Skintific vs Pixi
Skintific and Pixi are thoughtful skincare brands offering reliable daily care through balanced formulations of targeted moisturizers, potent serums, protective sunscreens, toners, and eye products. Skintific suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while Pixi suits dry skin and oily skin best with its efficacious ingredients. The brands differ in their origins and specific preparations, as the first relies on components like ceramides and mugwort, whereas the British line founded in 1999 utilizes popular toners and peel pads.
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Skintific vs Pixi products
People Say
Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Calms redness and irritation Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
Repairs barrier and smooths skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
Convenient application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
Brightening and radiance 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”
- “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Oil control and pore reduction Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “Pori tampak lebih bersih — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Larger pores have now almost vanished — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
Strong fragrance and scent dislike Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Application coverage and performance issues Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “didn't notice change in dark circles — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “didn't do anything — Pixi Rose Tonic”
- “hard to use with cotton pad — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
- “hard to reach nose area — Skintific MUGWORT”
Dryness and lack of hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Felt like just water — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
Skintific vs Pixi routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.19
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
CA$27.99
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Moisturizer
MUGWORT
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$18.23
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
CA$38.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
CA$17.99
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Serum or Treatment
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
CA$22.09
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
CA$29.99
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.19
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Mist
Morning
CA$27.00
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Moisturizer
Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$162.00
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
CA$38.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
CA$17.99
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
CA$37.00
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
CA$29.99
Buy Skintific routine · CA$174.48 · 95% fit
Buy Pixi routine · CA$295.17 · 94% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Skintific vs Pixi routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.96
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
CA$22.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$29.98
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
CA$35.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
CA$28.90
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
CA$37.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask
Once a week
CA$95.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$20.96
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
CA$37.60
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Moisturizer
MUGWORT
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$18.23
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SPF
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
Morning
CA$35.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
CA$28.90
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Serum or Treatment
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Evening · Once a week
CA$6.60
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Tatcha The Clarifying Clay Mask
Once a week
CA$95.00
Buy Pixi routine · CA$264.28 · 94% fit
Buy Skintific routine · CA$296.73 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Skintific vs Pixi routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$44.95
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
CA$22.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$29.98
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
CA$20.96
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
CA$28.90
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
CA$37.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
CA$50.00
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$44.95
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
CA$37.60
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Moisturizer
MUGWORT
Morning · Evening · Once a week
CA$18.23
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
CA$20.96
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
CA$23.99
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
CA$31.99
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Serum or Treatment
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Evening · Once a week
CA$6.60
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
CA$29.50
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
CA$50.00
Buy Pixi routine · CA$228.28 · 93% fit
Buy Skintific routine · CA$263.82 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Skintific or Pixi: which is better?
Both brands are great, but Skintific stands out for lightweight textures and calming redness, while Pixi shines for brightening and radiance. Every product on the Skintific page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some Pixi products include fragrance.
What is the difference between Skintific and Pixi?
Skintific focuses on fragrance-free formulas with lightweight textures that help calm redness and control oil, while Pixi offers glowing and brightening skincare that is often noted for strong fragrance. Both brands achieve equal routine fit levels across most skin types on this page.
Skintific or Pixi for dry skin?
Both brands fit dry skin equally well, as their routines reach a superior level of fit. Reviewers note that Pixi delivers deep hydration and radiance, while Skintific offers fragrance-free products on this page.
Skintific or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?
Both Skintific and Pixi offer moisturizers on this page that provide good hydration, but Skintific is better for a lightweight texture and calming redness, while Pixi focuses more on radiance. Lovi rates Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel as High for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, and Pixi's Rose Oil Blend as High for dry skin and Average for dry sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, Skintific or Pixi?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Skintific and Pixi.
Do Skintific and Pixi products contain fragrance?
Skintific products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. In contrast, 7 of 10 Pixi products list no fragrance, while the remaining products, including Glow Tonic and Hydrating Milky Mist, do contain fragrance.
When was Skintific founded compared to Pixi?
Skintific was founded in 2021, whereas Pixi was founded earlier in 1999 in the United Kingdom.
Skintific or Pixi for oily skin?
Both brands offer an equal routine fit for oily skin, but Skintific does better for oil control and pore reduction while Pixi provides a superior toner option like Glow Tonic.
Skintific or Pixi for sensitive skin?
Both brands offer an equal routine fit for sensitive skin, but Skintific stands out for calming redness and irritation with its fragrance-free products on this page. Pixi also features gentle options like Hydrating Milky Mist, though reviewers sometimes note irritation and strong fragrance in certain items.
Skintific or Pixi for acne-prone skin?
Both Skintific and Pixi are great for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating their routines as Superior. Skintific tends to be better for lightweight texture and oil control, while Pixi is often noted for brightening and radiance.
Skintific or Pixi for skin with dark spots?
For skin with dark spots, Pixi is a better choice as it achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Skintific's High fit on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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