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Pixi skincare

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, all crafted with gentle and effective formulas. Its products suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, offering balanced care without heaviness or irritation. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin. Through these targeted daily offerings, the brand delivers reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular Pixi products; for the whole Pixi range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Pixi toners and essences

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 31.6k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Pixi for instant brightening, deep hydration, and soothing properties. The most common complaints are skin irritation and fragranced formulas.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Glow Tonic”
    • “healthy radiance — Glow Mist”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Glow Tonic”
  • Lightweight and pleasant toners Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Rose Tonic”
    • “unique gel-like texture — Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Gentle and soothing toners Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms my redness instantly — Rose Tonic”
    • “doesn't sting — Glow Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Retinol Tonic”
  • Brightening and smoothing serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Easy to use — Glow Peel Pads”
  • Sticky or tacky residue Often Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “fragrance is overpowering — Rose Oil Blend”
  • Skin irritation and sensitivity Sometimes Noted
    • “burned my face — Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Absolutely not a fan of all the fragrance added. — Vitamin-C Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is Pixi good for oily skin?

Yes, Pixi fits oily skin well, as Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Products like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic offer Superior fit levels for oily skin.

Is Pixi worth it?

Pixi is worth considering since Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and glowing skin, though some note strong scents or a sticky feel.

What are Pixi's best products?

Pixi's best products are Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, and Hydrating Milky Mist, as Lovi rates them Superior for many skin types including oily, sensitive, and mature skin. Reviewers often mention that these toners feel lightweight and gentle while providing deep hydration and a bright glow.

Which Pixi moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Rose Oil Blend is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High.

Does Pixi cause breakouts?

Pixi is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as Lovi rates the brand's acne-prone routine as Superior and several items like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic rate Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin sensitivity and irritation, while key ingredients such as aloe vera help soothe skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Is Pixi fragrance-free?

The Pixi products on this page are not entirely fragrance-free, as 3 out of 10 products list a fragrance while the remaining 7 list none. Reviewers often note strong fragrance and scent issues with the brand.

What are the key ingredients in Pixi products?

The key ingredients found across Pixi products are aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which help deliver deep hydration to the skin. Topical hyaluronic acid may help support skin quality and wound healing.

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

How do I build a Pixi skincare routine?

To build a dry skin routine with Pixi, follow a morning routine with Hydrating Milky Mist and a moisturizer, an evening routine with Vitamin-C Serum, and weekly steps that include a nourishing mask and serum. Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for dry skin.

Where can I buy Pixi, and how much does it cost?

Pixi is available from stores in Australia, with prices ranging from A$43.25 to A$66.90 and most products costing between A$43.25 and A$60.96.

What are good alternatives to Pixi?

Good alternatives to Pixi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Charlotte Tilbury, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Pixi vs BYOMA: which is better?

Pixi and BYOMA both rate Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, so neither brand is better overall. Reviewers mention that Pixi offers deep hydration and radiance, while some users note strong fragrances and sticky residue. Shoppers can choose between them based on personal preference for formulas and ingredients.

Is Pixi cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Pixi as cruelty-free.

Is Pixi good for dry skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for dry skin. For hydration, the Hydrating Milky Mist and Rose Oil Blend help bring soft comfort to dry areas.

Is Pixi good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for sensitive skin. Pixi toners are often noted by reviewers as gentle and soothing, and 7 of 10 Pixi products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Pixi good for acne-prone skin?

Pixi is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Products such as Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic offer Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

Is Pixi good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Pixi offers products that help with dark spots, and Lovi rates Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic Superior for skin with dark spots. Vitamin-C Serum, Glow Peel Pads, and Rose Tonic also fit skin with dark spots with a High level.

Is Pixi good for mature skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates Retinol Tonic, Glow Tonic, and several other products as Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and a bright glow from using these products, and retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Research behind Pixi's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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