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Pixi vs Theramid

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Pixi and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer nourishing toners, advanced moisturizers, soothing eye products, and targeted serums driven by thoughtful, meticulously engineered formulas. The British brand, founded in 1999, suits sensitive and oily skin best, while the Spanish counterpart, founded in 2022, caters to balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. For specific concerns, the former provides the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin, whereas the latter offers the Ceramide Treatment, Copper Peptide, and DERMA-PEPTIDES for those respective needs. Ultimately, both brands differ through their distinct origins and specialized approaches, helping maintain a healthy and refined complexion with remarkable precision and care.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular Pixi vs Theramid products

People Say

PixiTheramid
  • Lightweight and Non-Sticky Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “adds a healthy glow — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Cooling and Soothing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Packaging and Sprayer Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “dropper leaks product — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Application and Texture Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Theramid: which is better?

Pixi offers better radiance, hydration, and pleasant scents, while Theramid is gentler and less sticky. For key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, Pixi helps with skin healing and moisture.

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What is the difference between Pixi and Theramid?

Pixi is founded in the United Kingdom in 1999 and fits sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin best, while Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022. The products on this page show that Pixi stands out for radiance, glow, and hydration, whereas Theramid does better with lightweight, non-sticky, and gentle, non-irritating formulas.

Pixi or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, the products on this page show that Theramid features options like Ceramide Treatment with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin, while Pixi offers choices like Rose Oil Blend with a High fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers, whereas Pixi delivers deep hydration.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Theramid?

The provided comparison page does not contain pricing or affordability information for either Pixi or Theramid.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Theramid?

Theramid is noted as being gentler and less irritating, whereas Pixi reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and sensitivity issues. Pixi fits best for acne-prone skin, while Theramid does not list specific best-fit skin types on its page.

Which brand is older and based in the United Kingdom, Pixi or Theramid?

Pixi is older, having been founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain. Lovi indicates that Pixi's products on this page best fit sensitive skin, oily skin, and acne-prone skin.

How do the fragrance profiles compare between Pixi and Theramid products?

When comparing their fragrance profiles, every Theramid product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas some Pixi products on this page contain fragrance, such as Glow Tonic, Hydrating Milky Mist, and Antioxidant Tonic.

Which brand has better performance for radiance and glow according to reviewers?

Pixi has better performance for radiance and glow according to reviewers. The products on this page help deliver radiance and glow through key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

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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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