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Pixi vs Carotone

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

Pixi and Carotone are distinct skincare lines created to support a healthy complexion. The British brand founded in 1999 is universally loved for its nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, while both are known for their carefully crafted formulas. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, whereas the latter suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their product types and specific offerings, such as the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic from the first, and the Brightening Cream from the second.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Carotone products

Questions and answers

Pixi or Carotone: which is better?

Pixi is the better choice on this page because its products on this page offer superior or high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, unlike Carotone which only has average fits. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate the skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What is the difference between Pixi and Carotone?

Pixi offers a wide selection of products on this page with various Lovi fit levels, such as a Superior fit for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin, whereas Carotone features only one brightening cream with an Average fit across all skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and wound healing. Retinol may stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

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Which is more affordable, Pixi or Carotone?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Carotone?

For breakouts, Pixi has products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, such as Retinol Tonic, while Carotone only has an Average fit. Aloe vera helps soothe irritation and wound healing. Retinol may stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

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How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Pixi and Carotone compare?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is owned by an independent company, whereas Carotone was founded in 2009 and is owned by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour.

Which brand offers a wider variety of product types and skin-type fits on this page, Pixi or Carotone?

Pixi offers a much wider variety of product types and skin-type fits on this page, featuring multiple toners, serums, and moisturizers with fit levels reaching Superior for various skin types. Carotone features only a single brightening cream on this page, with an Average fit across all skin types.

How do the fragrance profiles differ between Pixi and Carotone products?

Pixi features a mix where 7 of 10 products on this page list no fragrance while others such as Glow Tonic contain it, whereas every product on this page by Carotone lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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