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celimax vs SK-II

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celimax and SK-II are skincare brands that offer gentle efficacy and targeted active ingredients through products such as moisturizers, serums, and toners. While the Korean brand is known for soothing and brightening sensitive skin and skin with dark spots, the Japanese brand is anchored by its signature ingredient, pitera, to gently nurture acne-prone and dry skin. Both brands provide reliable nourishment for a balanced complexion, differing mainly in their founding origins, parent companies, and signature formulations.

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

celimax.comcelimax.us

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 celimax and SK-II products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular celimax vs SK-II products

People Say

celimaxSK-II
  • Hydration & Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “silky texture that absorbs quickly — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
    • “Absorbs quickly — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Texture & Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • Deep Hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Gentle & Non-Irritating Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “Great for sensitive — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Soothing & Calming Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Price vs. Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results take time — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “didn't see major changes — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “didn't notice a difference — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant 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”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

celimax vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SK-II routine · A$1,400.12 · 90% fitBuy celimax routine · A$222.15 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

celimax vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · A$1,436.99 · 89% fitBuy celimax routine · A$344.06 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · A$1,429.91 · 88% fitBuy celimax routine · A$316.07 · 76% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or SK-II: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options depending on your budget and skin goals, with SK-II excelling in hydration and glow while celimax stands out for being gentle and soothing. For specific needs like dry or acne-prone skin, Lovi rates both brands as High to Superior across the products on this page.

What is the difference between celimax and SK-II?

Both celimax and SK-II offer fragrance-free products on this page, but they differ in their formulation highlights and reviewer feedback. celimax tends to be noted for soothing and calming options, while SK-II is often favored for hydration, glow, and lightweight textures.

celimax or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, celimax has a High routine fit and SK-II has a Superior routine fit. Reviewers note that SK-II tends to do better for hydration, glow, and deep hydration.

celimax or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, SK-II provides superior hydration and glow according to reviewers on the products on this page, while celimax excels in providing gentle and soothing care. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for celimax and Superior for SK-II.

Which is more affordable, celimax or SK-II?

When comparing the two brands, celimax is generally considered more affordable than SK-II, as negative reviews for celimax occasionally mention concerns regarding price versus value.

Between celimax and SK-II, which brand is better for reducing dark spots?

For reducing dark spots, both brands perform well on the products on this page, with Lovi rating their routines as High fit. celimax is often noted by reviewers for brightening and fading dark spots, while SK-II features key ingredients like Pitera across its line.

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How do celimax and SK-II compare regarding fragrance in their products?

When comparing fragrance, both celimax and SK-II are good choices because every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand was founded earlier and where is it from, celimax or SK-II?

SK-II was founded earlier in 1980 and is from Japan, whereas celimax was founded later in 2019 in South Korea.

celimax or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, both celimax and SK-II achieve a High fit on Lovi. Reviewers note that SK-II tends to do better for hydration, glow, and lightweight texture, while celimax is recognized for being gentle and non-irritating.

celimax or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, celimax and SK-II both feature a high routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that celimax does better for gentle and non-irritating care as well as soothing and calming benefits.

celimax or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands offer good options, with SK-II reaching a Superior fit level compared to the High fit level of celimax on this page. SK-II features products like Genoptics Ultraura Essence, while celimax provides options such as the Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad.

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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