Pixi Glow Tonic

This is my first full review on my new blog! I sat here for a week or so, deliberating what my first product review would be and since my skin is my main concern, I thought I'd start with a facial skin product.

For those of you who are interested in knowing more about my skin type click here. In short though, I have combination skin, but still suffer from acne and slight scarring. I'm quite set in my routine, but as a part of starting my blogging journey I'm keen to try out new products. Currently my toner of choice is the Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion.

I recently ordered the Glamour Summer Edition Beauty Box from Latest in Beauty (which is fab and available here). One of the selling points of this box was the Pixi Glow Tonic. Upon arrival I couldn't wait to try it out, having heard such great things about it. It's only a small bottle, but I think you could get a weeks use out of it so it should give you a great idea of how your skin gets on with it. The Pixi Glow Tonic is COMPLETELY different to the Clinique Clarifying lotion, but I feel I need to provide a comparison of the two products, here's why:

Clinique Clarifying Lotion:

• Feels like a deep clean - Great at the end of the day
• Slightly drying effect on skin - Which helps to clear up my spots 
• Leaves skin feeling tingly and tightened 
• It has quite a strong odour 

Pixi Glow Tonic: 

• Leaves skin feeling hydrated and plumped up 
• Really does provide a GLOW 
• Feels slightly oily, but leaves skin looking dewy 
• Smells divine! 

I've found that I don't like oily feeling products on my skin at night time, I wake up with a shiny face and sweat in my eyes (it stings)! For that reason, the Clinique Clarifying Lotion is still my night time choice, it genuinely makes me feel fully clean at the end of a long day! That said, I've noticed that I LOVE using the Pixi Glow Tonic in the morning. As mentioned above, it does everything I want a toner to do during my morning routine; liven up my skin - giving it a glow, hydrating and plumping as well as smelling really fresh. It's perfect for Summer!

I have only been using the Glow Tonic for just under a week though, so I can't comment on the long term effect on my blemishes or overall skin condition. However, I'm have half a bottle left and conveniently I'm up in London next weekend so intend to pop into their shop to pick up a full sized bottle. It'd be fab if they offer any samples of other products or the ability to have a good play in store as I'm really intrigued to see what their other products look and feel like, especially their primer and eye-shadows! Keeping my fingers crossed I get time for a good browse! The Glamour Box also gives us a £5 off code to use in store or online, so I suppose it'd be rude not to!

You can purchase the Pixi Glow Tonic by visiting their website here.