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SKIN1004 vs Pixi

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SKIN1004 and Pixi are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Korean brand features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, suiting combination and sensitive skin best, whereas the British brand provides nourishing toners, targeted serums, refreshing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers that suit dry and acne-prone skin. Both labels address specific concerns through standout items like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic from the latter, and specialized centella formulas from the former. Ultimately, they differ in their foundational ingredients and primary skin type compatibilities while maintaining thoughtful, balanced care for varying needs.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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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 SKIN1004 and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Pixi products

People Say

SKIN1004Pixi
  • Hydration and Moisture Levels Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Feels like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Soothing and Calming Properties Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Brightening and Radiance Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Exfoliation and Skin Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Pleasant Scent and Fragrance Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Scent Preferences and Fragrance Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “left my skin medium tacky — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Left a slightly greasy feeling — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “feels tacky in high humidity — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Massive burning sensation — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”

SKIN1004 vs Pixi routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Pixi routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Pixi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi does better for brightening and smoothing, while SKIN1004 is better for soothing and lightweight textures. Both brands have similar levels of hydration and skin irritation.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Pixi?

SKIN1004 stands out for soothing, lightweight formulas without added fragrance, while Pixi is known for brightening, radiance, and exfoliating products that often include fragrance. Both brands offer solid options, but SKIN1004 leans toward calming sensitive skin, whereas Pixi focuses on glow and smooth texture.

SKIN1004 or Pixi for dry skin?

For dry skin, Pixi has a Superior routine fit, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit. Every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance, while Pixi has some scented options and reviewers note deep hydration from the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Pixi and SKIN1004 both offer products on this page that are well-regarded, but SKIN1004 is particularly known for lightweight and soothing options without fragrance, whereas Pixi provides formulas that may help enhance radiance.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Pixi?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether SKIN1004 or Pixi is more affordable.

Between SKIN1004 and Pixi, which brand is better for soothing and calming properties?

SKIN1004 does better than Pixi for soothing and calming properties. Every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, helping reduce the risk of irritation.

How do SKIN1004 and Pixi compare when it comes to fragrance and scent issues?

SKIN1004 avoids fragrance entirely across the products on this page, whereas Pixi includes it in several items. Reviewers note that scent complaints sometimes arise with SKIN1004, while strong fragrance and scent issues are often mentioned for Pixi.

Which brand performs better for brightening and radiance: SKIN1004 or Pixi?

Pixi performs better for brightening and radiance. The products on this page help improve skin radiance and glow.

SKIN1004 or Pixi for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Pixi offer a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Pixi excels in brightening and radiance, while SKIN1004 provides lightweight and fast-absorbing textures with fragrance-free formulas.

SKIN1004 or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Pixi are great choices for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page offer a Superior routine fit for this skin type. SKIN1004 stands out for its soothing and lightweight formulas without added fragrance, while Pixi excels in radiance and skin smoothing.

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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