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Clarins vs Pixi

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Clarins and Pixi are established skincare brands offering thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and toners. The French brand, founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C, is loved for nourishing shea and hydrating squalane that suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the British brand, founded in 1999, delivers balanced care with efficacious ingredients that suit dry and oily skin best. While both feature standout treatments for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, the former uses shea butter and squalane to reduce redness, protect the skin, increase collagen, and fight damage, while the latter relies on reliable daily offerings to support a healthy, radiant complexion.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Clarins vs Pixi products

People Say

ClarinsPixi
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clarins Double Serum Light Texture”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “keeps skin moist — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Radiance and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “skin looks brighter immediately — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
  • Fragrance and Scent Appeal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “smells luxurious — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
  • Cooling and Soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “insane how cooling it is — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
  • Anti-Aging and Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “neck feels smoother — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “visibly tighter, lifted skin — Clarins Super Restorative Night Cream”
    • “plumped my fine lines — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “fragrance is overpowering — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “smells like perfume — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
  • Price and Value Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Packaging and Design Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “dispenses too much product — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “dispenses too much — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”

Clarins vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$295.17 · 94% fitBuy Clarins routine · CA$332.00 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Clarins vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$264.28 · 94% fitBuy Clarins routine · CA$468.45 · 71% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clarins vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$228.28 · 93% fitBuy Clarins routine · CA$408.46 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Clarins or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better overall on this page, as Lovi rates its routines as superior for all skin types compared to Clarins. Pixi also does better for radiance and glow, fragrance appeal, and soothing effects.

What is the difference between Clarins and Pixi?

Pixi is an independent UK brand founded in 1999 that generally achieves superior routine fit levels across major skin types on this page, whereas Clarins is a French company founded in 1954 owned by Famille C that is often noted for higher price points and luxury textures. Pixi excels in radiance and cooling effects, while Clarins is highlighted for anti-aging results.

Clarins or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi is the better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Clarins at High. Pixi helps provide deep hydration, while key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help support skin moisture and healing.

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Clarins or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi offers a superior routine fit for moisturizers across skin types compared to Clarins. Lovi rates Pixi as Superior for dry skin, whereas Clarins ranges from High to Low for moisturizers on this page.

Which is more affordable, Clarins or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable than Clarins, as Clarins has reviewers mentioning a high price point while Pixi is noted for better price and value on the products on this page.

Which brand has a higher price point, Clarins or Pixi?

Clarins has a higher price point, as high price point is a mostly mentioned negative review theme for Clarins while Pixi is favored for its price and value. Lovi rates Pixi with a superior routine fit across multiple skin types compared to Clarins.

Do Clarins and Pixi products contain fragrance?

Yes, both Clarins and Pixi products contain fragrance, with almost all Clarins products on this page listing it compared to only some Pixi products.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and results?

Clarins performs better for anti-aging and results according to the review themes on this page. Lovi rates Clarins as High for mature skin.

Clarins or Pixi for oily skin?

Pixi is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the products on this page as Superior for this skin type compared to an Average fit for Clarins. Pixi may help control oil while providing deep hydration and a lightweight feel.

Clarins or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Pixi has a Superior fit for sensitive skin according to Lovi, while Clarins has a High fit. Pixi features aloe vera, which may help soothe sensitive skin.

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Clarins or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Lovi rates Pixi as Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas Clarins is rated as Average for the products on this page. Pixi offers targeted treatments like Glow Tonic, which is designed to help clear and soothe blemish-prone skin.

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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