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Pixi vs the purest

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

Pixi and the purest are gentle skincare brands known for their thoughtful moisturizers, toners, serums, eye products, and mild formulas. Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999 that suits oily skin and sensitive skin best, with standout items like the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin. Meanwhile, the purest suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best while offering reliable daily support for acne-prone skin. Both brands differ in their specific targeted offerings, with the British brand delivering reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion through daily use, and the other earning praise through consistent, understated performance.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs the purest products

Questions and answers

Pixi or the purest: which is better?

Pixi is the better choice on this page, as the products on this page achieve a Superior fit for oily, sensitive, and dry skin, whereas the purest only reaches a High fit for sensitive skin. Pixi offers a much wider range of well-reviewed toners and serums containing key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid that help provide deep hydration and radiance.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Pixi and the purest?

Pixi offers a wide variety of skincare products on this page with Superior to Average Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas the purest features only a single solutions moisturizer with High to Low fits. Reviewers note that Pixi products provide deep hydration and radiance, while also mentioning concerns about sticky residue and strong fragrance.

Pixi or the purest: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi features a wider variety of moisturizers with better Lovi fit levels for different skin types, such as its Rose Oil Blend which has a High fit for dry skin, compared to the purest which only has one moisturizer with lower fit ratings for most skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and wound healing.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Pixi or the purest?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Pixi and the purest cannot be made from the available details.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or the purest?

Pixi fits oily and acne-prone skin with products like Glow Tonic having a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas the products on this page from the purest show a Low fit for acne-prone skin. Aloe vera, a key ingredient across Pixi products, helps soothe the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

When was Pixi founded compared to the purest?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas the purest was founded later in 2020.

How many products from Pixi contain fragrance compared to the purest?

Pixi has 7 out of 10 products on this page that list no fragrance, meaning 3 products contain fragrance, whereas the purest has 1 out of 1 product containing fragrance. Reviewers often note strong fragrance and scent issues for Pixi.

Which brand offers a moisturizer with a high Lovi fit level for dry skin, Pixi or the purest?

Pixi offers a moisturizer with a high Lovi fit level for dry skin through its Rose Oil Blend, whereas the purest provides a moisturizer with only an average fit level for dry skin. Aloe vera helps soothe skin, while hyaluronic acid supports skin hydration and wound healing.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

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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