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Pixi vs NIOD

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Pixi and NIOD are British and Canadian skincare brands founded in 1999 and 2015, respectively, known for thoughtful ranges of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers featuring efficacious and sophisticated formulas. The former suits dry skin and oily skin best, while the latter suits mature, sensitive, and dry skin types best. Both offer targeted daily support for diverse complexions through standout products like Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, Retinol Tonic, Modulating Glucosides, and Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist, though they differ through accessible daily care versus scientifically rigorous development.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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NIOD is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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

Popular Pixi vs NIOD products

Questions and answers

Pixi or NIOD: which is better?

Pixi is better for shoppers looking for a wide variety of toners, serums, and moisturizers, whereas NIOD offers only a couple of specialized products on this page. Pixi fits dry, oily, and sensitive skin best, and its products feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera which help hydrate and soothe the skin.

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What is the difference between Pixi and NIOD?

Pixi offers a broad variety of ten products on this page that fit dry, oily, and sensitive skin best, while NIOD provides two specialized serums and mists without any fragrance. Pixi products on this page often feature deep hydration and brightening effects, but reviewers frequently mention sticky residue and strong fragrances.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or NIOD?

The page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Pixi and NIOD.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or NIOD?

When it comes to breakouts, Pixi has products on this page like Glow Tonic that achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas NIOD only reaches an Average fit for that skin type. Aloe vera is a key ingredient across Pixi products, and topical aloe vera helps with the prevention and healing of skin wounds.

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Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

Pixi was founded earlier in 1999 in the United Kingdom, while NIOD was founded in 2015 in Canada.

Do both Pixi and NIOD products contain added fragrances?

Pixi includes added fragrance in some of its formulas, as 3 of the 10 products on this page list fragrance. In contrast, NIOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which skincare brand is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?

NIOD is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021, whereas Pixi is owned by an independent company.

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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