- “Glycolic acid is the smallest molecular weight of the AHA family”24:57–25:00
- “You can get burns from it, which can lead to pigmentation”25:11–25:13
- “I'm not a big fan of glycolic acid, full stop, when it comes to skin of color”25:19–25:20
- “5% is quite a high concentration of glycolic acid to leave on all night”24:53–24:55
- “The seventh ingredient is witch hazel”26:04–26:07
- “I don't mind this as a wash-off product, maybe one to two times at night a week, but I certainly wouldn't leave it on all night, every night. Definitely not for skin of color”
- Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026
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Pixi is a drugstore brand that leans into dewy, glowy finishes across both makeup and skincare. Their blush formulas — especially the liquid and stick versions — get consistent praise for melting into the skin and giving a fresh, youthful look, though they can be too heavy for oily skin and some products (like the Glow Mist) trade longevity for shine. The Endless Silky Eye Pen is a standout for its soft, long-wearing, waterline-safe formula. Overall, Pixi suits people who want a lit-from-within look and don't mind a shorter wear time for that glow.
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