Comparison between Pixi By Petra Glow Tonic vs. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 31

1
Water
1
Water
2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
2
Glycolic Acid
3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
4
Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
5
Glycolic Acid
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
6
Ammonium Glycolate
6
Propanediol
7
Glycerin
7
Glycerin
8
Butylene Glycol
8
Triethanolamine
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Uniqueness11 out of 23
47.8%
Uniqueness19 out of 31
61.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
12 out of 23
52%
chemical
10 out of 23
43%
natural
11 out of 31
35%
chemical
15 out of 31
48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Butylene Glycol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#5
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Glycine#14Sodium PCA#25Sodium Lactate#26
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2

Detailed view

Pixi By Petra Glow Tonic vs. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.
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#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
Position 3

#3Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Origin: No information
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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