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Pixi vs RoC

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Pixi and RoC are established skincare lines offering thoughtful ranges of serums, eye products, and moisturizers designed for daily care. The British brand focuses on gentle formulas that suit oily and sensitive skin best, while the French brand provides nourishing care enriched with glycerin and retinol that suits mature and dry skin best. Both deliver reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion, yet they differ in their primary active ingredients and the specific skin types they target.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Pixi vs RoC products

People Say

PixiRoC
  • 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 is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • 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”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Gentle and Soothing Formulation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet are fading — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
  • Fragrance and Scent Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Skin Irritation and Burning Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Massive burning sensation — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “feels a bit thick — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “slightly tacky feel — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Pixi vs RoC routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$247.09 · 93% fitBuy RoC routine · S$271.04 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Pixi vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$363.28 · 94% fitBuy RoC routine · S$504.66 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$329.01 · 93% fitBuy RoC routine · S$400.56 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or RoC: which is better?

Pixi and RoC both offer great options depending on your skincare goals, with Pixi excelling in hydration, radiance, and gentle soothing formulations while RoC shines in texture smoothing and wrinkle reduction. Lovi rates Pixi as having a superior fit for oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types, whereas both brands match equally for dry skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between Pixi and RoC?

Pixi and RoC are skincare brands that cater to different primary concerns, with Pixi focusing best on oily, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin, while RoC excels for mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots. For example, retinol helps reduce signs of aging in mature skin.

Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Pixi or RoC for dry skin?

Both Pixi and RoC achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin. Pixi helps provide deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while RoC focuses on ingredients like retinol to help smooth and nourish dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Pixi or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi and RoC are comparable for dry skin routines, with Lovi giving both a Superior fit level. Pixi focuses on ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while RoC uses ingredients like retinol and glycerin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which is more affordable, Pixi or RoC?

The products on this page do not have pricing information provided to determine which brand is more affordable.

Pixi or RoC for mature skin: which brand works better?

Both brands offer equal fit levels for mature skin, with Lovi rating them as Superior. Reviewers note that RoC helps with wrinkle and fine line reduction, backed by its use of retinol which stimulates collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Pixi or RoC?

RoC has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 10 out of 12 products listing no fragrance, compared to 7 out of 10 products for Pixi.

Pixi or RoC for treating skin with dark spots: which is better?

Both Pixi and RoC achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for treating skin with dark spots on the products on this page. Pixi stands out for radiance and glow, while RoC is better known for reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

Pixi or RoC for oily skin?

Pixi fits oily skin better than RoC, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to RoC's High fit level. Pixi is particularly noted for its lightweight and pleasant toners, making it well-suited for managing oil.

Pixi or RoC for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Pixi offers a Superior routine fit while RoC provides a High fit. Reviewers note that Pixi tends to have gentle and soothing toners, whereas RoC reviewers sometimes mention skin irritation and burning.

Pixi or RoC for acne-prone skin?

Pixi fits acne-prone skin with a Superior routine fit, whereas RoC reaches a High level. Reviewers often mention Pixi for gentle and soothing toners, while RoC is noted for skin irritation and burning.

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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