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Pixi vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Pixi and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options, with the former being a British brand founded in 1999 and the latter known for advanced formulas. Pixi offers gentle toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while MAËLYS provides targeted serums that suit all skin types best. The two differ in their core approach, as the first brand delivers reliable daily care through options like Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic, whereas the second brand focuses on specialized solutions such as TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Pixi or MAËLYS: which is better?

Pixi is the better choice for facial care, offering superior Lovi fit levels for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin across the products on this page. MAËLYS has mostly low fit levels for these skin types. Pixi products also help deliver deep hydration, radiance, and soothing benefits using ingredients like aloe vera.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

What is the difference between Pixi and MAËLYS?

Pixi offers a broad range of skincare products on this page with Superior Lovi fit levels for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS features very few body products that generally show Low or Caution fit levels across most skin types. Pixi products frequently use key ingredients like aloe vera, which helps soothe skin, and hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, Pixi or MAËLYS?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Pixi or MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or MAËLYS?

Pixi fits acne-prone skin best with superior or high Lovi ratings across products like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, whereas MAËLYS has low ratings for acne-prone skin. Aloe vera helps soothe irritation and reduce breakouts.

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Which brand has been around longer, Pixi or MAËLYS?

Pixi has been around longer, having been founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from Pixi contain fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

7 of the 10 products on this page from Pixi list no fragrance, while only 1 of the 2 products on this page from MAËLYS lists no fragrance.

Which brand has products with a Superior fit level for dry skin?

Pixi has products with a Superior fit level for dry skin, specifically the Hydrating Milky Mist, while MAËLYS does not offer products with a Superior fit for dry skin. Aloe vera helps soothe the skin, and hyaluronic acid improves skin hydration.

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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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