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COSRX vs celimax

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COSRX and celimax are Korean skincare brands founded in 2013 and 2019, respectively. Both brands are adored for their thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, and more, which harness proven components and carefully selected ingredients. Their products suit acne-prone skin and sensitive skin best, as these gentle, targeted formulations address reactive complexions with remarkable efficacy. While the first brand relies on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, the second brand delivers reliable results through its precise blends for daily routines.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group 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 COSRX and celimax products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs celimax products

People Say

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  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Gentle and Non-Stripping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Texture and Glow Improvement Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • Soothing and Calming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “No stinging on my hypersensitive skin — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Acne Control and Pore Care Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “dissolves blackheads — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
  • Small Size and Quantity Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “only 20mls... significantly less product — COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum”
    • “tube is tiny — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “tiny — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “tube cracked on the side — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “hate dipping fingers in — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
  • Medicinal and Unpleasant Scents Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Faint rubber scent — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “medicinal smell — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”

COSRX vs celimax routines for dry skin

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COSRX vs celimax routines for oily skin

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COSRX vs celimax routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

COSRX or celimax: which is better?

COSRX is better for texture improvement, acne control, and pore care among the products on this page, while celimax does better for soothing and calming. Lovi rates COSRX as having a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and celimax?

COSRX tends to perform better for acne control and texture improvement, whereas celimax stands out for soothing and calming dry or sensitive skin. Both brands offer good everyday routines for oily and combination skin, but COSRX is superior for acne-prone and sensitive types.

COSRX or celimax for dry skin?

For dry skin, COSRX is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to celimax at Average. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisture.

COSRX or celimax: which cleanser is better?

COSRX offers cleansers with superior or high Lovi fit levels across most skin types, making it a stronger choice than celimax for effective cleansing and acne control. The products on this page help provide gentle and non-stripping daily cleansing.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or celimax?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between COSRX and celimax.

Between COSRX and celimax, which brand is better for mature skin?

Between COSRX and celimax, both brands offer a High routine fit for mature skin. COSRX also features multiple products with a Superior fit for mature skin, such as the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner.

How do COSRX and celimax compare regarding fragrance across their product lines?

COSRX includes fragrance in only one of the products on this page, while celimax lists no fragrance across all of its featured items.

Which brand performs better for acne control and pore care according to the review themes?

According to the review themes, COSRX performs better for acne control and pore care compared to celimax.

COSRX or celimax for oily skin?

Both COSRX and celimax offer an equal High routine fit for oily skin. The products on this page for both brands feature lightweight absorption and oil control options.

COSRX or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a broader range of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which achieves a Superior fit for most skin types.

COSRX or celimax for sensitive skin?

COSRX is the better choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior while celimax is High. The products on this page help provide gentle care with key ingredients like allantoin and panthenol.

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COSRX or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers sunscreens with superior to high fit levels across a wider range of skin types, including an option with added vitamin E. Celimax also features a solid oil control option, though its fit for drier and sensitive skin is lower.

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COSRX or celimax for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is the better choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its fit as Superior while celimax is High. The products on this page help provide effective acne control and clearing.

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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