pixi Glycolic Body Wash
pixi Pixi Glycolic Body Wash lists 20 ingredients on its label, 20 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
- Glycolic Acid
- Sodium Glycolate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Panax Ginseng Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Xanthan Gum
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Surfactant-based cleansing gel paired with glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation. Combined with various plant extracts like ginseng and aloe. Uses ethylhexylglycerin for enhanced preservation. Formulator's note: Acid concentration requires balancing cleansing power and irritation; extensive plant extracts provide diverse conditioning but increase allergen load, sensitive skin recommended for patch testing.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateCocamidopropylamine Oxide
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Glycolate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Panax Ginseng ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractParfum/FragranceXanthan GumTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropylamine Oxide | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Glycolate | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharum Officinarum Extract | MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acer Saccharum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
- Cationic/Amphoteric surfactant, foaming/conditioning; allergenic at high levels, blends with anions.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Sodium Glycolate
- Gentle buffering salt for adjusting formulation pH; use with soaps within neutral range.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Panax Ginseng Extract
- Ginseng extract, rich in ginsenosides, antioxidant; traditional ingredient, low levels in cosmetics, patch test for sensitive.
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.
- Saccharum Officinarum Extract
- Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
- Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.
- Acer Saccharum Extract
- Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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