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Pixi vs Allies of Skin

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Pixi and Allies of Skin are British skincare lines celebrated for their thoughtful formulas and powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide. Pixi features nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers that suit sensitive and oily skin best, while Allies of Skin offers luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and targeted eye products that suit dry and acne-prone skin best. Specifically, the British brand addresses acne-prone skin with the Glow Tonic, dark spots with the Glow Peel Pads, and mature skin with the Retinol Tonic, whereas the second brand uses treatments like the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, the Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and the Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. Both help maintain a healthy complexion, with the latter utilizing niacinamide to improve signs of aging 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 equal Lovi fit levels across every skin type on this page. Pixi stands out for radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin is noted for being soothing and gentle.

What is the difference between Pixi and Allies of Skin?

Pixi and Allies of Skin both achieve Superior Lovi routine fit levels across all skin types, but they differ in formulation and pricing. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Allies of Skin highlights niacinamide across its products. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides gentler, effective moisturizers, while Pixi excels in radiance and glow.

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Pixi or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Pixi and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit on Lovi. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which help deliver deep hydration.

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

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Pixi offers products like Rose Oil Blend with Lovi fit levels up to High for dry skin, while Allies of Skin features options like Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment that reach a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin. Both brands provide effective hydration, but Allies of Skin focuses heavily on fragrance-free formulations.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Pixi is more affordable, as reviewers often mention Allies of Skin for its high price point.

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

Pixi offers better options for radiance and glow, as the products on this page outperform Allies of Skin in this review category. Reviewers frequently note that Pixi delivers radiance and glow, with key items like Glow Peel Pads and Vitamin-C Serum featuring high Lovi fit levels for skin with dark spots.

Do Pixi or Allies of Skin products contain fragrance?

Pixi offers fragrance across the products on this page, as 7 of its 10 products list no fragrance while some do. In contrast, Allies of Skin includes no fragrance in any of its products on this page.

Which brand performs better when it comes to soothing and gentle skincare?

When it comes to soothing and gentle skincare, Allies of Skin does better than Pixi. Every product on this page for Allies of Skin lists no fragrance, whereas some Pixi products contain fragrance and reviewers note strong fragrance issues.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds that both Pixi and Allies of Skin provide a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that Pixi stands out for radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin is recognized for being soothing and gentle.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Pixi and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit on Lovi. Pixi features products like Retinol Tonic which list no fragrance, while Allies of Skin ensures every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Pixi or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Pixi stands out for radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin is better known for being soothing and gentle.

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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