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Elemis vs Pixi

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Elemis and Pixi are British skincare brands offering thoughtful selections of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners. The former relies on glycerin and shea to suit dry and mature skin, while the latter utilizes carefully balanced formulas suited for sensitive and mature skin. Both brands address specific concerns with standout treatments, though they differ in their founding dates and corporate ownership.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Elemis vs Pixi products

People Say

ElemisPixi
  • Deep and instant hydration Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Brightening and radiance Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “gives a lovely glow — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “healthy glow — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Luxurious and pleasant scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like a spa — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smells like a holiday — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “smells like fresh roses — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
    • “lovely subtle rose scent — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Lightweight and absorbable texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “weightless serum — Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “unique gel-like texture — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
  • Smoother skin texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Gentle enough for regular use — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “knocks my redness down — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • High price point and value concerns Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Strong or overpowering fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The smell is very strong... could not handle for long. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Texture issues like pilling and peeling Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tends to flake off — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “It peels horribly no matter how I apply it. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “slightly tacky to touch — Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask”
    • “too greasy — Pixi Glow Mist”

Elemis vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · £91.61 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · £324.88 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Elemis vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · £146.42 · 94% fitBuy Elemis routine · £290.16 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Elemis vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · £105.76 · 92% fitBuy Elemis routine · £263.56 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Elemis or Pixi: which is better?

Both Elemis and Pixi are great choices depending on your budget and skincare needs, with Pixi often doing better for brightening and gentle care while Elemis offers luxurious textures. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration, radiant glow, and smoother skin.

What is the difference between Elemis and Pixi?

Elemis is a UK brand owned by L'Occitane, while Pixi is independently owned and generally offers better value. Both brands provide high-quality skincare, but Pixi stands out for its brightening and soothing toners, whereas Elemis focuses heavily on luxurious moisturizers and anti-aging treatments.

Elemis or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi fits dry skin with a Superior routine, while Elemis achieves a High fit level for this skin type.

Elemis or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?

Pixi is better for moisturizers as the products on this page achieve a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Elemis, which is rated High.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi is more affordable, as Elemis has reviewers mostly mentioning a high price point.

Which brand performs better for brightening and radiance, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi performs better for brightening and radiance. Its products on this page help improve skin brightness and radiance.

How do the ownership and founding years of Elemis and Pixi compare?

Elemis was founded in 1989 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019, whereas Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products among their page listings, Elemis or Pixi?

Pixi has more fragrance-free products among their page listings, with 7 of 10 products lacking fragrance compared to Elemis having 4 of 22 fragrance-free products.

Elemis or Pixi for oily skin?

Both Elemis and Pixi are great choices for oily skin, with Lovi fit levels of High and Superior respectively. Pixi does better for brightening and radiance, while Elemis is less likely to cause texture issues like pilling and peeling.

Elemis or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both Elemis and Pixi are great choices, as Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for Elemis and Superior for Pixi. Pixi stands out for being especially gentle on sensitive skin.

Elemis or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

Elemis is a solid choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High. Pixi is also a great option, featuring a Superior routine fit for this skin type.

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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