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Dermalogica vs Pixi

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Dermalogica and Pixi are popular skincare brands that offer targeted daily support for a healthy, radiant complexion. Founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015, the American line is known for its targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more, formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid. Founded in 1999, the British brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, all created with efficacious ingredients. While both suit oily skin, the former also suits combination skin best with active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture, whereas the latter also suits dry skin best, offering balanced care across diverse complexions.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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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 Dermalogica and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dermalogica vs Pixi products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Application and Versatility Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “eyelids look firmer and lifted — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “genuinely depuffs my under eyes — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Exfoliation and Texture Improvement Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Brightening and Glow 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”
    • “immediately brighter looking — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Price and Value Concerns 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Irritation and Side Effects Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Stings eyes — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “A bit drying — Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask”
    • “burns immediately — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Sticky or Greasy Residue Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Too thick for day — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “skin felt tight — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “too shiny — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Dermalogica vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$295.17 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · CA$524.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$264.28 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · CA$525.00 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$228.28 · 93% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · CA$530.09 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better for sensitive skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit. Additionally, every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 3 of 10 Pixi products include fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Pixi?

Pixi generally outperforms Dermalogica with superior routine fits across most skin types, including dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Pixi excels in soothing formulas and radiance, though some products contain fragrance, whereas every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High routine fit. The products on this page for both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration.

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Dermalogica or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi offer moisturizers, but Dermalogica provides a wider range of options suited for specific needs like intensive hydration and skin barrier repair. Reviewers note that Dermalogica products help deliver intense moisture without greasy residue, whereas Pixi focuses more on lightweight hydration and glow.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable, though the products on this page have price and value concerns. Dermalogica is less affordable with a high price point.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Dermalogica or Pixi?

Dermalogica has more fragrance-free products than Pixi. Every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 7 of the 10 products on the Pixi page are fragrance-free.

Which brand is better for soothing and gentle formulas, Dermalogica or Pixi?

Pixi does better for soothing and gentle formulas. Reviewers note that Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners, whereas Dermalogica has more frequent reports of skin irritation and side effects.

Dermalogica or Pixi for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi offer a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide deep hydration and radiance.

Dermalogica or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Pixi fits sensitive skin with a Superior routine level, whereas Dermalogica reaches a High routine level. Pixi does better for soothing and gentle formulas, while Dermalogica tends to have fewer issues with irritation and side effects.

Dermalogica or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while Dermalogica fits at a High level on the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Pixi for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi offer a Superior fit for mature skin with their specific products on this page. Lovi rates Pixi's routine as Superior for mature skin, while Dermalogica's routine fit is High.

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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