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celimax vs KORRES

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

celimax and KORRES are two beloved brands offering thoughtfully crafted daily skincare for various complexions. celimax features serums, moisturizers, toners, makeup removers, and more with carefully selected ingredients, while KORRES is known for botanical moisturizers and cleansers. The former suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best, whereas the latter favors sensitive and dry skin. While both deliver reliable results through precise blends and nourishing formulas, they differ in their specific botanical heritage and targeted compositions.

celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..

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

Popular celimax vs KORRES products

People Say

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  • Gentle & Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Hydration & Glow Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothing & Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “No stinging on my hypersensitive skin — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Creamy & Velvety Texture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Texture is wonderfully creamy — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Skin Texture & Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “smoother skin — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “skin feels baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Product Quantity & Pricing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tiny — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “bottle only lasts me about a month — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Herbal & Scent Notes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Faint rubber scent — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “medicinal smell — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “smells like babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

celimax vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 565.03 · 94% fitBuy celimax routine · AED 590.42 · 73% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 1,042.96 · 93% fitBuy celimax routine · AED 782.90 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

celimax vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · AED 897.32 · 94% fitBuy celimax routine · AED 609.13 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or KORRES: which is better?

Both celimax and KORRES are strong choices, but KORRES has a Superior routine fit across nearly all skin types while celimax features fragrance-free products on this page. Reviewers note that celimax does better for soothing and smoothing, whereas KORRES excels in lightweight and velvety textures.

What is the difference between celimax and KORRES?

celimax fits best for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin with fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES fits best for sensitive, dry, and combination skin with scented products. Reviewers find celimax better for soothing and smoothing texture, whereas KORRES excels in lightweight and velvety textures.

celimax or KORRES for dry skin?

For dry skin, KORRES offers a Superior routine fit, while celimax has an Average routine fit on this page. Reviewers report that KORRES provides hydrating and velvety moisturizers, whereas every product on the celimax page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

celimax or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both celimax and KORRES offer effective cleansers, but KORRES stands out for its gentle, creamy, and non-stripping formulas, whereas celimax features fragrance-free options suited for acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, celimax or KORRES?

KORRES is more affordable according to the review themes on this page, which note that pricing and product quantity are areas where celimax faces disadvantages.

Between celimax and KORRES, which brand is better for reducing dark spots?

Both celimax and KORRES achieve a High Lovi fit for skin with dark spots. For brightening and fading dark spots, reviewers sometimes note positive results from celimax products on this page.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, celimax or KORRES?

KORRES uses fragrance in its products, as every product on its page lists fragrance in its ingredients, whereas every product on the celimax page lists no fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of celimax and KORRES compare?

celimax was founded in South Korea in 2019 and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd., whereas KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

celimax or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORRES has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas celimax has a High fit. Reviewers note that KORRES offers a lightweight texture, while every celimax product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

celimax or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

KORRES provides a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to celimax which has an Average fit, while reviewers frequently note that KORRES offers hydrating and velvety moisturizers.

celimax or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer products on this page that fit well, as Lovi rates KORRES as Superior and celimax as High. Reviewers note that celimax is better for soothing and calming, while KORRES is known for gentle and non-stripping cleansers.

celimax or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and KORRES are good options for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that celimax excels at soothing and calming, while KORRES offers lightweight and velvety moisturizers.

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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