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Pixi vs SK-II

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Pixi and SK-II are distinct skincare lines founded in 1980 and 1999 that offer balanced toners, serums, eye products, moisturizers, and restorative masks. Pixi relies on careful formulations suited for sensitive skin and mature skin, whereas SK-II anchors its luxurious products in signature pitera to suit dry skin and acne-prone skin. The brands differ primarily in their core ingredients and targeted skin types, with specific solutions addressing acne, dark spots, and aging through regular application.

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 · £91.61 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · £225.40 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · £146.42 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · £339.53 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Pixi vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · £105.76 · 92% fitBuy SK-II routine · £308.34 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Pixi or SK-II: which is better?

Pixi is better for overall routine fit across most skin types on this page, achieving a Superior level of Lovi fit everywhere compared to SK-II's High level. Pixi also outperforms SK-II in user reviews for radiance and deep hydration.

What is the difference between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi and SK-II differ primarily in their ingredients, fragrance usage, and origins, with Pixi founded in the UK using aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while SK-II was founded in Japan and centers its products on Pitera. Additionally, the products on this page show that Pixi features several fragranced items, whereas SK-II lists no fragrance across its entire page.

Pixi or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, both Pixi and SK-II offer a Superior routine fit based on the products on this page. Pixi provides deep hydration and radiance with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Pixi or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, Pixi and SK-II both feature strong options, with Pixi leaning on nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid while SK-II centers its formulas around Pitera. Reviewers note that Pixi products on this page help deliver deep hydration and radiance, whereas SK-II offers options like its Skinpower Advanced Cream that fit mature, dry, and dry sensitive skin.

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

Which is more affordable, Pixi or SK-II?

Pixi is more affordable, while SK-II faces negative reviews for price and value concerns.

Between Pixi and SK-II, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

SK-II offers fragrance-free products across the entire selection on this page, whereas 7 of the 10 Pixi products listed here are also fragrance-free.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Pixi and SK-II?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned, whereas SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by The Procter & Gamble Company.

Which brand performs better for radiance and glow according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Pixi performs better for radiance and glow among the products on this page.

Pixi or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Pixi earns a Superior Lovi fit level while SK-II reaches a High fit level.

Pixi or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Pixi achieves a Superior fit level on the products on this page, while SK-II reaches a High fit level. Reviewers note that Pixi offers gentle and soothing toners, though the products on this page may sometimes cause skin irritation and sensitivity.

Pixi or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

Pixi matches acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit level on the products on this page, while SK-II reaches a High Lovi fit level 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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