I found this Glow Tonic at Pixi last week and my eyes immediately zoomed in on the ingredients. They are incredibly similar to P50 and I am really enjoying using it.
Pixi skincare is definitely no-frills, which I REALLY like. Anyone else sick of throwing away a heavy box that added £1.50 to the price of your product? I know I am.
Petra's sister Sofia trained as an aesthetician in Sweden to
degree level, she was based in Stockholm and was a facialist with a little
black book of Sweden's A list. She wanted to create a line that she could use
in her bespoke facials in Stockholm.
Sofia wanted to develop a range for Pixi that was based around purely: simplicity and efficacy, the skincare is hand made in small batches and packaged simply and priced sensibly as she wanted to encourage people to use the best quality skincare at a price they could afford. (TOTAL WIN)
The skincare is 'spin' free, over 12 years old and still is hand labelled/filled and very much anti-hype. There are no added fragrance/colour/fillers, with some products that are AMAZING for even hyper sensitive skins. It is definitely a results-driven range.
The Glow Tonic is an oil-free, alcohol-free, gentle but astringent toner. Heavy in aloe vera, it also contains witchhazel to tone and firm, smooth the appearance of the skin and soften the texture. Ginseng is a natural supplier of oxygen to the cells and horse chestnut stimulates the skin and circulation.
Glycolic loosens the excess accumulation of dead skin cells and thus exfoliates. It says for normal to dry and older skins but this will help all skin types in my opinion.
You can use 2 x day as a toner - will help diminish signs of sun damage and reduce fine lines.
AND: it's £16.00. SIXTEEN POUNDS. For 250ml.
And wait for it: I just called the store to fact check the price and Pixi is currently on a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
What it DOES have in common with P50 is that it not available online - you need to call the store on 0207 287 7211 or email storemanager@pixibeauty.com for mail order.
By far the BEST BOGOF offer I've seen in a long, long time.
You should also check out their masks. I'm working my way through them and in light of the promotion will move them up the list to review!
* PR Sample, but I'm buying this offer. No affiliate links and I have no business links to Pixi. Unfortunately ;)
Hi Caroline looks really good! Just wondering can I get this in the Pixi store in Carnaby st or is it online only? Also would this be suitable to use in the morning then my cane and austin retexturizing pads in the evening?
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Absolutely. Its instore only.
Deletewowee! Sounds too good to be true. Free postage?
ReplyDeleteDon't know. Don't push it though! Its s good offer! :)
DeleteJust emailed them. However Iv chickened out as I don't reccomend giving card details over email! I'll give them a ring tho...
DeleteThis is what they said....
"That is correct, this amazing product is on a special offer of Buy One Get One FREE. However, this is only available to purchase directly from us at the flagship store. You can place an order directly with us over the phone, through email or by popping into our store for more special treats.
The product retails at £16 and shipping fee will be £5
Here are our direct contact details for further info:
Telephone: 020-7287-7211
Email: store@pixibeauty.com
Hurry to avoid disappointment as we are selling out fast."
Sounds amazing, though I think it's only sold in the UK isn't it? x
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I don't know - try and email the store? x
Deletecan you use this along with alpha-h liquid gold? is it moisturising for dehydrated skin?
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Yes you can. Liquid Gold is a treatment - this and P50 are toners. Its ok for dehydration :)
DeleteThanks Caroline! My Caudalie Elixir finised a week ago and was looking to get a different toner. Just placed an order with the shop. The customer assistant said suddenly everyone has gone crazy for it this morning! :)
ReplyDeleteOh good I want them to do well! I like a little independent!
DeleteI really like the sound of this since I am almost finished with my bottle of P50v (*with phenol) and I am not sure what to get next. Unfortunately, I live in the US and it is not available to us. Do you have a recommendation for something with similar results that we can get over here?
ReplyDeleteCall the store and ask if they will ship?
DeleteCxx
No recommendations though?
DeleteHi Caroline. This might seem a silly question but is it the same brand as the Pixi brand that does the make up. If yes, do you think that they would sell it in Boots ? Or is it sth you can only find in Pixi stores ?
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day !
It's in their store only.
DeleteWow, this is exciting.
ReplyDeleteDidnt know if I could justify the price of getting p50 1970 lotion shipped from US at this time of year. Have e-mailed them at PIXI, eagerly await their response.
I wanted to ask Caroline, have you any experience of any of the Paulas Choice exfoliant liquids?
No but I would expect them to be good. Paula has a brain. :)
DeleteThanks for the heads up, I've been on the lookout for a new toner and this sounds great. I just placed my order for a couple of bottles with the lovely salesgirl at the store (who informed me that it's selling out fast!), and it should arrive with me either tomorrow or Monday. Top notch service!
ReplyDelete*doing my happy dance*
Good - let me know how you get on.
DeleteHi Caroline. I think I may have asked this in the clinic previously but could not find where I had originally posted it! Can you please recommend a couple of toners for me - I'm 27, did have quite bad acne but has nearly cleared up now (thanks to you) I'm not particularly dry or sensitive, just wanted something that will help with the remaining spots and not encourage others but also not strip my skin during winter. Thanks in advance! : )
ReplyDeleteThis one! :)
DeleteBUT ...what about the phenol? Can this work as well if it is missing the vital ingredient???
ReplyDeleteFrom what I understand the phenol in P50 is used as a mild anaesthetic/acid. However lovely it feels on the skin, it is indeed banned in the EU so we may as well get used to it! :(
DeleteJust ordered 2 and mentioned your review as the reason for purchase. Really looking forward to trying a new range.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think.
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ReplyDeleteHave just sent an e-mail off now to place an order.
So pleased with this news as I couldnt justify the cost of shipping p50 1970 from US at this time of year.
