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Pixi vs Aēsop

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Pixi and Aēsop are two skincare lines known for thoughtful formulas and botanical or scientifically validated ingredients. Pixi is universally loved for its nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, while Aēsop is widely loved for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. Both brands suit sensitive skin best, with the British brand founded in 1999 focusing on gentle, balancing care, and the other relying on gentle yet effective compositions to support overall skin health and resilience.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Aēsop products

People Say

PixiAēsop
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Skin Rescue and Balancing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • 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”
  • Price and Value 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”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky and Heavy Residue Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “feels very sticky right after application — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Application Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “separates foundation — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “causes my sunscreen and cushion foundation to pill — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Aēsop: which is better?

Pixi offers better radiance and glow, while Aēsop performs better for skin rescue and balancing. Pixi has a more favorable price and value, though the products on this page feature key ingredients like aloe vera that help soothe the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

What is the difference between Pixi and Aēsop?

Pixi offers a wide range of affordable skincare featuring key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration and soothing care. Aēsop provides luxurious, fragrance-free products focused on balancing the skin, though reviewers note they come with a high price.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Pixi or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When looking at the products on this page, Pixi Rose Oil Blend earns a High fit level for dry skin, whereas Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment earns a High fit level for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Aloe vera helps soothe dry skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Aēsop?

Pixi is more affordable than Aēsop, as reviewers frequently note Aēsop's high price while Pixi scores better on price and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Aēsop?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for Pixi feature Retinol Tonic with a Superior Lovi fit, while Aēsop includes options like Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum with a High Lovi fit. Aloe vera helps soothe skin irritations and supports wound healing.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Which brand has been around longer, Pixi or Aēsop?

Aēsop has been around longer, having been founded in 1987, whereas Pixi was founded in 1999.

Do any Pixi products contain added fragrance compared to Aēsop?

Yes, three Pixi products on this page list added fragrance, whereas every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand's products offer a Superior fit level for mature skin?

Pixi offers products with a Superior fit level for mature skin, specifically Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, and the products on this page overall benefit from ingredients like retinol which may help improve naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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