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Pixi vs No7

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Pixi and No7 are British skincare lines, founded respectively in 1999 and 1935, that offer thoughtful ranges of serums, eye products, and moisturizers. Pixi relies on carefully balanced formulas, suiting sensitive and mature skin best, while No7 builds its products around vitamin c, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, fitting mature and dry skin best. The first brand is beloved for toners and targeted treatments like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic, whereas the second brand provides sunscreens and advanced formulas including the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum, Pure Retinol Eye Cream, and Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream. Ultimately, both differ in their foundational ingredients and specific strengths for various skin types and concerns.

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

PixiNo7
  • 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

Buy Pixi routine · £91.61 · 94% fitBuy No7 routine · £124.87 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Pixi vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · £146.42 · 94% fitBuy No7 routine · £223.77 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Pixi vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · £105.76 · 92% fitBuy No7 routine · £195.98 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or No7: which is better?

Both Pixi and No7 offer great options, with Pixi providing a superior routine fit for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, while both brands match at a superior level for dry skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Pixi excels in hydration and radiance, whereas No7 stands out for texture and anti-aging benefits.

What is the difference between Pixi and No7?

Pixi and No7 are both skincare brands founded in the United Kingdom, with Pixi offering a higher routine fit for oily and acne-prone skin while both match equally for dry, mature, and sensitive skin. Reviewers indicate that Pixi excels in hydration and radiance, whereas No7 is noted more for texture improvements and anti-aging benefits. The products on this page for Pixi frequently feature aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while No7 commonly includes vitamin C and niacinamide.

Pixi or No7 for dry skin?

Both Pixi and No7 achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Pixi excels in deep hydration and moisture, while No7 is recognized for texture and smoothness improvements.

Pixi or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Both Pixi and No7 offer effective moisturizers on the products on this page, with Pixi focusing on deep hydration and No7 excelling in anti-aging benefits.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or No7?

The provided information does not compare the pricing or affordability of Pixi and No7.

Pixi or No7 for oily skin?

Pixi fits oily skin better than No7, with a Lovi fit level of Superior compared to High for No7. Reviewers find that Pixi offers deeper hydration and radiance, while the products on this page help manage oily skin effectively.

Pixi or No7 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Pixi is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas No7 is rated High. Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners, and 7 of the 10 products on this page list no fragrance.

Pixi or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Pixi is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for No7. Reviewers note that Pixi offers gentle toners and brightening serums, while key ingredients like aloe vera help with skin healing.

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Pixi or No7 for mature skin?

Both Pixi and No7 are well suited for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit on this page. Pixi provides targeted toning options like Retinol Tonic, while No7 offers products such as Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream to help address aging signs.

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

Pixi or No7 for skin with dark spots?

Both brands achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots. Pixi relies on ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while No7 features vitamin C and niacinamide which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Pixi or No7 for dry sensitive skin?

Both Pixi and No7 are a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin. Pixi excels with deep hydration and soothing toners, while No7 offers strong anti-aging benefits and deep moisturization.

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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