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Pixi vs Galderma

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Pixi and Galderma are established skincare brands offering targeted daily options for diverse complexions, with the former founded in Britain in 1999 and the latter established in Switzerland in 1981. The British brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers crafted with gentle and effective formulas, while the Swiss counterpart focuses specifically on specialized serums. Both brands suit oily skin well, with the British line also favoring sensitive skin and the Swiss line prioritizing acne-prone skin. They differ primarily in their product breadth and key ingredients, delivering reliable results through items like Glow Tonic and Epiduo Gel.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Pixi vs Galderma products

People Say

PixiGalderma
  • Acne and Blemish Control Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “My skin looked visibly clearer and brighter. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Texture and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Cooling and Soothing Care Often MentionedNot noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Intense Burning and Dryness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “caused cystic acne — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Absolutely not a fan of all the fragrance added. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaching Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Often MentionedNot noted
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”

Pixi vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · A$284.74 · 94% fitBuy Galderma routine · A$217.98 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Pixi vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · A$463.41 · 95% fitBuy Galderma routine · A$435.35 · 95% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · A$445.60 · 92% fitBuy Galderma routine · A$378.83 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or Galderma: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Pixi is better for hydration, radiance, and soothing care, while Galderma is more effective for acne and blemish control. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Pixi provide deep hydration and a glowing finish, whereas Galderma offers targeted acne-clearing serums that may cause dryness and peeling.

What is the difference between Pixi and Galderma?

Pixi focuses on hydration, radiance, and soothing care with ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Galderma specializes in acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling. For dry sensitive skin, the products on this page show that Pixi has a Superior fit level while Galderma has a High fit level.

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Pixi or Galderma for dry skin?

Pixi has a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas Galderma has a High fit level on this page. Reviewers report that Pixi delivers deep hydration and radiance, while Galderma users often mention severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Galderma?

This page does not provide pricing information or compare the cost of Pixi and Galderma products.

Between Pixi and Galderma, which brand performs better for acne and blemish control?

Galderma performs better for acne and blemish control according to the review themes on this page. The products on this page for Galderma focus on effective acne-clearing serums.

How do the founding years, countries of origin, and ownership of Pixi and Galderma compare?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is owned independently, whereas Galderma was founded in 1981 in Switzerland and is owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Galderma has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every product listed for Galderma contains no fragrance, whereas 3 out of 10 Pixi products list fragrance.

Pixi or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Pixi and Galderma provide a Superior Lovi routine fit and both brands work well. The products on this page for Galderma offer effective acne-clearing serums, while Pixi provides lightweight toners and serums with key ingredients like aloe vera.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Pixi or Galderma for sensitive skin?

Pixi is a better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Galderma products on this page may cause severe dryness and irritation.

Pixi or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level, but they focus on different needs. Pixi helps provide gentle hydration and soothing care, whereas Galderma is known for effective acne-clearing serums.

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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