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COSRX vs celimax

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COSRX and celimax are Korean skincare brands founded in 2013 and 2019, respectively. The former offers thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more using hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the latter provides serums, moisturizers, toners, makeup removers, and more featuring carefully selected ingredients. Both brands suit acne-prone skin best, though the first also targets oily acne-prone skin and the second focuses on sensitive skin. They differ in their parent companies, founding years, and specific product compositions.

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 oily acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its fit as Superior compared to celimax at High. Both brands provide good hydration, but COSRX is often mentioned for better texture and glow improvement, while celimax excels in soothing and calming.

What is the difference between COSRX and celimax?

COSRX is better for acne control, pore care, and texture improvement, while celimax excels in soothing and calming sensitive skin. COSRX has a Superior routine fit for oily, acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and sensitive skin types compared to celimax.

COSRX or celimax for dry skin?

For dry skin, COSRX is better because Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to celimax at Average. The products on this page for COSRX feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with moisturization.

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COSRX or celimax: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page offer superior cleansing options like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser. Celimax also provides good options, but COSRX is generally better suited for oily and acne-prone skin types.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or celimax?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether COSRX or celimax is more affordable.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, COSRX or celimax?

COSRX offers 37 fragrance-free products on the products on this page, whereas celimax has every product on this page listed without fragrance.

COSRX or celimax for oily skin?

For oily skin, COSRX has a Superior routine fit while celimax has a High fit. The products on this page for COSRX help control acne and improve skin texture.

COSRX or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers superior moisturization for most skin types on this page, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that COSRX products provide deep hydration and lightweight absorption.

COSRX or celimax for sensitive skin?

COSRX is a better fit for sensitive skin, earning a Superior Lovi rating compared to celimax at High. The products on this page help provide gentle and non-irritating care with key ingredients like centella asiatica and allantoin.

COSRX or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX is better for acne-prone skin, as its Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen has a Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type compared to an Average fit level for the celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen. Both sunscreens have a High fit level for sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, mature skin, oily skin, and combination skin.

COSRX or celimax for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is better suited for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit level for this skin type compared to celimax's High fit level. COSRX also excels specifically in effective acne control and clearing.

COSRX or celimax for mature skin?

Both COSRX and celimax offer products on this page that are a High fit for mature skin. COSRX features standout options like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner, while celimax provides barrier-focused solutions such as the Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream.

COSRX or celimax for skin with dark spots?

COSRX is a better fit for skin with dark spots, as the products on this page achieve a High fit level across almost its entire range, compared to mixed results for celimax. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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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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