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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are distinct skincare brands founded in Britain and Japan, respectively. The British brand is beloved for its gentle toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, featuring standout solutions like the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin. Conversely, the Japanese brand is deeply appreciated for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, rejuvenating masks, and clarifying toners powered by pitera, which suit combination, oily, normal, and dry skin best with standout options like the Genoptics Ultraura Essence for acne-prone skin, the Facial Treatment Essence for dark spots, and the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion for mature skin. While both deliver reliable daily care, the former focuses on soothing and balancing formulas, whereas the botanical science behind the latter improves pore area, roughness, and redness.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular Pixi vs SK-II products

People Say

PixiSK-II
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Deep 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”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Texture and Smoothness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Cooling, Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • Pleasant Scents Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Subtle rose fragrance, spa-like scent, not overpowering. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Price and Value 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 — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Packaging and Application Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “cotton is too thick and heavy — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Residue and Texture Feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “quite thick consistency — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options depending on your skincare goals and preferences. Pixi products on this page often provide deep hydration and radiance, while SK-II features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Pitera. Lovi rates Pixi with a Superior fit for sensitive and acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi offers a wide selection of toners and serums featuring key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while SK-II centers its line on formulas powered by Pitera. Reviewers note that Pixi leads in radiance, deep hydration, and soothing benefits, whereas SK-II stands out for texture and smoothness. Additionally, every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance, while some Pixi products contain added scent.

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Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on these pages, Pixi offers options like Rose Oil Blend with a High fit for dry skin, while SK-II features Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream with High fits for dry and mature skin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration for skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

When it comes to affordability, Pixi is more affordable, although price and value concerns are sometimes noted for the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or SK-II?

For acne-prone skin, the products on this page for both Pixi and SK-II offer a range of fits from Average to Superior. Pixi features options like Retinol Tonic with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while SK-II includes Genoptics Ultraura Essence which also achieves a Superior fit.

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Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Pixi or SK-II?

SK-II has been around longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Pixi was founded in the United Kingdom in 1999.

How many products contain fragrance in Pixi versus SK-II?

On the products on this page, Pixi has fragrance in 3 of its 10 products, whereas SK-II lists no fragrance in every product.

What are the key ingredients used across Pixi products compared to SK-II?

The products on this page from Pixi use key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas SK-II relies on Pitera across its line.

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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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