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celimax vs BYOMA

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

celimax and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, toners, and cleansers. The Korean line suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best with gentle compositions like the Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad, while the British brand focuses on dry and sensitive skin using tri-ceramide and squalane to boost barrier integrity and hydration. Ultimately, both appeal to daily routines through targeted options, differing primarily in their specific regional origins and foundational ingredients.

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

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celimax vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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celimax vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

celimax or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA offers better hydration and value on the products on this page, while both brands perform equally well for soothing sensitive and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for dry and sensitive skin routines, whereas celimax achieves an Average fit for dry skin.

What is the difference between celimax and BYOMA?

BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit for dry and sensitive skin types compared to celimax, which provides an Average fit for dry skin. BYOMA also performs better for hydration and glow as well as affordable price and value among the products on this page.

celimax or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, while celimax has an Average routine fit for dry skin.

celimax or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both celimax and BYOMA offer effective cleansers, with BYOMA specifically recognized for providing hydrating and non-stripping options across the products on this page. Lovi rates the cleansers for sensitive skin as High for BYOMA and Average for celimax.

Which is more affordable, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than celimax, as BYOMA is noted on this page for better affordability and good value.

Which brand has fewer packaging and dispenser issues, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better than celimax for packaging and dispenser issues, as review themes note that celimax has more frequent problems with its packaging and dispensers.

celimax or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are a High fit for oily skin based on the products on this page. For daily routines, Lovi rates both brands as High for this skin type.

celimax or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for hydration and value, with Lovi rating its routine fit for dry skin as Superior compared to celimax's Average level. Both brands offer gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers, but BYOMA is less prone to packaging and breakout complaints on the products on this page.

celimax or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, BYOMA achieves a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas celimax reaches a High Lovi fit level on the products on this page.

celimax or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are a High fit for acne-prone skin based on the products on this page. Reviewers note that celimax sometimes has issues with breakouts and acne, whereas BYOMA offers hydrating and non-stripping cleansers.

celimax or BYOMA for mature skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are great choices, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit for mature skin. The products on this page for both brands feature nourishing and barrier-supporting options that help address signs of aging.

celimax or BYOMA for skin with dark spots?

Both celimax and BYOMA are a High fit for skin with dark spots. Reviewers note that 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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