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COSRX vs Pixi

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

COSRX and Pixi are a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and a British skincare brand founded in 1999, respectively. The former is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks incorporating hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers crafted with gentle and effective formulas. Both brands suit oily skin best, with the first also suiting oily acne-prone skin and the second also suiting sensitive skin. They differ in their targeted daily offerings, ingredient profiles, and specific regional origins.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular COSRX vs Pixi products

People Say

COSRXPixi
  • Deep hydration and moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Glow, radiance and brightening Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
  • Lightweight absorption and texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Improves and smoothes skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “smoother skin — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Gentle and non-stripping formula Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
  • Effective acne and pore control Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Unpleasant texture and sticky residue Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Strong medicinal or chemical scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Packaging and dispensing issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “packaging is terrible — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”

COSRX vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · $178.68 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · $128.96 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

COSRX vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · $342.54 · 95% fitBuy COSRX routine · $292.12 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

COSRX vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · $333.65 · 94% fitBuy COSRX routine · $268.03 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Pixi: which is better?

Both brands are great, but COSRX is better for gentle, effective acne and pore control and improving skin texture, while Pixi is superior for radiance, glow, and overall routine fit across most skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration for both brands.

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What is the difference between COSRX and Pixi?

COSRX specializes in gentle, fragrance-free formulas that help with acne control and skin texture, whereas Pixi offers botanical-focused products known for brightening and glowing effects. Both brands suit various skin types, but Pixi achieves a superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, combination, mature, and dark-spot skin, while COSRX excels specifically for oily and acne-prone skin.

COSRX or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas COSRX achieves a High fit level for this skin type.

COSRX or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Both COSRX and Pixi offer effective moisturizers, but COSRX is better for improving skin texture and acne control while Pixi excels in deep hydration and radiance. For dry skin, Lovi rates COSRX as High and Pixi as Superior.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Pixi?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of COSRX and Pixi.

COSRX or Pixi for treating skin with dark spots?

Both COSRX and Pixi offer products that help with skin with dark spots, though Pixi has a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots compared to COSRX's High fit level. Niacinamide, featured across COSRX products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

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COSRX or Pixi: which brand has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products?

COSRX has a higher percentage of fragrance-free products, as 37 of its 38 products on this page list no fragrance, compared to 7 of 10 products for Pixi.

COSRX or Pixi for oily skin?

Both COSRX and Pixi achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. COSRX offers products with fragrance listed on this page for only one of its 38 items, whereas Pixi lists fragrance for seven of its ten items.

COSRX or Pixi for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, COSRX offers products with Lovi fit levels of High and Pixi offers a Superior fit. Pixi provides targeted toning and hydration, while COSRX focuses on gentle, non-stripping formulations.

COSRX or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both COSRX and Pixi offer a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. COSRX stands out for effective acne and pore control on the products on this page.

COSRX or Pixi for mature skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas COSRX has a High fit. Retinol helps improve aged skin.

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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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