Exfoliating Toners Pixi

Pixi Glow Tonic
Cheaper alternative to the Paula's Choice 2% BHA

Pixi Glow Tonic

Pixi · Model 250 ml

$29 Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Key active
Glycolic acid
Size
250 ml
Fragrance-free
No
Alcohol-free
Yes
Compare with the Paula's Choice 2% BHA

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As a cheaper alternative

50% spec match of the Paula's Choice 2% BHA

vs the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

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.

$8 less (22%) Ranked #4 of the Paula's Choice 2% BHA alternatives

Better

  • Size: 250 ml vs 118 ml

Matches

  • Alcohol-free
  • Vegan
  • Cruelty-free

Gives up

  • Key active: Glycolic acid
  • No fragrance-free

Full specifications

As Pixi publishes them. “Not listed” means the maker gives no figure.

Key active
Glycolic acid
Key ingredient share
5%
Size
250 ml
Fragrance-free
No
Alcohol-free
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Cruelty-free
Yes

Source: www.pixibeauty.com

What matters in exfoliating toners

The active ingredient decides this category: salicylic acid (a BHA) and glycolic acid (an AHA) exfoliate differently, so a cheaper bottle only matches if the maker names the same acid. After that, compare bottle size and the fragrance-free, alcohol-free, vegan and cruelty-free claims each maker prints.

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