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celimax vs Simple

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celimax and Simple are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that support daily routines. The Korean brand features serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers tailored for sensitive and acne-prone skin, while the British brand relies on niacinamide and glycerin within cleansers, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers to suit oily and acne-prone skin best. Although both offer targeted options for concerns like dark spots and mature skin, they differ in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and specific compositions.

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

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Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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

Popular celimax vs Simple products

People Say

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  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Deep hydration and glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Effective daily cleanser and non-stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Skin feels soft not dry — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
  • Smooth and refined skin texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad”
  • Not moisturizing enough Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Need 2 times for applying — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “need to layer for dry skin — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up feeling dry if used alone — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Struggle with waterproof makeup removal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “struggled with waterproof mascara — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

celimax vs Simple routines for dry skin

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celimax vs Simple routines for oily skin

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celimax vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

celimax or Simple: which is better?

Simple tends to be better for gentle, value-friendly makeup removal and sensitive skin, while celimax products on this page often provide a smoother skin texture and soothing moisturizers. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Average for celimax and High for Simple, while both brands reach equal fit levels for most other skin types.

What is the difference between celimax and Simple?

Simple offers more affordable value and better gentleness on sensitive skin for the products on this page, while celimax provides smoother and more refined skin texture.

celimax or Simple for dry skin?

Simple has a High routine fit for dry skin, while the products on this page for celimax have an Average fit. Simple is often noted for being value-friendly and gentle, whereas celimax may sometimes struggle with being moisturizing enough.

celimax or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Simple does better for a daily cleanser and non-stripping feel among the products on this page. celimax also offers options like the Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser that helps with acne-prone and oily skin.

Which is more affordable, celimax or Simple?

Simple offers more affordable value than celimax among the products on this page.

Which brand offers better soothing and calming moisturizers, celimax or Simple?

celimax offers better soothing and calming moisturizers, as its soothing and calming moisturizers are mostly mentioned by reviewers on the products on this page.

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

celimax was founded in South Korea in 2019, whereas Simple originated in the United Kingdom in 1960. Both brands are currently owned by larger parent companies, with celimax under ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd. and Simple under Unilever PLC.

Which brand is better suited for achieving a smoother skin texture, celimax or Simple?

celimax does better for achieving a smoother skin texture among the products on this page, as reviewers often note smoother skin texture with its items.

celimax or Simple for oily skin?

For oily skin, both celimax and Simple achieve a High Lovi fit level across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Simple tends to be more affordable, while celimax may help provide smoother skin texture.

celimax or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Simple offers affordable value and gentle, sensitive-skin-friendly formulas, while the products on this page for celimax are mostly noted for soothing and calming moisturizers as well as hydrating and glowing moisturizers. For dry skin specifically, Simple provides a High routine fit while celimax achieves an Average routine fit.

celimax or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both celimax and Simple are well suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi fit levels reaching High for both brands across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Simple tends to be especially gentle on sensitive skin, while celimax products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

celimax or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and Simple achieve a High routine fit level for acne-prone skin. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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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