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Pixi vs Allies of Skin

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Pixi and Allies of Skin are skincare brands featuring thoughtful moisturizers, targeted serums, and advanced eye products. The British line, founded in 1999, relies on gentle and effective formulas that suit oily and sensitive skin best, while the second brand utilizes niacinamide to suit dry and oily acne-prone skin best. For specific concerns, the first offers Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, Glow Peel Pads for dark spots, and Retinol Tonic for mature skin, whereas its counterpart addresses dark spots with the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment and matures skin with the Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. Ultimately, the two differ in their core ingredient choices and exact formulations, yet both deliver reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

PixiAllies of Skin
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • 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”
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Soothing and Gentle Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Scents and Versatility Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “melts powder makeup — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • 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”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Results and Performance Concerns Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Massive burning sensation — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”

Pixi vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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Pixi vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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Pixi vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands reach an equal Lovi fit across skin types, with Pixi excelling in radiance and glow and Allies of Skin leading in soothing and gentle care. Pixi features fragrance in some products on this page and tends to have a lower price point, while Allies of Skin lists no fragrance across its range but comes at a higher price point.

What is the difference between Pixi and Allies of Skin?

Pixi offers budget-friendly skincare with strong radiance benefits, while Allies of Skin provides fragrance-free, soothing formulas at a higher price point. Both brands achieve equal Lovi fit levels across all skin types.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates both Pixi and Allies of Skin as having a Superior routine fit. Pixi relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help provide deep hydration, while Allies of Skin features fragrance-free options like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist for soothing moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Pixi offers options like Rose Oil Blend with a dry skin fit of High, while Allies of Skin features treatments like Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist with a dry skin fit of Superior. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentle and effective moisturizers, whereas Pixi faces frequent concerns regarding a sticky residue and strong fragrance issues.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Pixi is more affordable, whereas Allies of Skin carries a high price point. Reviewers note price and value concerns more often for Pixi, though Allies of Skin is generally the more expensive option.

Which brand has better options for addressing dark spots, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Both brands offer strong options for dark spots, with Pixi providing superior treatments like Retinol Tonic and Glow Tonic, while Allies of Skin features effective choices such as Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum. Lovi rates the routine fit for skin with dark spots as Superior for both brands.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do the fragrance profiles of Pixi and Allies of Skin products differ?

Pixi offers a mix of fragranced and fragrance-free formulas, with seven out of ten products on this page listing no fragrance. In contrast, every product from Allies of Skin on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better suited for mature skin, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin provide Superior routine fit for mature skin. Pixi relies on ingredients like retinol, which helps improve aging skin, while Allies of Skin features fragrance-free formulas with niacinamide, which helps reduce pigmentation.

Archives of Dermatology, 2007The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Pixi or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi offers better radiance and scants, while Allies of Skin provides gentler soothing benefits.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit for sensitive skin. Pixi offers great soothing toners, while Allies of Skin provides calming serums with no fragrance listed across its products.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin are a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. Pixi stands out for its range of gentle toners and serums, while Allies of Skin provides calming serums that help address skin concerns.

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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