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SKIN1004 vs celimax

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SKIN1004 and celimax are contemporary Korean beauty lines that offer specialized daily regimens. The brand from 2012 centers its toners, moisturizers, and sunscreens on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination and oily skin best, whereas the 2019 label relies on thoughtful serums, moisturizers, and makeup removers with carefully selected ingredients for sensitive and acne-prone skin. While both curate targeted solutions like soothing toners, peeling pads, and barrier creams for concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging, the former emphasizes botanical centella blends for blemish control and moisture, while the latter focuses on gentle compositions for reliable daily results.

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 brands offer solid options, but SKIN1004 is a better fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin with a High routine fit compared to celimax at Average. Both brands provide fragrance-free products and perform similarly for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and celimax?

SKIN1004 is better for dry and dry sensitive skin with a High routine fit compared to celimax which has an Average fit, while both brands offer High routine fit for oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, and oily acne-prone skin. The products on this page for SKIN1004 lean towards lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, whereas celimax excels in skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or celimax for dry skin?

For dry skin, SKIN1004 is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as High, whereas celimax only achieves an Average fit. Sodium hyaluronate in these formulations helps improve skin hydration.

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SKIN1004 or celimax: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, SKIN1004 performs better for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, where the products on this page achieve a High or Superior fit compared to celimax's Low fit. Both brands offer solid options for acne-prone and oily skin types, but SKIN1004 features a wider range of top-rated cleansing formulas.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or celimax?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made between SKIN1004 and celimax.

Between SKIN1004 and celimax, which brand performs better for dry sensitive skin?

SKIN1004 performs better for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to celimax at Average. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain moisture levels in dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of SKIN1004 and celimax compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd.

Do SKIN1004 and celimax products contain any added fragrance?

Every product on this page from both SKIN1004 and celimax lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

SKIN1004 or celimax for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Lovi rates SKIN1004 with a Superior fit for specific products like the Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner, which helps oily skin, while celimax features strong options like the Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad.

SKIN1004 or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

SKIN1004 is better for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its routine High compared to celimax's Average. For other skin types, both brands achieve equal High routine fit levels on the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or celimax for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin, but SKIN1004 stands out with its lightweight and fast-absorbing textures. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

SKIN1004 or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

SKIN1004 offers better-rated sunscreens on this page, with the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Soothing Sun Milk achieving a Superior fit for sensitive skin and a High fit for dry skin, compared to celimax where sunscreens may show lower fit levels for dry sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or celimax for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 is particularly well-suited due to products like its Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner, which achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

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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