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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are skincare brands founded in 1999 and 1980, respectively, offering thoughtful ranges of toners, serums, eye products, moisturizers, and masks with gentle, effective formulas and signature pitera ingredients. While the British brand suits oily and sensitive skin best through balanced daily care, the Japanese brand suits dry and dry sensitive skin best with deeply nourishing properties. Both differ in their targeted solutions, as the former relies on glow tonics, peel pads, and retinol tonics, and the latter features ultraura essences, facial treatment essences, and clear lotions to improve complexion.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular Pixi vs SK-II products

People Say

PixiSK-II
  • Radiance and Glow Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping 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”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. — Pixi Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Texture and Smoothness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Cooling, Soothing and Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “instantly cooling upon application — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Smells fresh — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • Pleasant Scents Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “refreshing rose smell — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “Subtle rose fragrance, spa-like scent, not overpowering. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • 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”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Scents and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Packaging and Application Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “cotton is too thick and heavy — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Residue and Texture Feel Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “quite thick consistency — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Pixi vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$247.09 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · S$606.78 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$363.28 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · S$820.58 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · S$329.01 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · S$716.48 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Pixi generally offers better value and a superior fit for most skin types on this page, while SK-II stands out for texture and smoothness. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and radiance with Pixi products, and hyaluronic acid helps maintain moisture levels.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi offers a wide selection of toners and serums with key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, whereas SK-II relies heavily on its signature ingredient Pitera across its product range. Reviewers note that Pixi excels in radiance and deep hydration, while SK-II performs better in texture and smoothness. Lovi rates Pixi as having a Superior routine fit for most skin types, compared to a High fit for SK-II in several categories.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

Pixi or SK-II for dry skin?

Both Pixi and SK-II achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers report that Pixi helps provide deep hydration, and its products feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid which helps support skin moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi and SK-II both offer moisturizers on this page, but Pixi features options like the Rose Oil Blend, which helps with dry skin, while SK-II offers items such as the Skinpower Advanced Cream for mature skin. Aloe vera helps soothe the skin, and hyaluronic acid helps with hydration.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

Pixi is more affordable than SK-II, though reviewers note some price and value concerns with the brand.

Pixi or SK-II: which brand has better fragrance-free options?

SK-II has better fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas several Pixi products contain added fragrance. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration across both ranges.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand performs better for radiance and glow?

Pixi performs better for radiance and glow, as the products on this page excel in providing a bright and glowing finish compared to SK-II.

Pixi or SK-II for oily skin?

Pixi fits oily skin better than SK-II, offering a Superior routine fit compared to a High fit for SK-II. The products on this page for Pixi help provide deep hydration and radiance while featuring lightweight toners.

Pixi or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Pixi is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to SK-II's High level. Additionally, aloe vera helps soothe the skin, while hyaluronic acid may provide deep hydration.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Pixi or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

Pixi fits acne-prone skin better, achieving a Superior routine fit level compared to SK-II's High. Reviewers note that Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners along with brightening and smoothing serums that help address concerns without heavy residue.

Pixi or SK-II for skin with dark spots?

Pixi fits skin with dark spots slightly better than SK-II, as the products on this page achieve a superior Lovi fit level for this concern. Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture in the skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

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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