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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 formulated with efficacious ingredients. Its products suit dry skin and oily skin best, offering balanced care across diverse complexions. 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 reliable offerings, the brand delivers targeted daily support for a healthy, 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 is good for oily skin as Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for oily skin. Specific products like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic offer Superior fit for oily skin. Reviewers often mention lightweight toners and deep hydration from the brand.

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 mostly mention deep hydration and a bright glow, although some note a strong scent and sticky residue from certain products.

What are Pixi's best products?

Pixi's best products depend on the skin type, with Lovi rating Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic as Superior for oily, acne-prone, mature, and sensitive skin. For dry skin, the brand-focused routine is rated Superior, featuring helpful products like Hydrating Milky Mist and Rose Oil Blend. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and a bright glow from these items, though some note strong fragrances in select toners.

Which Pixi moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates Rose Oil Blend High for dry skin, making it the best moisturizer for dry skin among the Pixi products on this page.

Does Pixi cause breakouts?

Pixi is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as the brand features options like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic that rate Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that the brand delivers gentle, soothing toners, though some Pixi products on this page contain fragrance which may sometimes lead to skin sensitivity.

Is Pixi fragrance-free?

No, the Pixi products on this page are not all fragrance-free because three of the ten items list added fragrance. However, seven of the products on the page list no fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Pixi products?

The key ingredients in Pixi products include aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and wound healing. Aloe vera also aids in the prevention and healing of skin wounds.

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

How do I build a Pixi skincare routine?

To build a Pixi skincare routine for dry skin, follow the brand-focused steps starting with the Hydrating Milky Mist as a hydrating toner, applying the Repairative Moisturizer, and incorporating the Vitamin-C Serum in the evening. 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 Canada. Prices on this page range from CA$22.00 to CA$45.93, with most products costing between CA$25.99 and CA$37.00.

What are good alternatives to Pixi?

Similar brands with pages on Lovi that make good alternatives to Pixi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Charlotte Tilbury.

Pixi vs BYOMA: which is better?

Pixi and BYOMA are equally matched for dry skin and sensitive skin, where Lovi rates the routines as Superior for both brands. For oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, Pixi rates Superior while BYOMA rates High.

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?

Lovi rates Pixi Superior for dry skin, supported by brand routines and nourishing key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, and the routine incorporates products such as the Hydrating Milky Mist and Rose Oil Blend. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Is Pixi good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that the brand's toners are gentle and soothing.

Is Pixi good for acne-prone skin?

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

Is Pixi good for skin with dark spots?

Pixi is good for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic Superior for this skin type, alongside several other targeted products. Reviewers often mention radiance and glow as well as brightening effects from its serums. Furthermore, topical vitamin C helps brighten and protect the skin against damage.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Is Pixi good for mature skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, and several other items High to Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and a glowing look from the products. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged 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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