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Pixi vs Anessa

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

Pixi and Anessa are distinct skincare brands founded in 1999 and 1992, respectively, offering thoughtful formulas designed to maintain a healthy, refined complexion. The British brand is known for nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, while the Japanese brand, owned by Shiseido Company, Limited, is celebrated for its advanced sunscreens. The former suits sensitive and oily skin best with items like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic, whereas the latter suits all skin types best with standalone products such as the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk and the Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Gel. Ultimately, both brands differ through their primary offerings and targeted benefits, with the British line focusing on gentle, balancing daily care and the Japanese line specializing in reliable UV protection.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Anessa is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1992 and owned by Shiseido Company, Limited.

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

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Questions and answers

Pixi or Anessa: which is better?

Pixi fits sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best out of the two brands on this page, while offering a wider range of products. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture, and aloe vera helps with wound healing.

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What is the difference between Pixi and Anessa?

Pixi is an independent UK brand founded in 1999 that offers a wide range of toners, serums, and moisturizers fitting sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best, whereas Anessa is a Japanese sunscreen brand founded in 1992 and owned by Shiseido. The products on this page by Pixi feature key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while Anessa focuses entirely on fragrance-free sunscreens.

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Which is more affordable, Pixi or Anessa?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of Pixi and Anessa.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Anessa?

Pixi features products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, such as Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, while Anessa has a High fit. Aloe vera is a key ingredient across Pixi products, which helps with skin soothing.

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Which brand has been around longer, Pixi or Anessa, and in which countries were they founded?

Anessa has been around longer than Pixi, having been founded in Japan in 1992, whereas Pixi was founded in the United Kingdom in 1999.

How many products are listed for Pixi versus Anessa on the page?

Pixi has ten products listed on this page, while Anessa has two sunscreens. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration and radiance for the Pixi range, whereas Anessa focuses entirely on sun protection without fragrance.

Do both brands offer fragrance-free products, and how do they compare in that regard?

Yes, both brands offer fragrance-free options among the products on this page. Anessa lists no fragrance in every product on this page, whereas Pixi has 7 out of 10 products that contain no fragrance.

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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