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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 thoughtful skincare brands that offer serums, moisturizers, toners, and cleansers designed with carefully selected ingredients like heartleaf, BHA, tri-ceramide, and squalane. celimax suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best, while BYOMA suits mature skin and skin with dark spots best. Ultimately, the Korean brand relies on gentle yet effective compositions, whereas the British brand roots its targeted care in barrier-boosting actives.

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 oily skin

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celimax vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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celimax vs BYOMA routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

celimax or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA performs better than celimax on hydration and value, while both brands offer equally gentle and soothing formulas on the products on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for oily and acne-prone skin as High for celimax and Superior for BYOMA.

What is the difference between celimax and BYOMA?

BYOMA offers better hydration and glow and a superior routine fit for oily and combination skin compared to celimax. Both brands provide gentle and fragrance-free options, but the products on this page show that celimax has more frequent packaging and breakout issues.

celimax or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands work well, but BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of celimax. The products on this page for BYOMA help deliver lightweight, fast-absorbing hydration that is unlikely to weigh down oily skin.

celimax or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both celimax and BYOMA offer effective cleansers, but BYOMA is notable for its hydrating and non-stripping formulas across the products on this page. Lovi rates the Cleansing Jelly Cleanser and Milky Moisture Cleanser from BYOMA as High for dry skin, while celimax features strong options like the Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser that helps acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than celimax according to the page reviews, which note BYOMA as better for affordability and good value. Both brands offer fragrance-free options across nearly all the products on this page.

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

BYOMA does better than celimax when it comes to packaging and dispenser issues, as celimax has more frequent complaints in that area. Both brands, however, experience occasional packaging flaws.

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 offers a better routine fit for dry skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are great choices, but celimax achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin with products like the Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream and Dual Barrier Creamy Toner. BYOMA also performs very well, offering a Superior fit for dry skin through items like their Moisturizing Rich Cream and Hydrating Recovery Oil.

celimax or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are well suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating BYOMA as Superior and celimax as High for this skin type. BYOMA stands out for hydration and glow while maintaining gentle, fragrance-free formulations across nearly all its products.

celimax or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better moisturizer choices for intensive hydration and glow, while the products on this page for both brands help support skin barrier health. BYOMA is rated as Superior for dry skin moisturizers like its Moisturizing Rich Cream, whereas celimax features soothing options like the Noni Ampoule.

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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