Pixi In-Shower Steam Facial

Pixi In-Shower Steam Facial

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sorbitan isostearate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gel-to-oil formula deeply cleanses and nourishes”
Source: Pixi Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.7%
Sorbitan isostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.65%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~1.5–2.3%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Jasminum officinale extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Mentha viridis extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Salvia officinalis extract—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Camellia japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~3.6–5.5%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Water~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~3.6–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Acacia seyal gum extract~3–4.4%
Formula
Avena strigosa seed extract~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus aurantifolia oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Beta-glucan~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Jasminum officinale extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Melissa officinalis extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Mentha viridis extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Camellia japonica flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Soluble collagen~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Propanediol, Water, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acacia seyal gum extract, Avena strigosa seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Beta-glucan, Chamomilla recutita extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Mentha viridis extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Camellia japonica flower extract, Soluble collagen, Lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene

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Product summary

"Pixi - In-Shower Steam Facial" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.65%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
  • Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.15% - 0.65% and glycerin 22.00% - 33.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Pixi" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 27.00$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

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