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NIVEA vs Pixi

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NIVEA and Pixi are established skincare brands offering reliable options for diverse routines. NIVEA is a German brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004, celebrated for its sunscreens, targeted serums, and nourishing moisturizers formulated with hydrating glycerin, while Pixi is a British brand founded in 1999, beloved for its toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers crafted with gentle and effective formulas. Both brands suit oily skin and sensitive skin best by offering gentle, balanced care without heaviness or irritation. They differ primarily in their heritage and key offerings, as the German brand focuses on barrier support with glycerin, whereas the British brand provides targeted daily offerings for a calm, radiant complexion.

NIVEA is a German skincare brand founded in 1911 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2004.

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

Popular NIVEA vs Pixi products

People Say

NIVEAPixi
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Smoothed out dry flaky scales on my cheeks overnight — NIVEA Creme”
  • Softening and Smoothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Makes my face feel smooth and soft. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “skin feels squeaky clean and soft — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “skin feels smooth — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like holiday — NIVEA Protect & Moisture Sun Lotion SPF50+”
    • “Smell brings me back to childhood — NIVEA Creme”
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Non-Drying and Gentle Care Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “doesn't dry out skin — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
  • Radiance and Glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Versatility and Use Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Use it on face, body, hands, and feet — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Applying is easy, you can use on your face, hands, and body. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Texture and Application Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “not super gritty — NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Anti-Blemish Scrub”
  • Strong Fragrance and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Scent is too overpowering for sensitive noses — NIVEA Creme”
    • “Has a heavy, baby powder smell. — NIVEA Soft”
    • “smells like men's hairspray — NIVEA DERMA SKIN CLEAR”
    • “Massive burning sensation — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Greasy or Oily Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “sat on top of skin — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Leaves a shiny grease layer that doesn't go away — NIVEA Creme”

NIVEA vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · $178.68 · 94% fitBuy NIVEA routine · $119.46 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

NIVEA vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · $342.54 · 95% fitBuy NIVEA routine · $297.86 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

NIVEA vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · $333.65 · 94% fitBuy NIVEA routine · $289.45 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

NIVEA or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is the better choice for hydration, radiance, and gentle care, while NIVEA offers better versatility and softening care according to the reviews on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as high across all skin types.

What is the difference between NIVEA and Pixi?

Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas NIVEA features glycerin. Lovi rates Pixi as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while NIVEA has a High fit.

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NIVEA or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi is the better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to NIVEA's High fit. Pixi's products on this page help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

NIVEA or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi does better than NIVEA for hydration and moisture, while NIVEA offers better versatility and use. Lovi rates Pixi's Rose Oil Blend as having a High fit for dry skin, whereas NIVEA's Creme receives a High fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, NIVEA or Pixi?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from either NIVEA or Pixi, so Lovi cannot determine which brand is more affordable.

Between NIVEA and Pixi, which brand offers better radiance and glow according to reviewers?

Pixi offers better radiance and glow according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and a noticeable glow.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between NIVEA and Pixi?

NIVEA was founded in 1911 in Germany, whereas Pixi was founded later in 1999 in the United Kingdom.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products among those listed, NIVEA or Pixi?

Pixi has more fragrance-free products on this page, with seven out of ten products listing no fragrance compared to three out of nine for NIVEA.

NIVEA or Pixi for oily skin?

Pixi fits oily skin better than NIVEA, as Lovi rates Pixi as Superior for this skin type while NIVEA is rated High. Pixi uses key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, and its products help provide deep hydration and radiance.

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NIVEA or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Pixi is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to High for NIVEA. Pixi helps provide deep hydration and gentle care, and its products often include soothing ingredients like aloe vera.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

NIVEA or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both NIVEA and Pixi as a High fit, with Pixi also offering a Superior fit for specific items like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic. NIVEA features blemish-clearing serums while Pixi focuses on gentle toners and brightening serums.

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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