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Pixi vs Aēsop

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Pixi and Aēsop are distinct skincare brands known for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and targeted solutions. The British skincare brand founded in 1999 relies on gentle and effective formulas that suit oily skin and sensitive skin best, while the botanical- and science-driven brand suits balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both offer reliable daily care for a calm and radiant complexion, Pixi delivers standout treatments like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, whereas Aēsop features options such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel and Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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This page compares some of the most popular Pixi and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Pixi vs Aēsop products

People Say

PixiAēsop
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
  • Pleasant Scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Skin Rescue and Balancing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • 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”
  • Price and Value 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”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky and Heavy Residue Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “feels very sticky right after application — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Application Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “separates foundation — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “causes my sunscreen and cushion foundation to pill — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Aēsop: which is better?

Pixi offers better value and radiance results, while Aēsop does better for skin rescue and balancing. Reviewers mention that the products on this page from Pixi provide deep hydration and a glowing finish, though they can sometimes leave a sticky residue.

What is the difference between Pixi and Aēsop?

Pixi offers a wide range of affordable toners and serums with key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas Aēsop provides luxurious moisturizers and cleansers that list no fragrance across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Pixi delivers better radiance and glow, while Aēsop excels in skin rescue and balancing.

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Pixi or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi offers a wider range of moisturizers like Rose Oil Blend, which helps provide high hydration for dry skin, whereas Aēsop provides options such as Damascan Rose Facial Treatment with high fit for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that Aēsop delivers non-greasy, balancing moisturizers, while Pixi products on this page are frequently noted for deep hydration and radiance.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Aēsop?

Pixi is more affordable, whereas Aēsop has reviews frequently mentioning a high price. The products on this page for Pixi offer better value, while reviewers often note Aēsop's high price as a drawback.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Aēsop?

For acne-prone skin, Pixi features products on this page like Retinol Tonic with a Superior fit, whereas Aēsop offers B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with a High fit. Aloe vera is a key ingredient across Pixi products that helps soothe the skin.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Which brand has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023, Pixi or Aēsop?

Aēsop has been owned by L'Or§al Groupe since 2023, whereas Pixi is owned by an independent company.

Do any Aēsop products contain added fragrance, unlike Pixi?

Every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas 7 of 10 Pixi products list no fragrance and 3 include it.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Pixi's Rose Oil Blend and Aēsop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment?

Pixi's Rose Oil Blend has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, while Aēsop's Damascanrus Facial Treatment also has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin.

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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