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Pixi skincare

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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Pixi is beloved for its thoughtful range of toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers, which rely on carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and mature skin best. For specific concerns, the standout products include the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin.

This page covers some of the most popular Pixi products; for the whole Pixi range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 31.6k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Pixi for instant brightening, deep hydration, and soothing properties. The most common complaints are skin irritation and fragranced formulas.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “leaves under-eyes super soft — DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Glow Tonic”
    • “healthy radiance — Glow Mist”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Glow Tonic”
  • Lightweight and pleasant toners Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly — Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Rose Tonic”
    • “unique gel-like texture — Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Gentle and soothing toners Mostly Mentioned
    • “calms my redness instantly — Rose Tonic”
    • “doesn't sting — Glow Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Retinol Tonic”
  • Brightening and smoothing serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Easy to use — Glow Peel Pads”
  • Sticky or tacky residue Often Mentioned
    • “too greasy — Glow Mist”
    • “I just could not get past this heavy feel. — Vitamin-C Serum”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Strong fragrance and scent issues Often Mentioned
    • “smell is overpowering — Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “fragrance is overpowering — Rose Oil Blend”
  • Skin irritation and sensitivity Sometimes Noted
    • “burned my face — Glow Tonic”
    • “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Glow Peel Pads”
    • “Absolutely not a fan of all the fragrance added. — Vitamin-C Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is Pixi good for oily skin?

Pixi is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, and Glow Peel Pads help clear and balance oily skin. Reviewers often mention lightweight toners and deep hydration from the products.

Is Pixi worth it?

Pixi is worth it for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and a bright glow from the products.

What are Pixi's best products?

Pixi's best products for the overall range include Glow Tonic, Hydrating Milky Mist, and Retinol Tonic, which rate Superior for multiple skin types including dry, sensitive, and mature skin. Reviewers frequently note that these products provide deep hydration and a glowing look. Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for dry, sensitive, and oily skin.

Which Pixi moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Pixi moisturizer for dry skin on this page is the Rose Oil Blend, which Lovi rates High for dry skin.

Does Pixi cause breakouts?

Pixi is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates its fit for acne-prone skin as Superior. Reviewers mention that its toners are gentle and soothing, though some users note potential skin irritation and sensitivity.

Is Pixi fragrance-free?

No, the Pixi products on this page are not all fragrance-free, as 3 out of 10 list fragrance in their ingredients. However, reviewers often note strong scent issues with the brand.

What are the key ingredients in Pixi products?

The key ingredients in Pixi products include aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which help support skin health. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture, while aloe vera may help soothe and heal the skin.

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

How do I build a Pixi skincare routine?

To build a Pixi routine for dry skin in the morning, start with a cleanser, apply Hydrating Milky Mist, and finish with a moisturizer and SPF. For your evening routine, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Vitamin-C Serum, and moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps before applying your serum and moisturizer.

Where can I buy Pixi, and how much does it cost?

Pixi products can be bought in the United Kingdom. Prices on the page range from £6.90 to £22.00, with most items falling between £9.20 and £22.00.

What are good alternatives to Pixi?

Good alternatives to Pixi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Medik8, Simple, Elemis, and Charlotte Tilbury, which also have pages on Lovi. Lovi rates Pixi's routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Pixi vs BYOMA: which is better?

Pixi rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. BYOMA rates Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, but High for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Is Pixi cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Pixi as cruelty-free.

Is Pixi good for dry skin?

Pixi is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help support skin moisture and healing. Some Pixi products, such as the Hydrating Milky Mist, also rate Superior for dry skin.

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

Is Pixi good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that its toners are gentle and soothing, and key ingredients like aloe vera help calm the face.

Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019

Is Pixi good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Products like Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic provide a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

Is Pixi good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Pixi helps with skin with dark spots, and Lovi rates Glow Tonic, Vitamin-C Serum, and Retinol Tonic High for this skin type. These products feature brightening ingredients like vitamin C and retinol, which may help fade dark areas and make the skin look more even. Reviewers often mention getting a nice glow and brightness from using them, though some note a sticky feel.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Is Pixi good for mature skin?

Yes, Pixi is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the Pixi-focused routine Superior for mature skin. Several Pixi products on the page, such as Glow Tonic and Retinol Tonic, fit mature skin at a Superior level.

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

Research behind Pixi's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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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