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Pixi vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm are established skincare labels offering distinct approaches to daily maintenance. The British brand, founded in 1999, is known for nourishing toners, targeted serums, refreshing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers that suit dry and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the German brand, founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024, is celebrated for gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums that excel at deep hydration and barrier support for sensitive, dry, and balanced skin. While both utilize effective formulas and feature standout items like vitamin C serums for acne-prone skin, peel pads or cleansers for dark spots, and specialized solutions for mature skin, they differ in their overarching focus on balanced care versus calm, smooth radiance.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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

Popular Pixi vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

PixiDr. Barbara Sturm
  • Gentle and Soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “lines less visible — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “sinks in quickly — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • 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”
  • Price and Size Concerns 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”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tacky finish — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells a bit weird — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm each perform better in different areas, as Pixi is known for radiance and glow while Dr. Barbara Sturm excels in gentle, soothing care and texture. Lovi rates Pixi as having Superior fit levels for mature skin with its Retinol Tonic and for oily, acne-prone skin with Glow Tonic.

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What is the difference between Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi offers a broad range of products that are a Superior fit for mature and acne-prone skin, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm features fragrance-free options with Enzyme Cleanser providing a Superior fit for skin with dark spots. Reviewers note that Pixi excels in radiance and glow, while Dr. Barbara Sturm performs better for gentle and soothing care and texture and smoothness.

Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi Rose Oil Blend is a moisturizer on this page with a High fit level for dry skin, while Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum achieves an Average fit level for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Price and size concerns are noted for Pixi on this page, while Dr. Barbara Sturm has no such reviews listed.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a better option for avoiding breakouts, as Pixi products often trigger skin irritation and sensitivity. Reviewers also note that Pixi's formulas can leave a sticky or tacky residue.

Which brand has a wider product selection on the page, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi has a wider product selection on this page, featuring ten different items compared to Dr. Barbara Sturm's three. The products on this page from Pixi include various toners, serums, and mists, while Dr. Barbara Sturm offers a more limited range.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, while Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in 2014 in Germany.

Which brand has more products containing added fragrance, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi has more products with added fragrance, as 7 of its 10 products on this page list fragrance, whereas every Dr. Barbara Sturm product on this page lists no fragrance.

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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