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Pixi vs Theramid

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Pixi and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer gentle formulas and meticulously engineered treatments. The British brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, whereas the Spanish brand is cherished for its advanced moisturizers and targeted serums. Both suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the second also accommodates balanced, dry, and combination skin. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches and product types, delivering reliable results through either daily botanical care or specialized high-precision treatments.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Pixi vs Theramid products

People Say

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  • Lightweight and Non-Sticky Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “adds a healthy glow — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • 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”
  • Packaging and Sprayer Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “dropper leaks product — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Application and Texture Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Theramid: which is better?

Pixi stands out on this page for deep hydration, radiance, and lightweight toners, while Theramid does better with restorative, soothing moisturizers and gentle, non-irritating formulas. Reviewers note that Pixi helps provide a glowing finish, although some mention sticky residue or fragrance issues.

What is the difference between Pixi and Theramid?

Pixi products on this page deliver deep hydration and a radiant glow with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin moisture. Meanwhile, Theramid focuses on restorative and soothing moisturizers with gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

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Pixi or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Pixi offers products on this page like Rose Oil Blend with a High fit for dry skin, whereas Theramid features the Ceramide Treatment with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Theramid delivers restorative, soothing moisturizers, while Pixi is often mentioned for deep hydration and radiance.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Theramid?

The products on this page do not have price information listed, so it is not possible to determine whether Pixi or Theramid is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Theramid?

Comparing the products on this page, Pixi features multiple toners and serums with Superior fits for acne-prone skin, whereas Theramid lists acne-prone skin as only Average or High for its items. Aloe vera helps soothe skin, and Lovi rates Pixi as a good fit for sensitive skin types prone to breakouts.

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Which brand has more fragrance-free product options, Pixi or Theramid?

Theramid has more fragrance-free product options since every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas 7 of the 10 Pixi products on this page list no fragrance.

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

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas Theramid was founded more recently in 2022 in Spain.

Which brand is better for achieving radiance and glow according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Pixi does better for achieving radiance and glow.

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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