Pixi vs Theramid
Pixi and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer gentle formulas and meticulously engineered treatments. The British brand is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, whereas the Spanish brand is cherished for its advanced moisturizers and targeted serums. Both suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the second also accommodates balanced, dry, and combination skin. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches and product types, delivering reliable results through either daily botanical care or specialized high-precision treatments.
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
This page compares some of the most popular Pixi and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Lightweight and Non-Sticky Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
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”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “adds a healthy glow — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
- “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Gentle and Non-Irritating Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
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 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”
Packaging and Sprayer Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
- “dropper leaks product — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
- “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
Application and Texture Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
- “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Questions and answers
Pixi or Theramid: which is better?
Pixi stands out on this page for deep hydration, radiance, and glow, featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid which helps improve skin quality and signs of aging. Meanwhile, Theramid offers restorative moisturizers that are generally fragrance-free.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
What is the difference between Pixi and Theramid?
Pixi offers products on this page that help provide deep hydration and radiance with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, whereas Theramid features restorative and soothing formulas that help avoid added fragrance. Lovi shows that Pixi fits oily, sensitive, and combination skin best, while Theramid has no specific top fit category listed.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
Pixi or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
When looking at the products on this page, Pixi offers moisturizers like Rose Oil Blend with a High fit for dry skin, whereas Theramid provides options like Ceramide Treatment with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and High fits for dry, mature, and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Theramid delivers restorative and soothing moisturizers, while Pixi is often mentioned for deep hydration and radiance.
Which is more affordable, Pixi or Theramid?
The products on this page for Pixi and Theramid do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Theramid?
When it comes to breakouts, the products on this page by Pixi feature options like Retinol Tonic that achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, helping smooth the skin and reduce blemishes. Meanwhile, Theramid offers the Ceramide Treatment with a High fit level for acne-prone skin, which helps soothe the skin barrier.
Between Pixi and Theramid, which brand offers fragrance-free products?
Theramid is the brand on this page where every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Pixi also offers fragrance-free options, as 7 of 10 products on this page list no fragrance.
How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Pixi and Theramid?
Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom, whereas Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain. This means Pixi is the older brand by over two decades.
Which brand performs better in terms of gentle and non-irritating formulations according to review themes?
According to the review themes on this page, Theramid does better in terms of being gentle and non-irritating.
Research behind their 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
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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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
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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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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