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Elemis vs Pixi

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Elemis and Pixi are British skincare brands known for nourishing serums, rich moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and refreshing toners driven by effective formulas and key ingredients like glycerin and shea. Elemis is celebrated for its deeply restorative qualities, suiting dry skin and mature skin best, while the second brand offers balanced care that suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Both feature standout solutions for specific concerns, yet they differ in their heritage and targeted formulations, helping maintain a healthy complexion.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs Pixi products

People Say

ElemisPixi
  • Deep and instant hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Luxurious and pleasant scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Lightweight and absorbable texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “weightless serum — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “unique gel-like texture — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Smoother skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • High price point 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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or overpowering fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture issues like pilling and peeling Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Elemis vs Pixi routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs Pixi routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs Pixi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better for brightening and radiance, as well as being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas the products on this page for Elemis tend to have fewer texture issues like pilling and peeling. Pixi also achieves a Superior routine fit across dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark spot skin types on this page.

What is the difference between Elemis and Pixi?

Pixi offers better routine fit and brightening on this page, whereas Elemis focuses more on hydrating moisturizers and anti-aging products.

Elemis or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Elemis has a High fit level for this skin type. Both brands help deliver deep hydration.

Elemis or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and Pixi offer popular moisturizers on this page, but Elemis features a broader lineup of hydrating and luxurious moisturizers tailored well for dry and mature skin. Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid help Pixi formulations provide deep hydration, while key ingredients like glycerin and shea butter help Elemis products support skin smoothness.

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

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable, whereas reviewers note that Elemis has a high price point.

How do the foundation years and ownership of Elemis and Pixi compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned.

Which brand performs better for brightening and radiance according to reviewers?

Pixi performs better for brightening and radiance according to reviewers. The products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, which help improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

What are the key ingredients commonly found across Elemis products versus Pixi products?

Elemis products on this page commonly feature glycerin and shea butter as key ingredients, while Pixi products on this page commonly feature aloe vera and hyaluronic acid.

Elemis or Pixi for oily skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Elemis has a High fit level for the products on this page. Pixi features products like Glow Tonic, which has a Superior fit for oily skin.

Elemis or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Pixi offers superior routine fit compared to Elemis. The products on this page help improve skin with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, which supports 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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