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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are British and Japanese skincare brands founded in 1999 and 1980, respectively. Pixi is universally loved for its nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, whereas the second brand is deeply adored for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by its signature ingredient, pitera. The first brand suits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best because of their gentle, balancing nature, while its counterpart suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best, gently nurturing delicate complexions with time-tested efficacy. They differ through their origins, ingredients, and targeted approaches to delivering reliable care.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular Pixi vs SK-II products

People Say

PixiSK-II
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Deep 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”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Texture and Smoothness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Cooling, Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • Pleasant Scents Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Subtle rose fragrance, spa-like scent, not overpowering. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Price and Value 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 — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Packaging and Application Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “cotton is too thick and heavy — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Residue and Texture Feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “quite thick consistency — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Pixi vs SK-II routines for dry skin

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Pixi vs SK-II routines for oily skin

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Pixi vs SK-II routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Pixi offers a better fit for most skin types on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin. SK-II provides a High routine fit for most of these same categories, matching Pixi only on dry and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi is founded in the United Kingdom and features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while SK-II is founded in Japan and centers around Pitera. Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior fit for most skin types on this page, whereas SK-II ranges from High to Superior depending on the skin type.

Pixi or SK-II for dry skin?

Both Pixi and SK-II offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin on Lovi. Pixi products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with deep hydration.

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Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Pixi offers options like Rose Oil Blend that suit dry skin well, while SK-II features popular choices like Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream with high fit levels for dry, mature, and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

Pixi is more affordable than SK-II, though reviewers note some price and value concerns for Pixi products on this page.

Between Pixi and SK-II, which brand has a higher Lovi fit level for mature skin?

Pixi has a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, while SK-II holds a High fit level for it.

Do Pixi and SK-II products contain fragrance, and how do the two brands compare on scent?

Pixi offers some products with fragrance while SK-II lists no fragrance across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi features pleasant scents, whereas the two brands perform equally regarding scents and fragrance overall.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, while SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Pixi or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds Pixi has a Superior routine fit while SK-II has a High fit. Pixi helps provide deep hydration and radiance, though some reviewers note sticky residue.

Pixi or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates Pixi as having a Superior routine fit and SK-II as having a High fit. Pixi offers great gentle toners, though the products on this page may occasionally cause skin irritation and sensitivity.

Pixi or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

Both Pixi and SK-II achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, meaning they help provide great options for this skin type. Pixi offers several top-performing products like Retinol Tonic that feature aloe vera, which helps soothe skin.

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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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