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Pixi vs Shiseido

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Pixi and Shiseido are a British brand founded in 1999 and a Japanese brand founded in 1872, respectively. Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, while Shiseido is beloved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, cleansers, sunscreens, serums, and more, all formulated with key ingredients like glycerin. The British brand suits dry skin and oily skin best, whereas the Japanese brand suits sensitive skin and mature skin best. Through these reliable offerings and meticulous formulations, the two brands differ by offering balanced care versus gentle yet effective daily care.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Shiseido is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1872 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

Popular Pixi vs Shiseido products

People Say

PixiShiseido
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Immediate sensation of comfort — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels plump, soft and nourished, eliminates dryness, bouncy feel — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Skin feels more hydrated — Shiseido Activating Essence”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “silky smooth, rich but non-greasy, absorbs quickly, melts into skin — Shiseido VITAL PERFECTION”
    • “Airy-soft texture — Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream”
    • “foams into a rich cloud — Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Skin looks brighter, more radiant, and "glowy." — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • Other Product Benefits Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “genuinely depuffs my under eyes — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “face feels squeaky clean — Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Pleasant floral fragrance, relaxing, luxurious smell. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “absorbs really fast — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Lightweight, silky, non-sticky, sinks in instantly. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • Strong Scent or Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “old lady smell — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “Strong scent, alcohol smell, potential irritation for sensitive skin. — Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate”
  • Price Concerns Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Very expensive for the size — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Stays tacky and shiny — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “feels a bit oily — Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Enriched”
    • “slightly tacky — Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Pixi vs Shiseido routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$295.17 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · CA$185.97 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Pixi vs Shiseido routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$264.28 · 94% fitBuy Shiseido routine · CA$313.33 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs Shiseido routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · CA$228.28 · 93% fitBuy Shiseido routine · CA$256.43 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or Shiseido: which is better?

Pixi is better overall because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior across all skin types, whereas Shiseido ranges from Average to High. Reviewers also note that Pixi has fewer price concerns and less heavy residue than Shiseido.

What is the difference between Pixi and Shiseido?

Pixi products on this page have a superior routine fit for dry, oily, and sensitive skin, whereas Shiseido products on this page fit sensitive and mature skin best. Reviewers note that Pixi wins on radiance, price, and lightweight absorption, while Shiseido excels in hydration, texture, and luxurious feel.

Pixi or Shiseido for dry skin?

Pixi fits dry skin better than Shiseido, as Lovi rates Pixi as Superior for dry skin while Shiseido is rated as Average. Pixi features deep hydration as a main benefit across the products on this page, while helping to soothe dry skin.

Pixi or Shiseido: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi fits dry skin with a Superior routine rating on this page, whereas Shiseido achieves an Average routine fit for dry skin. Reviewers report that Pixi offers lighter textures and lower prices, while Shiseido brings luxurious textures and deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Shiseido?

Pixi is more affordable than Shiseido, as reviewers on this page frequently note high price concerns for Shiseido while Pixi is favored for price concerns.

Between Pixi and Shiseido, which brand is better for targeting mature skin?

Pixi is better for targeting mature skin because the products on this page have a superior routine fit for mature skin compared to Shiseido's average routine fit. Additionally, Pixi's Retinol Tonic holds a superior fit level for mature skin, which helps improve signs of aging.

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How do Pixi and Shiseido compare regarding scent and fragrance issues?

Both brands frequently receive negative feedback from reviewers regarding strong fragrance and scent issues, with no clear winner on this front. However, looking at the products on this page, Pixi features fragrance in 3 out of 10 items, whereas Shiseido lists fragrance in 15 out of 20 products.

Which brand offers better results for reducing dark spots, Pixi or Shiseido?

Pixi offers better results for reducing dark spots, as the products on this page provide superior fit levels for skin with dark spots.

Pixi or Shiseido for oily skin?

For oily skin, Pixi offers a Superior routine fit among the products on this page, while Shiseido provides a High fit. Reviewers often mention Pixi for its lightweight and fast absorption, whereas Shiseido is frequently noted for deep hydration and luxurious textures.

Pixi or Shiseido for sensitive skin?

Pixi fits sensitive skin with a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Shiseido achieves a High fit level.

Pixi or Shiseido for acne-prone skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Shiseido provides a High fit.

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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