Pixi vs No7
Pixi and No7 are British skincare brands offering targeted daily options for diverse complexions. Founded in 1999, the first label is beloved for toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers featuring gentle formulas that suit oily and sensitive skin best, with standouts like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic. Founded in 1935, the second label covers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid to fit mature and dry skin best, featuring formulas like the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum, Pure Retinol Eye Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. While both brands deliver reliable results, they differ through their distinct ingredients and ideal skin types.
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.
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This page compares some of the most popular Pixi and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Pixi vs No7 products
People Say
Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels softer — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
- “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften 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”
- “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
- “healthier glow — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
Gentleness and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
- “doesn't sting — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
- “soothing on skin — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Lightweight Formula Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
- “Absorbs quickly — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “absorbs instantly — No7 Pure Retinol”
Anti-Aging and Fine Lines Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
- “lines on forehead diminished — No7 Pure Retinol”
- “skin feels firmer — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
Strong Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Too much fragrance — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
- “overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
- “Scent is overpowering — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream”
- “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
Packaging and Size Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “Bottle is too small — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
- “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
Skin Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “broke me out — Pixi Rose Tonic”
- “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
Pixi vs No7 routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
Rose Tonic
Morning
S$32.20
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.94
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
S$21.09
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
S$39.68
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$40.18
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$37.96
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
S$75.55
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
S$39.68
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$48.24
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
Buy Pixi routine · S$247.09 · 93% fit
Buy No7 routine · S$330.50 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Pixi vs No7 routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
S$34.28
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$33.87
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$40.18
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$37.96
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
S$75.55
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$48.24
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy Pixi routine · S$363.28 · 94% fit
Buy No7 routine · S$556.49 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Pixi vs No7 routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
S$34.28
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$40.18
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
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Moisturizer
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$37.96
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SPF
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream
Morning
S$75.55
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$48.24
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy Pixi routine · S$329.01 · 93% fit
Buy No7 routine · S$452.39 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Pixi or No7: which is better?
Pixi generally performs better than No7 across most skin types on this page, achieving superior Lovi fit levels for dry, oily, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin. Reviewers also mention that Pixi excels in hydration, radiance, and gentleness, whereas No7 tends to receive more complaints about heavy textures and skin irritation.
What is the difference between Pixi and No7?
Pixi and No7 are both UK-based brands founded decades apart, with Pixi focusing best on oily, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, while No7 focuses best on mature, dry, and sensitive skin. For overall Lovi routine fit, Pixi achieves a Superior level across all listed skin types, whereas No7 reaches a Superior level for dry and mature skin and a High level for the rest. Reviewers note that Pixi excels in hydration and radiance, while No7 does better with texture and anti-aging.
Pixi or No7 for dry skin?
Both Pixi and No7 achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Pixi excels in hydration and moisture, while No7 focuses on deep hydration and moisture with a slightly heavier texture.
Pixi or No7: which moisturizer is better?
Pixi and No7 both offer moisturizers on this page, with Pixi featuring options like Rose Oil Blend and No7 including products such as Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands.
Which is more affordable, Pixi or No7?
The products on this page do not include pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Pixi and No7 cannot be made from these details.
Pixi or No7 for fading skin with dark spots?
Pixi is the better choice for fading dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots compared to No7's High fit level. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.
Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Pixi or No7?
Pixi has 7 out of 10 products on the page listing no fragrance, while No7 has 10 out of 13 fragrance-free products. This means both brands offer a high proportion of fragrance-free options among the products on this page.
Pixi or No7 for oily skin?
Pixi is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for No7. Pixi offers lightweight and pleasant toners that help deliver radiance and glow.
Pixi or No7 for sensitive skin?
Pixi fits sensitive skin better than No7, as Lovi rates Pixi as Superior for sensitive skin while No7 is High. Reviewers note that Pixi tends to be gentle and soothing, and its products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
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Pixi or No7 for acne-prone skin?
Pixi fits acne-prone skin better than No7, earning a Superior routine fit level compared to No7's High fit level.
Pixi or No7 for mature skin?
Both Pixi and No7 achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin. Reviewers often mention No7 for anti-aging and line reduction, while Pixi is frequently noted for radiance and glow.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
The evaluation of aluminum oxide crystal microdermabrasion for photodamage
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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