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Pixi vs Allies of Skin

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Pixi and Allies of Skin are skincare brands that offer thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and toners built around key ingredients like niacinamide and balanced formulas. The British brand, founded in 1999, suits mature skin and oily skin best, while the other suits dry skin and mature skin best. Both brands provide gentle yet effective daily care and targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin. They differ in their core formulations, with the former relying on balanced ingredients for reliable results and the latter utilizing potent components to improve skin aging signs and decrease hyperpigmentation.

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 Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. Reviewers report that Pixi offers better radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin provides gentler and more soothing products.

What is the difference between Pixi and Allies of Skin?

Both brands offer equal routine fit levels across all skin types, but Pixi is better for radiance and glow while Allies of Skin is better for soothing and gentle care. Pixi features fragrance in some products and has lower prices, whereas every product on this page by Allies of Skin lists no fragrance.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers report that the products on this page help with deep hydration for Pixi and gentle moisturization for Allies of Skin.

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin offer moisturizers and treatments that are well-regarded, though Pixi stands out for radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin is known for being soothing and gentle. Allies of Skin lists no fragrance across the products on this page, whereas Pixi includes fragrance in some items.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Pixi is more affordable compared to Allies of Skin, which has a mostly mentioned high price point.

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which brand offers better radiance and glow?

Pixi offers better radiance and glow among the products on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi excels specifically in providing radiance and glow compared to Allies of Skin.

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which brand is better for soothing and gentle skincare?

Allies of Skin does better for soothing and gentle skincare on the products on this page. Reviewers report that Allies of Skin provides gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums.

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which brand has products with fragrance?

Pixi has products with fragrance on this page, while every Allies of Skin product on this page lists no fragrance.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin. Pixi stands out for its radiance and glow effects, while Allies of Skin is noted for being soothing and gentle.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, making them equally good options. Allies of Skin does better for soothing and gentle care, while Pixi is noted for its scents and versatility.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, meaning they help provide great results for this skin type. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera to support soothing, which helps manage acne-prone skin effectively.

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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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