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celimax vs Aēsop

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celimax and Aēsop are two skincare lines celebrated for thoughtful formulations that combine gentle efficacy with targeted active ingredients. celimax offers serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers tailored for sensitive skin and dark spots, while the latter features botanically driven cleansers, moisturizers, and serums suited for balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Both brands deliver reliable nourishment through carefully crafted solutions, yet they differ in their foundational approaches to supporting overall skin health.

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 Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular celimax vs Aēsop products

People Say

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  • Hydration & Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Soothing & Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Gentle & Non-Irritating Often MentionedNot noted
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Lightweight Texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Texture is wonderfully creamy — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Oil Control & Matte Finish Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “effectively controls oil, leaving a matte finish without making the skin feel greasy — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
  • Fades Dark Spots & Brightening Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “marks faded faster than expected — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “healthy glow — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Price vs. Size Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Dispenser & Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Difficult, Sticky Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Scent Preferences Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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 carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”

Questions and answers

celimax or Aēsop: which is better?

Comparing celimax and Aēsop, celimax works better for soothing, calming, and gentle care, while Aēsop excels at providing deep hydration and a non-greasy finish.

What is the difference between celimax and Aēsop?

celimax fits best for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, and oily skin, while Aēsop has no specific skin types listed for best fit. Reviewers say celimax offers soothing and calming moisturizers with a lightweight texture, whereas Aēsop provides non-greasy, balancing moisturizers with luxurious and refreshing scents.

celimax or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

celimax offers the Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser, which has High fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Aēsop offers the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser with only Average fits for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, celimax or Aēsop?

celimax is more affordable than Aēsop, although price versus size is a noted concern for celimax products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, celimax or Aēsop?

For acne-prone skin, celimax features products like the Dual Barrier Creamy Toner and Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad that receive a High Lovi fit rating, whereas Aēsop has fewer options reaching that level. celimax is well-reviewed for its soothing and calming moisturizers, helping shoppers manage breakouts effectively.

Between celimax and Aesop, which brand is better suited for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, celimax is better suited because Lovi rates its Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream as Superior and its Dual Barrier Creamy Toner as High. Aēsop also offers good options like the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment with a High fit.

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

celimax was founded in South Korea in 2019 and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd., while Aesop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

Which brand offers better oil control and a matte finish for oily skin types?

Aēsop offers better oil control and a matte finish for oily skin types compared to celimax.

celimax or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Aēsop excels in deep hydration and non-greasy balancing formulas, whereas celimax stands out for its soothing, calming, and lightweight options. Lovi rates the celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream as Superior for dry skin, while the Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment is rated High for dry skin.

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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