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Pixi vs Aēsop

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Pixi and Aēsop are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated solutions for diverse complexions. Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999 that is loved for its nourishing toners, targeted serums, refreshing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, whereas the latter is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. Both brands rely on effective formulas, with the second also driven by botanical and scientifically validated ingredients. The products of the first suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, while its counterpart suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best.

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 is better for radiance and glow, whereas Aēsop performs better for skin rescue and balancing. Reviewers mention that Pixi offers deep hydration and brightening serums, while Aēsop is noted for non-greasy, balancing moisturizers, though it comes at a higher price.

What is the difference between Pixi and Aēsop?

Pixi offers a wide variety of affordable products on this page with a focus on deep hydration, radiance, and gentle toners, while Aēsop provides luxurious balancing formulas with a higher price tag. Pixi features ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Aēsop has fragrance-free options known for skin rescue and balancing.

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Pixi or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi offers a wider range of moisturizers with options like Rose Oil Blend, whereas Aēsop features products such as Damascan Rose Facial Treatment and B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel. Reviewers frequently note that the products on this page provide deep hydration, though Pixi is often mentioned for radiance and glow while Aēsop excels in skin rescue and balancing.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Aēsop?

Pixi is more affordable than Aēsop, as reviewers frequently note high prices for Aēsop products while Pixi wins on price and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Aēsop?

Aēsop does better for skin rescue and balancing, making it a strong choice for avoiding breakouts. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for Aēsop help provide non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

Between Pixi and Aēsop, which brand has been around longer and who owns them?

Aēsop has been around longer, having been founded in 1987 compared to Pixi in 1999, and Aēsop is owned by L'Oréal Groupe while Pixi is owned by an independent company.

How do the fragrance profiles of Pixi and Aēsop products compare based on the ingredient listings?

Pixi includes fragrance in 3 of the 10 products on this page, while every Aēsop product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better results for radiance and glow, and which one is better for skin rescue and balancing according to review themes?

Pixi offers better results for radiance and glow, while Aesop is better for skin rescue and balancing according to review themes.

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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