celimax vs BYOMA
celimax and BYOMA are thoughtful skincare brands offering serums, moisturizers, toners, and cleansers designed for daily routines. The Korean brand celimax features carefully selected ingredients that suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, while the British brand BYOMA relies on a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane to suit dry skin and oily skin best. Both utilize precise blends to deliver reliable results, differing primarily in their specific compositions and target complexions.
celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..
BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.
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
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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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€7.50
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
€18.55
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Moisturizer
Sensitive Retinol Oil
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€33.44
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€16.10
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Serum or Treatment
Clarifying Serum
Evening · Once a week
€27.85
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Nourishing Mask
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
€19.90
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning
€18.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.99
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Noni Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€15.60
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Nourishing Mask
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
€19.90
celimax vs BYOMA routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€11.35
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.99
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Moisturizer
Sensitive Retinol Oil
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€33.44
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€34.30
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€29.29
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Serum or Treatment
Clarifying Serum
Evening · Once a week
€27.85
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning · Once a week
€18.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.99
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€34.30
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€16.90
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Cleansing Toner
Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad
Evening
€20.90
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Serum or Treatment
Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
Evening · Once a week
€18.83
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
celimax vs BYOMA routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€32.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
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Moisturizer
Sensitive Retinol Oil
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€33.44
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
Clarifying Serum
Evening · Once a week
€27.85
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
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Cleanser
Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.00
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Hydrating Toner
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner
Morning · Once a week
€18.00
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Moisturizer
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€16.90
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Cleansing Toner
Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad
Evening
€20.90
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Serum or Treatment
Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad
Evening · Once a week
€18.83
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
Questions and answers
celimax or BYOMA: which is better?
BYOMA is generally better than celimax, offering superior hydration, better value, and fewer issues with breakouts and packaging across the products on this page. Both brands are equal when it comes to gentle formulas, soothing properties, lightweight textures, and skin texture improvements.
What is the difference between celimax and BYOMA?
BYOMA offers better routine fit for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry sensitive skin compared to celimax, while both brands are equal for sensitive skin. Reviewers find BYOMA is better for hydration and glow and for affordable price and good value, whereas celimax has more issues with packaging, dispensers, and breakouts.
celimax or BYOMA for dry skin?
BYOMA is a better choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while celimax is rated Average. Additionally, BYOMA stands out for its deeply hydrating and moisture-strengthening formulas.
celimax or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?
Both celimax and BYOMA offer effective cleansers, but BYOMA tends to do better for hydration and overall value based on the products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA provides hydrating and non-stripping cleansers, whereas celimax is sometimes associated with breakouts and acne.
Which is more affordable, celimax or BYOMA?
BYOMA offers better affordability, as reviewers note it provides an affordable price and good value compared to celimax.
celimax or BYOMA: which brand has fewer packaging and dispenser issues?
BYOMA has fewer packaging and dispenser issues, whereas celimax has more frequent complaints about dispenser and packaging issues.
celimax or BYOMA: which one has products containing fragrance?
BYOMA has products containing fragrance, whereas every product on the celimax page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
celimax or BYOMA for oily skin?
For oily skin, BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit, whereas celimax reaches a High routine fit on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA delivers better hydration and glow, and better affordable value.
celimax or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?
BYOMA offers a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to celimax, which has an average fit. Both brands feature lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, but BYOMA stands out for stronger hydration and value.
celimax or BYOMA for sensitive skin?
Both celimax and BYOMA are great choices, as Lovi rates both brands as High for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that both brands offer soothing, calming, and gentle formulas that are unlikely to cause irritation.
celimax or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, BYOMA is a Superior fit across its routine on this page, while celimax has a High routine fit level.
celimax or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?
For dry sensitive skin, BYOMA is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine as High, whereas celimax only reaches an Average level. Both brands offer products with no fragrance, helping to avoid irritation on delicate skin.
Research behind their key ingredients
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Effect of Camellia japonica oil on human type I procollagen production and skin barrier function
Protective effects of Camellia japonica flower extract against urban air pollutants
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging
Morinda citrifolia Linn. (Rubiaceae) leaf extracts mitigate UVB-induced erythema
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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