Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic Versus Hydropeptide Pre-Treatment Toner

Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic Versus Hydropeptide Pre-Treatment Toner Detailed comparison of Pixi Beauty Clarity Tonic versus Hydropeptide Pre-Treatment Toner. This smoothing toner is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Glycolic Acid to refine skin texture and clear breakouts. This smoothing toner is formulated around Lactic Acid and Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Propanediol Glycerin Sodium PCA Betaine Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate Glycolic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Salicylic Acid Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Centella Asiatica Extract Saccharum Officinarum Extract Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract Lactic Acid Sodium Citrate Sodium Hydroxide Ethylhexylglycerin Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Phenoxyethanol Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol Polysorbate 20 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract Xanthan Gum Lactobacillus Ferment Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract Acer Saccharum Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate Morus Alba Leaf Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Allantoin Geranium Maculatum Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Citrus Limon Peel Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Limonene Citral Hydroxycitronellol Water, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Limonene, Citral, Hydroxycitronellol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing. One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs. Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties. Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this. Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4. Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on