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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are distinct skincare lines founded in 1999 and 1980, respectively. The British brand is beloved for gentle toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the Japanese brand elevates transformative moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, and balancing toners with its signature ingredient, pitera, to suit acne-prone skin and dry sensitive skin best. Both offer targeted daily offerings and standout options for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, but they differ in formulation and heritage. Through regular application, each delivers reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular Pixi vs SK-II products

People Say

PixiSK-II
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Texture and Smoothness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Cooling, Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • Pleasant Scents Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Subtle rose fragrance, spa-like scent, not overpowering. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Slight downside is the price — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “bottle is very small — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Packaging and Application Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “cotton is too thick and heavy — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Residue and Texture Feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “quite thick consistency — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Pixi vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 638.27 · 91% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,470.10 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 981.35 · 95% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,468.63 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 842.16 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,424.45 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Pixi is better overall on this page, as Lovi rates its routines as Superior across every skin type. Reviewers also note that Pixi does better for radiance and glow, deep hydration and plumping, and soothing.

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi is an independent UK brand founded in 1999 that features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while SK-II is owned by Procter & Gamble and centers its products on Pitera. Lovi rates Pixi as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas SK-II has a High fit level.

Pixi or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior routine fit and SK-II as a High fit, with Pixi also offering key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help maintain moisture. Hyaluronic acid helps bind water in the skin to improve hydration.

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Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Pixi and SK-II both offer popular options, but Pixi is the superior choice for routine fit across dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin types. Reviewers note that Pixi products deliver better deep hydration and plumping, while SK-II leans toward texture and smoothness.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

When it comes to price and value concerns, Pixi is the more affordable option compared to SK-II.

Between Pixi and SK-II, which brand offers better results for radiance and glow?

Pixi offers better results for radiance and glow compared to SK-II.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, while SK-II was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products on this page, Pixi or SK-II?

SK-II has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product listed for SK-II contains no fragrance. In comparison, 7 of the 10 Pixi products on this page list no fragrance, while the remaining three contain fragrance.

Pixi or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior fit and SK-II as a High fit, with Pixi also outperforming SK-II in radiance and hydration categories on this page.

Pixi or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior fit and SK-II as a High fit. Pixi relies on soothing key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, though reviewers note that some products on this page may cause skin irritation and sensitivity.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Pixi or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Pixi and SK-II as having a Superior routine fit. Pixi relies on key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while SK-II features Pitera across its products on this page.

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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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