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Pixi vs Aēsop

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Pixi and Aēsop are distinct skincare brands known for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and targeted solutions. The British skincare brand founded in 1999 relies on gentle and effective formulas that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the botanical- and science-driven brand suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both offer reliable daily care for a calm and radiant complexion, Pixi delivers standout treatments like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, whereas Aēsop features options such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel and Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Aēsop products

People Say

PixiAēsop
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Skin Rescue and Balancing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Cooling and Soothing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Price and Value 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”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky and Heavy Residue Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “feels very sticky right after application — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Application Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “separates foundation — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “causes my sunscreen and cushion foundation to pill — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Aēsop: which is better?

Pixi does better for radiance and glow, while Aēsop is preferred for skin rescue and balancing. Pixi also wins on price and value according to reviewers on this page.

What is the difference between Pixi and Aēsop?

Pixi is an independently owned British brand founded in 1999, while Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe. The products on this page for Pixi best fit oily, sensitive, and dry skin, and key ingredients across its products include aloe vera and hyaluronic acid.

Pixi or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Pixi's Rose Oil Blend has a high fit for dry skin, while Aēsop offers non-greasy, balancing moisturizers that reviewers mention as deep-hydrating, though Aēsop products on this page have a high price.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Aēsop?

Pixi is more affordable than Aēsop, as price and value is an area where Pixi does better. Reviewers frequently mention high price as a drawback for Aēsop.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Aēsop?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for Pixi feature items with a Superior fit, such as Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic. Aēsop also offers options like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with a High fit.

Between Pixi and Aësop, which brand offers better results for radiance and glow?

Pixi does better for radiance and glow. Reviewers on the page mostly mention radiance and glow as a positive for Pixi.

How do the company origins and founding years compare between Pixi and Aësop?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned, whereas Aäsop was founded in 1987 and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand has more products formulated without fragrance, Pixi or Aësop?

Aesop has more products formulated without fragrance, as every product on this page for Aesop lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while only 7 of 10 Pixi products do.

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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