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Pixi vs Allies of Skin

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Pixi and Allies of Skin are British skincare and daily treatment brands offering thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, eye products, and toners crafted with gentle, effective ingredients like niacinamide. The former brand suits oily and sensitive skin best, while the latter suits dry, sensitive, and uneven skin types best through deep, restorative care. Both brands address acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, with the first brand featuring standout products such as the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic, and the second featuring the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. They differ primarily in their core offerings and specific formulations, as the brand known for niacinamide improves skin aging signs and hyperpigmentation, while the other delivers reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Pixi vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

PixiAllies of Skin
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Hydration and Plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Soothing and Gentle Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Scents and Versatility Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “melts powder makeup — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Price and Value Concerns 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”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Results and Performance Concerns Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Massive burning sensation — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”

Questions and answers

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Pixi offers better radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin is better for a soothing and gentle feel. Pixi wins on price and value concerns, though reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides effective anti-aging and brightening serums.

What is the difference between Pixi and Allies of Skin?

Pixi offers budget-friendly products like Glow Tonic that give great radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin focuses on fragrance-free options like Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist that provide soothing and gentle care.

Pixi or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi and Allies of Skin both offer moisturizers with varying Lovi fit levels depending on skin type, with Pixi's Rose Oil Blend reaching a High fit for dry skin and Allies of Skin's Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist reaching a Superior fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Pixi provides great radiance and glow, while Allies of Skin is recognized for its gentle and effective moisturizers.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Pixi is more affordable than Allies of Skin, as Allies of Skin has a high price point mostly mentioned by reviewers while Pixi faces price and value concerns. Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture, and aloe vera helps soothe skin.

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Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Both brands perform equally well regarding breakouts and skin irritation. Review themes note no difference between Pixi and Allies of Skin on this issue.

Between Pixi and Allies of Skin, which brand offers better radiance and glow according to reviewers?

Between Pixi and Allies of Skin, Pixi offers better radiance and glow according to reviewers. The products on this page help provide radiance and glow as a mostly mentioned benefit.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Pixi and Allies of Skin compare?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is owned by an independent company, whereas Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 and is owned by Allies Group Pte. Ltd.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products on the page, Pixi or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has more fragrance-free products on the page, as every product listed for the brand contains no fragrance, whereas 7 of 10 Pixi products list no fragrance.

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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