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Pixi vs Galderma

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Pixi and Galderma are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily complexion care. Founded in 1999, the British brand provides nourishing toners, targeted serums, refreshing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, whereas the Swiss brand specializes in targeted serums. Both suit acne-prone skin best, though the former also caters to dry skin while the latter favors oily skin. The first brand relies on effective formulas like its Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, while the second utilizes specialized gels to address various skincare needs.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Pixi vs Galderma products

People Say

PixiGalderma
  • Acne and Blemish Control Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “My skin looked visibly clearer and brighter. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Texture and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • 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 Care 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”
  • Intense Burning and Dryness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “caused cystic acne — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Absolutely not a fan of all the fragrance added. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaching Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Often MentionedNot noted
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”

Pixi vs Galderma routines for dry skin

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Pixi vs Galderma routines for oily skin

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Pixi vs Galderma routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Pixi or Galderma: which is better?

Pixi and Galderma both offer effective options, but Pixi is a better choice for hydration, radiance, and soothing care, while Galderma excels at acne and blemish control. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Pixi provide deep hydration and a glowing finish, whereas Galderma's serums are effective for acne-clearing but often cause severe dryness and peeling.

What is the difference between Pixi and Galderma?

Pixi focuses on hydrating, soothing, and glowing care with products like Glow Tonic, whereas Galderma specializes in effective acne-clearing serums like Epiduo Gel. Reviewers note that Pixi products on this page often provide deep hydration, while Galderma products frequently cause severe dryness and peeling.

Pixi or Galderma for dry skin?

For dry skin, Pixi offers a Superior routine fit while Galderma achieves a High fit. Reviewers note that Pixi helps provide deep hydration, whereas Galderma products on this page often cause severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Galderma?

The products on this page do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between Pixi and Galderma.

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

Galderma has more fragrance-free product options on this page, as every product it lists is fragrance-free, whereas 7 of the 10 products on the Pixi page list no fragrance.

Which brand offers better results for radiance and glow, Pixi or Galderma?

Pixi offers better results for radiance and glow, as the products on this page are rated Superior for radiance and glow compared to Galderma.

What are the main drawbacks reported by reviewers for Galderma skincare products?

Reviewers of the products on this page for Galderma report severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort as the main drawbacks.

Pixi or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Pixi and Galderma have a Superior routine fit among the products on this page. Pixi helps provide a lightweight, glowing finish, while Galderma focuses on effective acne-clearing serums.

Pixi or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer products on this page with a Superior fit level according to Lovi. Galderma is noted for effective acne-clearing serums, while Pixi provides options that help with hydration and soothing care.

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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