Exfoliating Toners Head to head

Paula's Choice 2% BHA vs Pixi Glow Tonic

The Paula's Choice 2% BHA leads on fragrance-free. The Pixi Glow Tonic leads on size. They are level on alcohol-free, vegan and cruelty-free. At list price the Pixi Glow Tonic is $8 cheaper.

Premium pick

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

$37

Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026

Model 118 ml

Leads on 1 of 5 specs

Pixi Glow Tonic
Cheaper option

Pixi Glow Tonic

$29

Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026

Model 250 ml

Leads on 1 of 5 specs

Who leads on specs?

1Paula's Choice 2% BHA
3level
1Pixi Glow Tonic

Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.

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Choose the Paula's Choice 2% BHA if

Fragrance-free matters more to you than the price difference.

Choose the Pixi Glow Tonic if

Size matters most, and you want to spend less.

Spec by spec

Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.

Spec Paula's Choice 2% BHA Pixi Glow Tonic Who leads
List price $37 $29 Pixi Glow Tonic
Key active Salicylic acid Glycolic acid For information
Key ingredient share 2% 5% For information
Size 118 ml 250 ml Pixi Glow Tonic
Fragrance-free Yes No Paula's Choice 2% BHA
Alcohol-free Yes Yes Level
Vegan Yes Yes Level
Cruelty-free Yes Yes Level
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Leads on 1 of 5 specs View on Amazon
Pixi Glow Tonic
Pixi Glow Tonic Leads on 1 of 5 specs View on Amazon
50% spec match

As a Paula's Choice 2% BHA alternative

250 ml for $29, alcohol-free, vegan and cruelty-free, but the active is 5% glycolic acid rather than salicylic acid. Pixi's own ingredient list includes fragrance.

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