there is a 100ml bottle for just £10 whereas a 250ml bottle costs just £18, so it really is affordable.
The one product that needs very little introduction is Pixi Glow Tonic. It is enriched with 5% glycolic acid, which if you are not aware, is a natural derivative of sugar cane, and member of the alpha-hydroxy acid family (AHA). Gentle on the skin, its job is to exfoliate the skin by breaking down and removing those dead, dull and dry cells that cling onto the surface of the skin. Also included is Aloe Which soothes and hydrates the skin, Ginseng which helps to promote cell health and skin vibrancy, witch hazel which helps to firm and tone before horse chestnut which works to encourage blood flow, giving your complexion a naturally fresh and dewy radiance.
If you love Glow Tonic then this addition to the family might excite you. The Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel (£18) is described as being a hydrating cleansing gel which removes impurities without stripping the skin of essential moisture.
What this gel has done is essentially to take the ingredients from Glow Tonic and transform them into what can best be described as a lightly exfoliating gel textured cleanser. My skin has never had a problem using Glow Tonic, I know some find it really harsh and others cannot stand it, but my skin loves it, especially if I use it in moderation, but that I mean every 3-4 days in an evening, not every single day as some people have mistakenly done. So with the cleanser, I have found it to be quite a mild formulation, you certainly don't get the tingle of Glow Tonic and it does do quite a good job at removing makeup.
Its main ingredient is something called Moisclean™ and with it comes a unique blend containing glycolic acid, horse chestnut extract, aloe and ginseng that helps to refine and brighten complexion leaving skin energized and smooth. You can use this product both morning and evening and you simply apply a small amount to damp skin then massage gently for 30 seconds, avoiding eye area before rinsing.
I absolutely love serums, they are an integral part of my skincare routine, something I never actually thought I would say. From Pixi, we have the Glow Tonic Serum (£26)
This serum has the same ingredient profile as the original Glow Tonic but it comes with a hit of hydration due to the addition of glycerin alongside a slow release form of retinol to gently boost skin cell turnover while supporting the action of the glycolic acid. My skin absolutely drinks this serum whenever I apply it, it works wonders when you need that little bit of a kick and there is so tingly feeling when it is applied.
A new addition to the Pixi range is the pHenomenal Gel (£24). As the name suggests, this is a gel moisturiser which was created for use after cleansing to help to restore moisture, balance skin, and neutralise pH levels.
Whilst I cannot confirm as to whether or not it does neutralise those pH levels, what I can confirm it does is help restore moisture and balance the skin. It has no fragrance to speak of, so for those people who don't want their skincare to smell of flowers of citrus, then you will like this. It is also packed with a whole host of hydrating ingredients which includes water, glycerin, cucumber, emoillent Sodium Acrylate and glycereth, plus it also contains Betaine which is known to balance out moisture loss.
Where this cream stands out for me is after using a facemask, particularly one which leaves your skin literally needing a drink because it feels so taut and dry. An application of this cream and my skin feels soft, smooth but most importantly hydrated.
The one product within this collection that I really wasn't too sure about is On-The-Glow (£18) because it definitely isn't something you take to a rave and it isn't a stick highlighter.
The one product within this collection that I really wasn't too sure about is On-The-Glow (£18) because it definitely isn't something you take to a rave and it isn't a stick highlighter.
This is a solid moisturiser in stick form and it is one of those products which is perfect for having in your bag when you are on the go. Formulated with a unique mix of Vitamin D2, gentle acids and vitamins such as glycolic acid, caffeine and ginseng to protect, treat and increase moisture level immediately and for the long term.
To use, you simply twist the bottom of the stick, wipe across your skin and pat on any excess and what I love is that the stick can be used pretty much anywhere on the face, lips, body and hair. It is a little bit oilier than I was expecting it to be, but it doesn't leave your skin looking greasy, in fact, once you have massaged in the excess you would never know it had been on the skin. For me, this has become one of those products I have used more than I thought I would because it is just so simple to use.
This is quite the collection and it is one I have slowly been working my way through since it arrived. I am still to find a product from Pixi that I dislike and hate using, which is quite something because I do have a whole host of products I don't like from quite a few brands.
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