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Pixi vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm are two distinct skincare lines designed to support daily routines with thoughtful care. The former is a British brand known for nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers that suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin best, while the latter is a German brand recognized for gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums that cater to sensitive, dry, and balanced skin. Both brands offer standout solutions for specific concerns, yet they differ through the gentle, balancing nature of the first and the deep hydration and barrier support of the second.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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

Popular Pixi vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

PixiDr. Barbara Sturm
  • Gentle and Soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “reduced redness — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • 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”
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “skin drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “lines less visible — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “sinks in quickly — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • 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”
  • Price and Size 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”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tacky finish — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells a bit weird — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

Pixi stands out on this page for delivering radiance and glow, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm scores better for gentle and soothing care and texture and smoothness.

What is the difference between Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi offers a larger range of products on this page with key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, achieving a Superior Lovi fit for mature skin in items like Retinol Tonic. Reviewers note that Pixi provides great radiance and glow, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm scores better for gentle and soothing products and texture and smoothness. Furthermore, every Dr. Barbara Sturm product on this page lists no fragrance, while select Pixi items do.

Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi features moisturizers like Rose Oil Blend, which gets a High Lovi fit for dry skin, while Dr. Barbara Sturm offers Hyaluronic Serum, rated Average for dry skin. Reviewers note that Pixi products on this page often deliver deep hydration, although some experience sticky residue.

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Which is more affordable, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi is more affordable, while Dr. Barbara Sturm attracts price and size concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for both Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm hold High Lovi fit ratings for items like Pixi's Retinol Tonic and Dr. Barbara Sturm's Enzyme Cleanser.

Between Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm, which brand offers better results for radiance and glow?

Pixi offers better results for radiance and glow compared to Dr. Barbara Sturm. Reviewers on this page frequently mention the radiance and glow provided by the products on this page.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between Pixi and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is owned by an independent company, whereas Dr. Barbara Sturm was founded in 2014 in Germany and is owned by Puig.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Pixi or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Pixi has more products containing fragrance, with 3 out of 10 products on this page listing fragrance, whereas every Dr. Barbara Sturm product on this page lists 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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