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Clarins vs Pixi

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Clarins and Pixi are two renowned skincare brands, with the French company founded in 1954 and the British counterpart established in 1999. Clarins is deeply loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, serums, eye products, toners, and more, which are enriched with nourishing shea and squalane, while Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers crafted with gentle and effective formulas. The former suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, and the latter suits oily skin and sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their formulation approaches and specific product offerings, with both delivering reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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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 Clarins and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Clarins vs Pixi products

People Say

ClarinsPixi
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clarins Double Serum Light Texture”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “keeps skin moist — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Radiance and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “skin looks brighter immediately — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
  • Fragrance and Scent Appeal Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “smells luxurious — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
  • Cooling and Soothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “insane how cooling it is — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
  • Anti-Aging and Results Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “neck feels smoother — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “visibly tighter, lifted skin — Clarins Super Restorative Night Cream”
    • “plumped my fine lines — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “faded acne scars — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Strong Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “fragrance is overpowering — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “smells like perfume — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
  • Price and Value 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”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Packaging and Design Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “dispenses too much product — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “dispenses too much — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”

Clarins vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$247.09 · 93% fitBuy Clarins routine · S$247.61 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Clarins vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$363.28 · 94% fitBuy Clarins routine · S$455.72 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clarins vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$329.01 · 93% fitBuy Clarins routine · S$455.72 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Clarins or Pixi: which is better?

Both brands offer great options, but Clarins stands out for anti-aging results while Pixi excels in radiance and glow among the products on this page.

What is the difference between Clarins and Pixi?

Clarins and Pixi differ mainly in their origins and formulation focus, with Clarins founded in France in 1954 and Pixi in the UK in 1999. The products on this page show that Pixi is often praised for radiance and cooling benefits, while Clarins is frequently noted for anti-aging results.

Clarins or Pixi for dry skin?

Both Clarins and Pixi are great options for dry skin, as the products on this page for both brands achieve a Superior routine fit. Clarins is well-loved for its hydrating and smoothing moisturizers, while Pixi offers deep hydration and radiance through lightweight toners.

Clarins or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, the products on this page show that both Clarins and Pixi offer great hydration, but Pixi provides superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clarins. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid, which is found in Pixi moisturizers, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clarins or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable than Clarins, as Clarins has a high price point while Pixi offers better price and value according to the review themes on this page.

Clarins or Pixi: which brand offers better anti-aging results?

Clarins offers better anti-aging results according to reviewer feedback on this page. Retinol, found in Pixi products, helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

How do the founding years and company ownerships of Clarins and Pixi compare?

Clarins was founded in France in 1954 and is owned by Famille C, whereas Pixi was founded in the United Kingdom in 1999 and is independently owned.

Which brand has more products formulated with fragrance, Clarins or Pixi?

Clarins has more products formulated with fragrance, with 23 out of 24 products on this page listing fragrance compared to Pixi's 3 out of 10 products.

Clarins or Pixi for oily skin?

Both Clarins and Pixi are great options for oily skin, with the products on this page offering a High fit from Clarins and a Superior fit from Pixi. Pixi stands out as doing better for radiance and glow, and its products may help soothe oily skin.

Clarins or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both Clarins and Pixi fit sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates sensitive skin fit as High for Clarins and Superior for Pixi across the products on this page.

Clarins or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Both Clarins and Pixi are great options for acne-prone skin, with the products on this page offering a Lovi fit level of High for Clarins and Superior for Pixi.

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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