Skintific vs Pixi
Skintific and Pixi are popular skincare lines known for their thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, as well as toners and eye products. The first brand features key ingredients like ceramides and mugwort in products suited best for oily acne-prone skin and oily skin, while the British brand founded in 1999 crafts gentle and effective formulas that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best. Both offer targeted daily offerings, though they differ in their specific standalone treatments and regional origins.
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Skintific vs Pixi products
People Say
Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Calms redness and irritation Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
Repairs barrier and smooths skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
Convenient application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
- “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Larger pores have now almost vanished — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
Strong fragrance and scent dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Application coverage and performance issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “didn't notice change in dark circles — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “didn't do anything — Pixi Rose Tonic”
- “hard to use with cotton pad — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
- “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
Dryness and lack of hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Felt like just water — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
Skintific vs Pixi routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$26.59
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Mist
Morning
A$55.28
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$26.09
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SPF
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
Morning
A$24.49
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
A$27.35
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$60.96
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
A$28.48
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$26.59
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Hydrating Toner
Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner
Morning
A$23.99
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$19.90
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SPF
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
Morning
A$24.49
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
A$27.35
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution
Evening · Once a week
A$19.90
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
A$28.48
Buy Pixi routine · A$284.74 · 94% fit
Buy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Skintific vs Pixi routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$13.99
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
A$43.25
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$22.99
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
A$27.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$80.43
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
A$59.95
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$60.96
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$13.99
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$34.66
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$19.90
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
A$27.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$80.43
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
A$75.95
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution
Evening · Once a week
A$19.90
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
Buy Pixi routine · A$463.41 · 95% fit
Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Skintific vs Pixi routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$73.61
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
A$43.25
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$22.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$30.99
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
A$59.95
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
A$60.96
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$73.61
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
A$42.00
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
A$19.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
A$30.99
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
A$29.90
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Serum or Treatment
AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution
Evening · Once a week
A$19.90
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
A$35.50
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
A$118.35
Buy Pixi routine · A$445.60 · 92% fit
Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit
Questions and answers
Skintific or Pixi: which is better?
Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and several other skin types, while Skintific provides a High routine fit for most of those same types. Pixi focuses on brightening and radiance, whereas Skintific excels in lightweight texture and oil control.
What is the difference between Skintific and Pixi?
Pixi offers a wider range of products with superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types and excels in brightening and radiance, while Skintific provides better oil control, pore reduction, and lightweight texture with no fragrance across all products on this page.
Skintific or Pixi for dry skin?
Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Skintific achieves a High fit level for the products on this page. Pixi also features key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps retain moisture, and aloe vera that helps soothe the skin.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Skintific or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?
Which is more affordable, Skintific or Pixi?
The products on this page do not list pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Skintific or Pixi is more affordable.
Between Skintific and Pixi, which brand has products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients?
Skintific has no fragrance listed in the ingredients for any of the products on this page, whereas Pixi includes fragrance in some of its items.
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Skintific and Pixi?
Skintific was founded in 2021 with an unspecified country of origin, whereas Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned.
Which brand performs better for lightweight texture and calming redness according to review themes?
Skintific performs better for lightweight texture and calming redness among the products on this page.
Skintific or Pixi for oily skin?
Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Skintific focuses on oil control and pore reduction, while Pixi provides lightweight and pleasant toners.
Skintific or Pixi for sensitive skin?
Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas Skintific provides a High fit for the products on this page. Pixi reviewer feedback frequently highlights deep hydration and radiance, though some users note strong fragrance and scent issues.
Skintific or Pixi for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, both brands work well, with Pixi achieving a Superior fit level and Skintific reaching High. Pixi helps with radiance and glow, while Skintific provides better oil control and pore reduction across the products on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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