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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are distinct skincare lines founded in 1999 and 1980, respectively. The British brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, whereas the Japanese brand is cherished for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, clarifying toners, and gentle formulations powered by pitera. The former suits oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the latter suits dry sensitive skin and combination skin best. They differ through their heritage, primary formulations, and targeted approaches to concerns like acne, dark spots, and mature skin.

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

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,209.66 · 91% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,157.75 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,155.80 · 95% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 1,935.93 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · SAR 1,150.95 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,044.94 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Pixi is the better choice on this page for overall radiance, deep hydration, and soothing care, as it earns superior routine fit levels across most skin types. SK-II matches that top performance only for dry sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while every product on its page lists no fragrance.

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi offers products on this page that generally feature key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas SK-II focuses on pitera across its lineup. Lovi finds that Pixi fits oily, sensitive, and combination skin best, while SK-II leans toward dry sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

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

Pixi or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, Pixi is rated as Superior by Lovi, while SK-II is rated as High. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin moisture and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Pixi has a moisturizer like Rose Oil Blend and SK-II offers options like Skinpower Advanced Cream and Facial Treatment Essence. Lovi rates Pixi as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while SK-II has a High routine fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

Reviewers note that Pixi has price and value concerns among its product range.

Pixi or SK-II: which brand offers better options for mature skin?

Pixi offers better options for mature skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for SK-II. The products on this page help improve aging skin signs with key ingredients like retinol.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Pixi or SK-II: which has more fragrance-free products?

SK-II has more fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, Pixi features fragrance in 3 of its 10 products on this page.

Pixi or SK-II: which brand focuses better on dark spots?

Lovi shows that Pixi fits skin with dark spots at a Superior level with its Retinol Tonic and Glow Tonic, whereas SK-II rates High for this skin concern across its matching products on this page.

Pixi or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Pixi is a great fit because Lovi rates the products on this page as Superior for this skin type, whereas SK-II earns a High fit overall.

Pixi or SK-II for sensitive skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, whereas SK-II reaches a High fit level.

Pixi or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Pixi achieves a Superior routine fit level while SK-II reaches a Superior fit level too, making them equally well-suited on this page. Pixi features products like Retinol Tonic that have a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas SK-II offers Genoptics Ultraura Essence at a Superior level for this skin type.

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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