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Elemis vs Pixi

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Elemis and Pixi are British skincare brands offering thoughtful selections of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners crafted with gentle, effective formulas. The former suits dry, balanced, and sensitive skin best with deeply hydrating ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, while the latter caters primarily to oily and sensitive skin through balanced care without heaviness. Ultimately, both labels differ in their targeted daily offerings, as the British 1989-founded company focuses on nourishing, age-defying solutions while its 1999-founded counterpart delivers reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.

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”

Questions and answers

Elemis or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi is often considered better for brightening and gentle care on sensitive skin, whereas Elemis focuses more on luxurious textures and hydration. The products on this page from Pixi feature key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration.

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What is the difference between Elemis and Pixi?

Elemis and Pixi are both UK-based skincare brands founded in the 1990s, but Elemis is owned by the L'Occitane Group while Pixi is independent. Reviewers note that Pixi stands out for being gentler on sensitive skin and better at brightening and radiance, whereas Elemis products on this page often come with a higher price point and texture issues like pilling.

Elemis or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers multiple highly rated moisturizers like the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Superfood Facial Oil that reviewers frequently praise for providing deep hydration and a luxurious feel. Pixi features products like the Rose Oil Blend, though reviewers note that Elemis generally performs better for avoiding texture issues like pilling.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable, whereas Elemis has higher price point concerns among reviewers on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Pixi?

Both Elemis and Pixi feature products with average or better Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin on this page, but neither brand claims to prevent breakouts.

Which brand offers better options for dry sensitive skin based on the fit levels?

Elemis offers a wider range of products on this page with a High Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, including its Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pro-Collagen Night Cream. Pixi also features good options for dry sensitive skin, such as its Hydrating Milky Mist, which has a High Lovi fit level.

How do Elemis and Pixi differ in terms of their ownership and founding years?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019. In comparison, Pixi was founded ten years later in 1999 in the United Kingdom and remains independently owned.

Which brand has more products listed without fragrance?

Elemis has more products listed without fragrance than Pixi, with 18 unfragranced options compared to Pixi's 7. Both brands offer a mix of scented and fragrance-free formulas 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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