Best Glycolic Acid Toners
For Brighter-Looking Skin ✨

AN ICON SINCE 1999

One of the very first products created by Petra Strand and still one of Pixi's most beloved skincare essentials over 25 years later.

Glow Tonic combines 5% Glycolic Acid with soothing Aloe Vera and revitalizing Ginseng to help gently exfoliate, refine texture, and reveal naturally radiant-looking skin. Suitable for daily use and loved worldwide for over 25 years.

  • Exfoliates

  • Brightens

  • Refines

  • Cruelty Free
  • Skin-Loving Ingredients
  • Multi-Purpose
  • Vegan
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Daily Glow, Made Simple

5% Glycolic Acid

Helps gently exfoliate to improve the
appearance of texture and radiance

Aloe Vera & Ginseng

Help comfort and balance skin
while supporting daily exfoliation

Daily Radiance Support

Helps reveal smoother-looking,
brighter-looking skin over time

Suitable for Consistent Use

Designed for daily use on most skin types

Glow Tonic

Your Daily Exfoliating Glow Essential

This lightweight exfoliating toner helps visibly smooth, clarify and refresh skin while supporting a brighter-looking complexion.

  • Skin Types:

    Suitable for
    most skin types

  • Best For:

    Immediate Glow
    enhancements

  • How to Use:

    Sweep onto face, neck &
    décolletage with a cotton pad

  • When to Use:

    AM & PM

Beyond Your Face:
Unexpected Ways to Use
Glow Tonic

This gentle Glycolic Acid formula can help smooth rough elbows, soften dry cuticles, refresh hands
& maintain a more radiant-looking neck & décolletage. You can even lightly sweep it over flaky lips before
balm to help create a smoother, more comfortable finish.

Texture:

Lightweight, water-like feel

Skin Type Compatibility:

Suitable for most skin types

Finish:

Fresh, comfortable skin feel

Daily Use:

Designed for regular use

Key Ingredients Explained:

  • Glycolic Acid:

    Helps exfoliate and visibly refine texture

  • Aloe Vera:

    Helps soothe and hydrate skin

  • Panax Ginseng:

    Helps energize & revitalize the appearance
    of dull, tired-looking skin

Why Pixi Formulates This Way

Created by Petra Strand, Glow Tonic reflects Pixi's skin-first philosophy: balancing effective ingredients with botanical benefits for a routine that's both results-driven and easy to use. By pairing Glycolic Acid with Aloe Vera and Panax Ginseng, the formula delivers a refreshing daily skincare step designed to leave skin looking revitalized, balanced & radiant.

“Glow Tonic was one of the very first products I created for Pixi back in 1999. I wanted to develop an exfoliating toner that felt effective, yet balanced enough for daily use. More than 25 years later, it remains one of our most iconic formulas.”

Petra Strand, Pixi Beauty Founder

How Glow Tonic Stands Out

Feature Glow Tonic Typical Exfoliating Physical Scrub
Daily Use Friendly Yes Sometimes Sometimes
Exfoliation Method Chemical Chemical Physical
Skin-Comfort Ingredients Yes Varies Varies
Helps Improve Texture Yes Yes Varies
Helps Support Radiance Yes Varies Varies
Texture Lightweight Lightweight Grainy

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Glow Tonic Routine

Frequently Asked
Questions

What does Glow Tonic do?

Glow Tonic is an exfoliating toner that helps remove dead surface skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter and more radiant-looking skin. With continued use, it helps improve the appearance of uneven texture, visible
pores and dullness for Pixi's signature Glow.

Can Glow Tonic be used every day?

Yes. Glow Tonic is alcohol-free and formulated for daily use. It can be used morning and/or evening after cleansing, making it an easy way to maintain regular exfoliation as part of your skincare routine.

Is Glow Tonic suitable for sensitive skin?

Glow Tonic is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin types when introduced gradually. If you're new to acid
exfoliation, start by using it 2–3 times per week before increasing frequency based on your skin's needs.

Do I need SPF when using Glycolic Acid?

Yes. Because Glycolic Acid exfoliates the skin's surface, we recommend SPF is always used during the day. Daily sun protection helps protect freshly exfoliated skin and maintain your Glow-enhanced results.

What percentage of Glycolic Acid is in Glow Tonic?

Glow Tonic contains 5% Glycolic Acid. This carefully balanced level provides effective daily exfoliation while remaining gentle enough for regular use by most skin types.

What makes Glow Tonic different?

Glow Tonic combines the exfoliating benefits of 5% Glycolic Acid with Aloe Vera, Ginseng, Fructose and Sucrose to help keep skin feeling comfortable, hydrated and refreshed. Its gentle daily-use approach to exfoliation has made it one of Pixi's most-loved and award-winning skincare essentials.