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Elemis vs Pixi

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Elemis and Pixi are British skincare brands known for their thoughtful ranges of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and eye products. The former features nourishing ingredients like glycerin and shea to suit mature skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the latter crafts gentle and effective formulas that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best without heaviness or irritation. While both offer standout targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature concerns, they differ in their foundational components and primary skin type focus.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Elemis vs Pixi products

People Say

ElemisPixi
  • Deep and instant hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Luxurious and pleasant scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Lightweight and absorbable texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “weightless serum — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “unique gel-like texture — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Smoother skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • High price point and value concerns Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or overpowering fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture issues like pilling and peeling Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Elemis vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,209.66 · 91% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 3,641.86 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Elemis vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,155.80 · 95% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 2,382.67 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,150.95 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · SAR 2,337.01 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better for budget and sensitive skin, offering superior results for a lower price, while Elemis provides luxurious textures at a higher price point.

What is the difference between Elemis and Pixi?

Elemis and Pixi are both UK skincare brands founded in the late 1980s and 1990s respectively, but they differ significantly in product focus and pricing. Elemis is owned by the L'Occitane Group and features a higher price point with luxury textures, whereas Pixi is independently owned and known for offering gentle, brightening toners and serums. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Pixi tend to deliver better brightening and radiance, while Elemis is frequently praised for its hydrating moisturizers.

Elemis or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, compared to High for Elemis. Aloe vera helps soothe the skin, while hyaluronic acid improves hydration.

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

Elemis or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi offers a superior routine fit for dry, oily, and sensitive skin compared to Elemis on this page. Reviewers report that Pixi delivers better deep hydration and radiant glow, while Elemis has a higher price point.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable, as Elemis is noted for having a high price point among the products on this page.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Elemis or Pixi?

Elemis has more products containing fragrance on this page, with 18 fragranced items compared to Pixi which has 3. Pixi is the brand that lists no fragrance in 7 of its 10 products, while Elemis has only 4 out of 22 products without fragrance.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin according to the review themes?

Pixi does better for sensitive skin according to the review themes. Lovi rates Pixi as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin.

What key ingredients are found across Pixi products?

Pixi products feature key ingredients such as aloe vera and hyaluronic acid. Topical application of aloe vera helps with the prevention and healing of skin wounds, while hyaluronic acid may improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Elemis or Pixi for oily skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Elemis has a High fit on this page. Pixi provides brightening and radiance benefits that make it well-suited for this skin type.

Elemis or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and Pixi feature products with a High or Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, though Pixi stands out for being gentler on sensitive skin according to reviewer themes. Pixi utilizes key ingredients like aloe vera, which helps soothe irritation.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Elemis or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both Elemis and Pixi as having a Superior routine fit, meaning either brand is a solid choice. Pixi brings strong reviewer praise for its brightening and smoothing serums as well as being gentle on sensitive skin, whereas Elemis products on this page often feature ingredients like glycerin and shea butter.

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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