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COSRX vs Pixi

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COSRX and Pixi are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a British skincare brand founded in 1999, respectively. The former is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, formulated with trusted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is known for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers crafted with gentle and effective formulas. Both brands suit oily skin best, with the first also suiting acne-prone skin and the second also suiting sensitive skin. They differ as the Korean brand focuses on balancing excess oil and soothing irritation with active components, whereas the British brand offers balanced care without heaviness or irritation.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Pixi products

People Say

COSRXPixi
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Glow, radiance and brightening Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Improves and smoothes skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “smoother skin — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formula Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Unpleasant texture and sticky residue Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Strong medicinal or chemical scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”

COSRX vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 638.27 · 91% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 981.35 · 95% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 842.16 · 93% fitBuy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Pixi: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but COSRX is better for gentle, non-stripping formulas and effective acne control, whereas Pixi stands out for radiance, glow, and brightening. For dry skin specifically, Lovi rates Pixi as Superior and COSRX as High.

What is the difference between COSRX and Pixi?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 that focuses heavily on acne and pore control with gentle formulas, while Pixi is a British brand founded in 1999 that excels in glow, radiance, and brightening toners. Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior fit for dry, combination, and mature skin, whereas COSRX achieves a High fit for those same skin types.

COSRX or Pixi for dry skin?

For dry skin, Pixi achieves a Superior routine fit, whereas COSRX achieves a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and moisture for dry skin.

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COSRX or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX and Pixi both offer effective moisturizers, with COSRX leaning toward snail mucin and propolis formulations that help improve skin texture and hydration, while Pixi focuses on botanical oil and mist blends that may provide deep radiance and glow.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Pixi?

This page does not compare the prices or affordability of COSRX and Pixi products.

COSRX or Pixi: which brand uses more fragrance in its products?

COSRX uses less fragrance, as only one of its 38 products on this page lists fragrance, whereas Pixi includes fragrance in 7 of its 10 products.

COSRX or Pixi: which brand has more options for acne control?

COSRX has more options for acne control, as the products on this page feature specialized items like the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and the Acne Pimple Master Patch.

COSRX or Pixi for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Pixi achieve a Superior fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that COSRX helps with effective acne and pore control, while Pixi provides radiance and glow.

COSRX or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Pixi achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. COSRX formulas are generally fragrance-free across their products, while Pixi has some fragranced items.

COSRX or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Pixi offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX features a wide range of products with Superior fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner, and is noted for effective acne control. Pixi also delivers a Superior fit for acne-prone skin with items like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, though reviewers note that Pixi products may involve strong fragrances.

COSRX or Pixi for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, Pixi has a Superior routine fit, while COSRX has a High routine fit. Pixi does better for glow, radiance, and brightening, whereas COSRX does better for improving skin texture and providing a gentle, non-stripping formula.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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