Pixi skincare
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, all crafted with gentle and effective formulas. Its products suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, offering balanced care without heaviness or irritation. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin. Through these targeted daily offerings, the brand delivers reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular Pixi products; for the whole Pixi range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Pixi toners and essences
Other Pixi products
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 31.6k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Pixi for instant brightening, deep hydration, and soothing properties. The most common complaints are skin irritation and fragranced formulas.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Instant surge of hydration — Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “deeply hydrates and balances — Antioxidant Tonic”
- “leaves under-eyes super soft — DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
Radiance and glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gives instant glow — Glow Tonic”
- “healthy radiance — Glow Mist”
- “forehead bumps gone — Glow Tonic”
Lightweight and pleasant toners Mostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly — Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “lovely subtle rose scent — Rose Tonic”
- “unique gel-like texture — Antioxidant Tonic”
Gentle and soothing toners Mostly Mentioned
- “calms my redness instantly — Rose Tonic”
- “doesn't sting — Glow Tonic”
- “Gentle enough for regular use — Retinol Tonic”
Brightening and smoothing serums Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin is noticeably brighter — Glow Peel Pads”
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Glow Peel Pads”
- “Easy to use — Glow Peel Pads”
Sticky or tacky residue Often Mentioned
- “too greasy — Glow Mist”
- “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Vitamin-C Serum”
- “slightly tacky to touch — Antioxidant Tonic”
Strong fragrance and scent issues Often Mentioned
- “smell is overpowering — Glow Tonic”
- “Scent is too strong — Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “fragrance is overpowering — Rose Oil Blend”
Skin irritation and sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “burned my face — Glow Tonic”
- “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Glow Peel Pads”
- “Absolutely not a fan of all the fragrance added. — Vitamin-C Serum”
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Questions and answers
Is Pixi good for oily skin?
Yes, Pixi is a great fit for oily skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic offer Superior fits for oily skin to help keep things balanced. Reviewers often mention enjoying the lightweight and pleasant toners.
Is Pixi worth it?
Pixi is worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and radiance, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Pixi products on this page help deliver a soft and smooth feel, though reviewers often mention a sticky residue and strong fragrance.
What are Pixi's best products?
Pixi's best products for the skin are Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, and Hydrating Milky Mist, which Lovi rates Superior for several skin types. These items help deliver deep hydration and a bright glow, though some users report a sticky feel or strong scents.
Which Pixi moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Pixi moisturizer for dry skin is Rose Oil Blend. Lovi rates Rose Oil Blend High for dry skin.
Does Pixi cause breakouts?
Pixi is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and sensitivity, and certain toners include added fragrance.
Is Pixi fragrance-free?
No, the Pixi products on this page are not all fragrance-free because seven of the ten products list no fragrance while Glow Tonic, Hydrating Milky Mist, and Antioxidant Tonic contain it.
What are the key ingredients in Pixi products?
The key ingredients in Pixi products include aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which help deliver deep hydration to the skin. Sodium hyaluronate may also assist with wound healing and moisture retention.
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
How do I build a Pixi skincare routine?
To build a Pixi skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a gentle cleanser followed by Hydrating Milky Mist and a moisturizer with SPF. For your evening routine, use a pre-cleanser and cleanser, apply Glow Tonic, follow with Vitamin-C Serum, and finish with a moisturizer. Once a week, you can add an enzyme powder and a nourishing mask into your cleansing steps before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy Pixi, and how much does it cost?
Pixi is available in stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices on the page range from SAR 56.52 to SAR 167.00, with most products costing between SAR 75.16 and SAR 136.00.
What are good alternatives to Pixi?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi that can serve as alternatives to Pixi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Charlotte Tilbury.
Pixi vs BYOMA: which is better?
Pixi rates better than BYOMA for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while BYOMA is rated High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Is Pixi cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Pixi as cruelty-free.
Is Pixi good for dry skin?
Lovi rates Pixi Average for dry skin, though the brand offers some options like the Hydrating Milky Mist and Rose Oil Blend that suit dry skin well. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from these products, while key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help support skin moisture.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Is Pixi good for sensitive skin?
Pixi is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Key products like Hydrating Milky Mist and Retinol Tonic offer a Superior fit for this skin type, helping to keep skin calm and soft. Reviewers note that some toners provide gentle and soothing benefits, though strong fragrances and skin sensitivity are sometimes noted.
Is Pixi good for acne-prone skin?
Pixi is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic offer Superior fit levels for acne-prone skin.
Is Pixi good for skin with dark spots?
Pixi is good for skin with dark spots, as several items on the page help with brightening and smoothing. Glow Peel Pads and Retinol Tonic rate Superior for skin with dark spots, while Glow Tonic, Vitamin-C Serum, and Rose Tonic rate High. Reviewers often mention radiance and glow as key benefits, though some Pixi products on this page list fragrance.
Is Pixi good for mature skin?
Pixi is good for mature skin, with Retinol Tonic and Glow Tonic rated Superior by Lovi for this skin type. These products help smooth fine lines and improve radiance, though some users note a strong fragrance or sticky residue.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Research behind Pixi's key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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