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Pixi vs Galderma

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Pixi and Galderma are skincare brands founded in Britain in 1999 and Switzerland in 1981, respectively. Pixi offers nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers that suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best, while the Swiss brand provides specialized serums. Both labels differ because the former features gentle, balancing formulas like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic, whereas the latter focuses on treatments such as Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular Pixi vs Galderma products

People Say

PixiGalderma
  • Acne and Blemish Control Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “My skin looked visibly clearer and brighter. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Texture and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • 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 Care 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”
  • Intense Burning and Dryness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Breakouts and Purging Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “caused cystic acne — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Absolutely not a fan of all the fragrance added. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaching Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Fragrance and Scent Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Sticky or Tacky Residue Often MentionedNot noted
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Galderma: which is better?

Pixi is better for hydration, radiance, and soothing care, while Galderma does better for acne and blemish control. Reviewers note that Pixi helps provide deep hydration and a glow, whereas Galderma offers effective acne-clearing serums.

What is the difference between Pixi and Galderma?

Pixi focuses on hydration, radiance, and soothing care with ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Galderma specializes in effective acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling.

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Which is more affordable, Pixi or Galderma?

The page facts do not mention the prices of Pixi or Galderma products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Galderma?

Galderma does better for acne and blemish control according to reviewers, while Pixi is noted by reviewers for breakouts and purging.

Which brand has products with fragrance, Pixi or Galderma?

Pixi has products with fragrance on this page, while every Galderma product lists no fragrance.

Which brand is older, Pixi or Galderma?

Galderma is older, having been founded in Switzerland in 1981, whereas Pixi was founded later in 1999 in the United Kingdom.

How does the Lovi fit level of Glow Tonic compare between oily and dry skin?

Glow Tonic has a Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin, whereas its fit level for dry skin is Average.

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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