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SKIN1004 vs celimax

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SKIN1004 and celimax are popular Korean skincare brands offering gentle, effective daily essentials. SKIN1004 features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination skin and sensitive skin best, whereas celimax relies on carefully selected ingredients in serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers that fit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. While both brands excel at targeted care through standouts like the Probio-Cica Essence Toner, Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad, and Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream, they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific formulations.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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

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This page compares some of the most popular SKIN1004 and celimax products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs celimax products

People Say

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  • Soothing, Calming, and Gentle for Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Other Positive Highlights Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “grips foundation like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “lathers up surprisingly well — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “foam is light — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “smoother skin — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Sheet and Pad Quality Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Soaked with essence — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Fit on my face like a second skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “soft — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “gauze side cleans pores — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
  • Other Negative Highlights Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Felt a bit suffocating in summer — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “bottle only lasts me about a month — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “strong scent — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “milky sweat when running — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “stinging — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice pore reduction — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “results take time — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “didn't see major changes — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “didn't affect the pores — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”

SKIN1004 vs celimax routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs celimax routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs celimax routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or celimax: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer strong options, but SKIN1004 stands out with a High routine fit for dry skin compared to celimax at Average, while both achieve equal High fit levels for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and celimax?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012, while celimax was founded in 2017 in South Korea. For dry skin routines, Lovi rates SKIN1004 as High and celimax as Average. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 excels in lightweight textures, whereas celimax is better known for skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or celimax for dry skin?

SKIN1004 is a better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as High, compared to Average for celimax. Additionally, the products on this page for SKIN1004 feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin moisture and barrier function.

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SKIN1004 or celimax: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer strong cleansing options, but SKIN1004 stands out for its high-performing cleansers that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin well. The products on this page help clean the skin effectively while maintaining gentle care.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or celimax?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so neither SKIN1004 nor celimax can be determined as more affordable.

Do SKIN1004 and celimax products contain added fragrance?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax products on this page list no added fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement?

celimax performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement. Reviewers often note smoother skin texture with celimax products.

When were SKIN1004 and celimax founded and who owns them?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and is owned by Goodai Global Inc., while celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd.

SKIN1004 or celimax for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax reach a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. SKIN1004 is particularly known for lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, while celimax also performs well in skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

SKIN1004 is better for dry skin with a High Lovi routine fit, while celimax has an Average routine fit for dry skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free moisturizers, but SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight and fast-absorbing texture.

SKIN1004 or celimax for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax provide a High Lovi routine fit for sensitive skin, but SKIN1004 is often noted for its lightweight and fast-absorbing texture across the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

SKIN1004 offers the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Soothing Sun Milk, both achieving a Superior fit for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin, while celimax features the Oil Control Light Sunscreen, which achieves a High fit for sensitive skin and an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Both brands list no fragrance in their sunscreen products.

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SKIN1004 or celimax for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax show High routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. SKIN1004 offers a High routine fit with products like the Madagascar Centella Toning Toner and soothing Centella asiatica formulations.

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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