Pixi vs Theramid
Pixi and Theramid are two distinctive skincare brands offering nourishing toners, targeted serums, refreshing eye products, and advanced moisturizers driven by effective, meticulously engineered formulas. The British line, founded in 1999, suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, while the Spanish line, founded in 2022, accommodates balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Both brands differ in their specific focus, as the former is loved for balanced care using standout items like the Glow Tonic, whereas the latter delivers specialized treatments with remarkable precision through compositions like the Ceramide Treatment.
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.
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.
People Say
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 is better for deep hydration and radiance, while Theramid is better for gentle, fragrance-free care. The products on this page offer great options depending on your preference for glowing skin or restorative moisturizers.
What is the difference between Pixi and Theramid?
Pixi offers a wider range of products that focus on hydration, radiance, and botanical ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Theramid features fragrance-free formulas that tend to excel in gentle, soothing care.
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Pixi or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
When it comes to moisturizers, Pixi has a Rose Oil Blend that achieves a High fit for dry skin, whereas Theramid features a Ceramide Treatment that reaches a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and High fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers, while Pixi's products on this page are known for deep hydration and radiance.
Which is more affordable, Pixi or Theramid?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Pixi and Theramid.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Theramid?
Theramid is known for being gentler, whereas Pixi reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and sensitivity.
Which brand has more products containing added fragrance, Pixi or Theramid?
Pixi has more products containing added fragrance, with three products on this page listing fragrance, while Theramid lists no fragrance in any of its products.
Which brand was founded earlier and in which country?
Pixi was founded earlier in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain.
What are the best-fitting skin types for Pixi according to its brand-focused routines?
According to its brand-focused routines, the skin types that Pixi fits best are dry skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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