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celimax vs BYOMA

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celimax and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed to support long-term skin health. The Korean brand founded in 2019 offers effective serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers that suit skin with dark spots, oily skin, and acne-prone or mature skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand founded in 2022 provides thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more, all anchored by tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both lines deliver measured results, the former addresses specific concerns through balanced care, and the latter improves barrier hydration and fights oxidative stress.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular celimax vs BYOMA products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Affordable Price and Good Value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging and Dispenser Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “hard to get the last bit out — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Scent and Fragrance Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Faint rubber scent — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Acne Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “made me break out in small red pimples — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Caused closed comedones — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “tiny bumps — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

celimax vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$67.99 · 94% fitBuy celimax routine · CA$216.93 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

celimax vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$160.45 · 86% fitBuy celimax routine · CA$328.99 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$100.46 · 87% fitBuy celimax routine · CA$269.00 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA offers better hydration and value, while both brands tie for gentle, non-irritating formulas.

What is the difference between celimax and BYOMA?

BYOMA offers better hydration and value, achieving a Superior Lovi fit for dry and sensitive skin, while celimax has more packaging and breakout complaints.

celimax or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas celimax only reaches Average. Reviewers also mention that BYOMA excels in hydration and glow, making its products very effective for dry skin types.

celimax or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer solid cleansing options, but BYOMA tends to do better with hydration and non-stripping cleansers on the products on this page. Lovi rates the BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser as Superior for dry skin, while the celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser fits dry skin at a Low level.

Which is more affordable, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable and provides better value compared to celimax based on customer reviews.

Between celimax and BYOMA, which brand performs better regarding packaging and dispenser quality?

BYOMA performs better than celimax regarding packaging and dispenser quality. Reviewers for the products on this page sometimes note dispenser and packaging issues for celimax.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between celimax and BYOMA?

celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea, whereas BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products across its lineup, celimax or BYOMA?

Both celimax and BYOMA offer a high proportion of fragrance-free options, as every product on the celimax page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while 16 of the 17 products on the BYOMA page are also fragrance-free.

celimax or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are well-suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for this skin type as High for both brands.

celimax or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers, but BYOMA is a better fit for dry and sensitive skin with a Superior routine fit compared to celimax's Average fit for those skin types.

celimax or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, whereas celimax is rated High. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers gentle and fragrance-free moisturizers that help strengthen the skin barrier.

celimax or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. Both brands offer products that help manage acne-prone skin, though BYOMA does better with hydration and glow.

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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