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celimax vs MAC

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

celimax and MAC are skincare brands offering thoughtful formulations for daily routines. The former is a Korean brand known for serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers with targeted active ingredients, suiting sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best. The latter is a Canadian brand known for reliable moisturizers and makeup removers with carefully balanced formulas, suiting balanced skin best. While both provide reliable nourishment and support for a healthy complexion, they differ in their specific product lineups and ideal skin types.

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

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MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular celimax vs MAC products

People Say

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  • Lightweight Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “Emulsifies beautifully and rinses off without a greasy film. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Makeup Application & Base Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “foundation sits better — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • Gentle & Non-Irritating Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “zero irritation or sensitivity — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Hydration & Glow Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “lit-from-within look — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • 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”
    • “petal-soft skin — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Rinses Clean & Non-Stripping Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves skin feeling soft and supple, never tight. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Herbal or Strong Scent 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”
    • “scent is overpowering — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”

Questions and answers

celimax or MAC: which is better?

celimax is better for sensitive skin due to its fragrance-free formulas, whereas MAC is often preferred for lightweight textures and makeup bases despite containing fragrance.

What is the difference between celimax and MAC?

celimax offers fragrance-free formulas with high Lovi fit levels for soothing dry skin and improving skin texture, whereas MAC features lightweight moisturizers and makeup bases that frequently contain fragrance.

Scientific Reports, 2022

celimax or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, celimax is a better choice for dry or mature skin, where Lovi rates its Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream as Superior, while MAC offers lighter hydration options. Reviewers often mention that celimax provides soothing and calming benefits with no fragrance across its products, whereas MAC moisturizers frequently contain fragrance.

Scientific Reports, 2022

Which is more affordable, celimax or MAC?

MAC is noted for having a high price point, whereas celimax is not described as pricey in the review themes on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, celimax or MAC?

celimax tends to be gentler for blemish-prone skin since every product on its page is fragrance-free, whereas MAC products often contain fragrance that may trigger irritation or breakouts. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates several celimax products like the Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum at a High fit level.

Which brand offers products with no fragrance, celimax or MAC?

celimax offers products on this page with no fragrance, whereas every product from MAC lists fragrance in its ingredients.

When was celimax founded compared to MAC, and who owns them?

Celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd., whereas MAC was founded in 1984 in Canada and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

How does the Lovi fit level of the Dual Barrier Creamy Toner differ across skin types for celimax?

For celimax, the Lovi fit level of the Dual Barrier Creamy Toner reaches Superior for dry skin. It reaches High for dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, and skin with dark spots. Additionally, it reaches Average for oily skin and oily acne-prone 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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