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Dermalogica vs Pixi

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Dermalogica and Pixi are popular skincare brands that offer a variety of targeted daily offerings like gentle cleansers, nourishing moisturizers, purifying masks, and toners crafted with effective formulas. Dermalogica suits oily skin and combination skin best with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while Pixi suits oily skin and sensitive skin best for a calm, radiant complexion. Ultimately, the brands differ through their specific foundational products and regional origins, with the American brand focusing on deep active formulations and the British brand delivering reliable results without heaviness or irritation.

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 · $178.68 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · $342.54 · 95% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · $333.65 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better for overall routine fit, achieving a Superior rating across almost all skin types compared to Dermalogica. Additionally, the products on this page for Pixi excel in providing soothing formulas and a radiant glow, though Dermalogica features fragrance-free options across its entire range.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and Pixi?

Dermalogica features no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas Pixi includes fragrance in some of its formulas. Additionally, Pixi achieves a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, while Dermalogica reaches a High fit level for that skin type.

Dermalogica or Pixi for dry skin?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi help with dry skin, as Lovi rates Dermalogica's routine fit as High and Pixi's routine fit as Superior. Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient across the products of both brands.

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Dermalogica or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi offer popular moisturizers, with Dermalogica focusing on fragrance-free formulas and Pixi providing options like the Rose Oil Blend. Reviewers often mention deep hydration for both brands, but note that Dermalogica products help with non-greasy application while Pixi may leave a sticky or tacky residue.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or Pixi?

Pixi is generally more affordable compared to Dermalogica, which reviewers note has a high price point.

Which brand has more fragrance issues, Dermalogica or Pixi?

Pixi has more fragrance issues because 3 of its 10 products on this page list fragrance in their ingredients, whereas every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance.

Dermalogica or Pixi for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi are great options, as Lovi rates their routines as Superior for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that Dermalogica helps avoid greasy residue, while Pixi provides lightweight and pleasant toners.

Dermalogica or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Pixi has a Superior fit level for sensitive skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High fit level. Reviewers mention that Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners, and every product on the Dermalogica page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Dermalogica or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi are great options for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating Dermalogica High and Pixi Superior for this skin type. Reviewers note that Pixi offers gentle, soothing toners and brightening serums, while Dermalogica features non-stripping cleansers and intense hydration across the products on this page.

Dermalogica or Pixi for mature skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High routine fit for mature skin. Pixi is also noted for providing better brightening and glow for the skin.

Dermalogica or Pixi for skin with dark spots?

Both Dermalogica and Pixi help with skin with dark spots, but Pixi achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. Furthermore, 7 of 10 products on the Pixi page list no fragrance, while every Dermalogica product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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