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Elemis vs Pixi

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Elemis and Pixi are British skincare brands offering thoughtful selections of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and eye products designed to nourish the complexion. Elemis was founded in 1989 and features formulations with glycerin and shea butter, while Pixi was founded in 1999 and relies on balanced formulas. The former suits dry skin and mature skin best, whereas the latter suits mature skin and oily skin best. Both brands differ in their specific targeted solutions, such as the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and the Glow Tonic.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular Elemis vs Pixi products

People Say

ElemisPixi
  • Deep and instant hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Luxurious and pleasant scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Lightweight and absorbable texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “weightless serum — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “unique gel-like texture — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Smoother skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • High price point and value concerns Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or overpowering fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture issues like pilling and peeling Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Elemis vs Pixi routines for dry skin

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Elemis vs Pixi routines for oily skin

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Elemis vs Pixi routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Elemis or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better for brightening and radiance as well as being gentle on sensitive skin, while Elemis has fewer texture issues like pilling and peeling. Both brands offer equal benefits for deep hydration, luxurious scents, lightweight textures, and smoother skin texture.

What is the difference between Elemis and Pixi?

Pixi is an independent UK brand founded in 1999, while Elemis has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019. The products on this page show that Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Elemis highlights glycerin and shea butter.

Elemis or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Elemis has a High routine fit for dry skin.

Elemis or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Both Elemis and Pixi offer popular moisturizers on this page, with Elemis featuring hydrating moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pixi providing options such as the Rose Oil Blend. Reviewers often mention deep hydration for both brands, while Elemis products on this page are noted for luxurious textures and Pixi for radiant glow.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable, whereas Elemis has higher price point concerns on the products on this page.

Which brand uses aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, and which uses glycerin and shea butter?

Pixi uses aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while Elemis uses glycerin and shea butter as key ingredients across the products on this page.

Between Elemis and Pixi, which brand is owned by the L'Occitane Group?

Elemis is owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, while Pixi is owned independently.

How many products on the Elemis page do not list fragrance compared to Pixi?

Elemis has 4 products on this page that list no fragrance, while Pixi has 7 products on this page that do not list fragrance.

Elemis or Pixi for oily skin?

Both Elemis and Pixi are great for oily skin, with Lovi giving Pixi a Superior fit and Elemis a High fit. Pixi stands out for oily skin with targeted toners like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, while Elemis offers balancing options such as Balancing Lavender Toner.

Elemis or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and Pixi have an average or high Lovi fit for sensitive skin, but Pixi is noted by reviewers as gentler on sensitive skin. Pixi uses soothing ingredients like aloe vera.

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Elemis or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Elemis is a strong choice for acne-prone skin, with routines featuring a Lovi fit level of High. Pixi is also a great option for acne-prone skin, featuring routines with a Lovi fit level of Superior.

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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