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Dr. Althea vs Pixi

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Dr. Althea and Pixi are two distinct skincare lines offering thoughtful, gentle formulas for daily routines. Founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd., the Korean brand is widely loved for its moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums, while the British brand founded in 1999 is beloved for its toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers. The first suits dry skin and mature skin best, whereas the second suits oily skin and sensitive skin best without heaviness or irritation. They differ because both use targeted offerings like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, 345 Relief Cream, and Vitamin C Boosting Serum, or the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic, to support a balanced and healthy complexion.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs Pixi products

People Say

Dr. AltheaPixi
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin feels smoother — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
  • Instant Radiance and Glow Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
  • Scent and Fragrance Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “prominent acidic hint — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Causes Breakouts and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “broke me out — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “gave me cystic acne — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Massive burning sensation — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Price and Value Concerns Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Runs out fast — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “a bit pricey — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Slight downside is the price — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”

Dr. Althea vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$247.09 · 93% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · S$125.10 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$363.28 · 94% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · S$322.85 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dr. Althea vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$329.01 · 93% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · S$219.15 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is better for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit level across those types, while Dr. Althea is better for gentle, fragrance-free formulas since every product on its page lists no fragrance.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and Pixi?

Dr. Althea and Pixi differ mainly in their formulation focus and fragrance usage, as Dr. Althea features fragrance-free products on this page and excels in soothing and gentle care, whereas Pixi offers standout radiance, texture smoothing, and hydration benefits alongside some products containing fragrance.

Dr. Althea or Pixi for dry skin?

Both Dr. Althea and Pixi achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers report that Pixi offers deep hydration, while Dr. Althea provides soothing moisturizers and gentle cleansers.

Dr. Althea or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi Rose Oil Blend moisturizer is rated Average for dry skin on Lovi, while Dr. Althea offers moisturizers like the 345 Relief Cream rated High for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or Pixi?

Price and value concerns are noted as equal for both Dr. Althea and Pixi on the products on this page.

Do Dr. Althea or Pixi products contain fragrance?

Every product on the Dr. Althea page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while Pixi has fragrance in 3 of its 10 products on this page.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Pixi performs better for hydration and moisture according to reviewers. Lovi rates Pixi at a Superior fit level for dry skin routines, matching Dr. Althea.

What skin types do Dr. Althea and Pixi fit best based on their brand-focused routines?

Dr. Althea fits dry skin, mature skin, and acne-prone skin best based on its brand-focused routines. Pixi fits oily skin, sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin best based on its routines.

Dr. Althea or Pixi for oily skin?

Pixi fits oily skin better than Dr. Althea, as Lovi rates Pixi as Superior for oily skin while Dr. Althea is High.

Dr. Althea or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Pixi is the better choice for sensitive skin as Lovi rates its routine as Superior for this skin type, compared to High for Dr. Althea. Aloe vera helps soothe the skin, though Pixi's products on this page sometimes have strong fragrance issues.

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Dr. Althea or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Pixi offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Dr. Althea provides a High fit. Reviewers note that Pixi delivers brightening and smoothing serums and radiantly glowing skin, while Dr. Althea features gentle and soothing cleansers with zero fragrance across the products on this page.

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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