WORTH THE HYPE? | PIXI RETINOL TONIC REVIEW

The Pixi Glow Tonic (£18) and by now the Pixi Retinol Tonic is likely no stranger to you all. I have been trying the newest addition to the cult Tonic range for over a month, almost two months, now. I really wanted to give this a thorough try. I am about a third of the way through the bottle so I do think you get a lot of bang for your buck and it would last about three months if you are using it night and day every day and more if you are not. I purchased the 100ml version at Boots when it was ion offer along with the Glow Mud Cleanser (review here) which is already a favourite of mine. I have reviewed the Glow Tonic previously, here is the review, and although I did like it it wasn't my favourite product for my skin type. I have oily, combination skin which is acne prone so I was especially excited when I stumbled across this gem. 

Retinol is a firm favourite of many bloggers, it is a key ingredient that is beneficial for acne prone skin but for some reason I have always been hesitant to incorporate it into my routine. It might be because it is not so readily available in purchasable skincare products in the UK, until recently, and it might be because I don't think my acne is bad enough to warrant such an ingredient which to my mind is akin to acne medication. These were just my feelings and understanding of retinol, over the last two years I have seen it mentioned more and more and have paid attention to the benefits of this ingredient. Still, the thought of having overly sensitive skin and other concerns kept me from wanting to spend big bucks on a product that might not even work and might even damage my skin, because I already use a lot of potent products on my face. Thankfully, Pixi fully saved the day with this Retinol Tonic (£10), I love that it comes in two sizes, due to my doubts I grabbed the smaller size (100ml) and I love it dearly. I would happily buy the full size (250ml) at a later date/ 

I am not a skincare expert or a cosmetologist so I am only speaking for my experience of the product. All my doubts about it making my skin irritable and sensitive vanished the first time I used it, there are so many great nourishing ingredients in here that it wasn't a problem at all. My skin feels soft and nourished after being gently swiped with a lightly saturated cotton pad. It doesn't feel harsh or make my skin tingle. It's really a good product and I prefer it to the Glow Tonic. DId it clear my spots? No. But honestly one product will not magically erase acne, it is a combination of lifestyle, diet, stress, hygiene and skincare. My complexion has improved, to my eye it is brighter and my spots are more easily covered with makeup than they were before. I really appreciate Pixi skincare, they are a brand that I trust, I appreciate their packaging, their price point and the range of products that in my opinion work for all skin types because they are not strong in my opinion, and I do think that is a bad thing. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed this review, if you don't like leaving your house to shop then you can get Pixi products from Cult Beauty. Take care. 

What are your favourite products from Pixi by Petra?

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Kiran

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