On a side note Caroline, I wanted to ask if you had any expereince of any of the Paulas' Choice exfoliating lotions?
Ooh, I'm now considering a trip up to Carnaby St tonight, but wondering whether your post means they've now sold out. Are Pixi really ready for the fame you've brought them? :)
ReplyDelete:) Just call them first if you're worried. :)
DeleteI went along and picked up the last bottle. You cleaned them out!
DeleteWHAT THE HECK IS P50???
ReplyDeleteLOL search the blog :)
DeleteHi Caroline. Thanks for the heads up - two bottles are winging their way to me right now. Please could you let us know of other Pixi goodies as the skin care is only in store and Carnaby Street is a 400 mile round trip for me! Thanks :) x
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great! I've never tried any pixi products but a lot of people seem to really like the brand lately! I might have to find out if we can get it in the US. Great review :-)
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I had no idea Pixi had a skin care line. That price is brilliant even for one bottle nevermind the BOGOF offer.
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Over the years many have tried to copy P50 but we all go back to it. I feel like there's no product like it in the world, that gives you such amazing results. I'll give this one a try but only because I can't get the original p50 for now.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a good one, found you guys through beauty mouth which I guess is your site?
ReplyDeleteCaroline, than you for being the most forthcoming and generous blogger ever!!
ReplyDeleteThere is a natural way to get healthy glowing skin - proper diet, exercise and taking antioxidant supplements. It can give you yonger looking skin and healthier skin inside and out.
ReplyDeleteAargh!!! Out of stock! They don't know if it will be back! Any alternatives?
ReplyDeleteSold out guys :(
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ReplyDeleteI've just phoned Pixi and was told they've now sold out, and unfortunately will not be getting any more stock in the future :(
ReplyDeletegutted, none left and not getting it back in ....... can you post a link for the P50 ?
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline, first off, amazing blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm extremely new to skincare and your blog has highlighted just how much you need to look after your skin.
I know you must get this a lot, but could you do a basic skin routine post? How to look after, maintain and build your own regime. And mention the staple products you should have as a part of it?
It would be amazing if you could :)
Thank you for this gem of a blog!x
Oh bother!, I tried to phone this morning, but was unable to speak with anyone. I do so hope that if this is being produced in the future they will take into account all the pent up demand from your readers Caroline.
ReplyDeleteAny recomendations for exfoliating toners please?
Big thanks for all the great information that you sus out for us.
Ali.
So disappointed it's sold out.Hopefully they will bring it back, it looks so promising. Can you have a word Caroline, you have the 'Mouth' meant in the nicest way.
ReplyDeletePerhaps mario badescu glycolic acid toner might be a suitable alternative.It's acohol free and contains only 2% glycolic acid.It's suitable for sensitive skin too.It can be bought online from beautybay .The ingredients are:Deionized Water (Aqua), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice) Gel, Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis Fruit) Extract, Glycolic Acid
ReplyDeleteGutted its sold out! And don't know if getting any back in stock?! *Screams and pulls hair out* :(
ReplyDeleteP50 link pretty please
ReplyDeleteHello Caroline, ginseng toner with glycolic acid 5% from Bravura London seems to me the same. Is it?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think about this brand?
For an adult cystic acne would you recommend more this toner or with 10% AHA/BHA.
OUT OF STOCK!!! ABSOLUTELY GUTTED!
ReplyDeleteOoh yes please let us know what you think of the two suggested by the anons above as alternatives? Was gutted when I got the email saying pixi had sold out, I really hope they bring it back :/ what do you think of the ren acidic toner compared to this? X
ReplyDeletep.s. cheat sheet suggestion - skin care by age - e.g. in your twenties extend routine down your neck, thirties add anti-aging whatevers, in your forties add x,y, z etc (I have no idea hence the cheat sheet idea :-P) x
This stuff is sold out as of...Friday! They have no timeline for when it will be back in stock either FYI!
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Sara
This looks so good. I love their little green minty mask you pop on for a few minutes. Really gets my skin looking lovely
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sounds fab thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm addicted to your page since I discovered it! (2 month ago)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your know-how! :)
What do you think about SkinCeuticals LHA Solution? By any far can it be compared to Liquid Gold?
I'm in Portugal and haven't discovered yet any sails site that delivers it (LG) here. Thanks
I'm currently using a Paula's Choice toner which seems to be working fairly well for me, but I was wondering what you thought about her products/ if you have ever tried them. She's hard to trust in my opinion sometimes because of how pushy she can be about her own products. I guess they are her products so her enthusiasm is understandable... but still. Anyways, what's your opinion? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBack in stock as of this morning but can't use BOGOF to get 2 tonics, as the offer is on I got one tonic and three masks for a sum total of £32.00 - Bargain! Thanks Caroline for bringing this to our attention
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline, do you know it's PH level?
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Hi Carolin,
ReplyDeleteI don´t know...I emailed them and asked if it´s possible to order the glow tonic and get shipping to germany. No reaction at all. I asked twice if they received my mail. Still no reaction.
Somebody else who got no response???
Trying to get my hands on this but, thinking its a no go. I've been searching online for 3 days for this product or P50 and seems there not available or not available to ship to Canada. I too emailed the store for the pixie toner and have had no response. Totally gutted!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to pick some of this up today - just to check, I can use this as a toner morning and night right? There's not an extra toning step that I've completely forgotten?
ReplyDeleteI think there's a waiting list. Sorry! And I'd spray another hydrating toner on top.
DeleteJust managed to get through on the phone after trying all morning! Was having a right paddy power haha
ReplyDeleteNot to sound stupid but do you just wash your flannels with normal washing detergents? Have read elsewhere that it's not good to??