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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are established skincare brands offering gentle toners, serums, and moisturizers designed for distinct complexions. Pixi suits oily and sensitive skin best with formulas like its Glow Tonic, while SK-II leans toward acne-prone and dry skin with pitera-based essences. The British line focuses on balanced, lightweight care, whereas the Japanese brand provides time-tested nourishment for a serene appearance.

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 · A$284.74 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · A$1,400.12 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · A$463.41 · 95% fitBuy SK-II routine · A$1,436.99 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · A$445.60 · 92% fitBuy SK-II routine · A$1,429.91 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Both brands offer great options, but Pixi achieves a Superior Lovi fit level across more skin types on this page, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Reviewers also note that Pixi does better for radiance and deep hydration, while SK-II features no fragrance across its products.

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is owned by independent, while SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991. The products on this page from Pixi feature key ingredients such as aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas SK-II products feature Pitera.

Pixi or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Pixi and SK-II achieve a Superior Lovi routine fit level. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration, though Pixi reviewers mention deep hydration and plumping more often.

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Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi features the Rose Oil Blend moisturizer, while SK-II offers the Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for Pixi and Superior for SK-II.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

Reviewers note that Pixi has price and value concerns among its reviews. Lovi fit levels do not cover product pricing.

Pixi or SK-II: which brand offers products with no fragrance?

SK-II is the brand where every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Pixi includes fragrance in some of its products.

Pixi or SK-II: which brand has better reviews for radiance and glow?

Pixi has better reviews for radiance and glow compared to SK-II. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration, radiance and glow, and brightening and smoothing serums from the products on this page.

What are the key ingredients featured across Pixi products compared to SK-II?

Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid across the products on this page, whereas SK-II highlights Pitera.

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Pixi or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior fit and SK-II as a High fit. Reviewers mention that Pixi helps with deep hydration and radiance, while its products on this page utilize key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid.

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Pixi or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Pixi achieves a Superior routine fit, whereas SK-II achieves a High fit level.

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 features products like Retinol Tonic that have a Superior fit for this skin type.

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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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