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celimax vs Simple

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

celimax and Simple are two accessible skincare brands offering thoughtful daily care essentials. The Korean brand, founded in 2019, features serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers that suit sensitive and mature skin best, while the British brand, founded in 1960, provides moisturizers, makeup removers, cleansers, and toners incorporating niacinamide and glycerin that suit oily and acne-prone skin best. While both brands offer reliable selections to support a calm complexion, the first brand addresses complex skin needs with gentle formulations, and the second brand relies on niacinamide and glycerin to improve hydration and hyperpigmentation.

celimax is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd..

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Simple is a British skincare brand founded in 1960 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2011.

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This page compares some of the most popular celimax and Simple products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular celimax vs Simple products

People Say

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  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Does not cause any form of irritation on the skin which I love. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “The only cleanser that doesn't turn my face red. — Simple Micellar Water”
    • “no artificial perfume — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Deep hydration and glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “banished dryness within days — Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser”
    • “Instantly boosts skin's hydration... face doesn't feel dry and tight. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “sinks in instantly — Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs very quickly — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Affordable value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “great value for money — Simple Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner”
    • “super affordable — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
    • “Can't beat the price for the quality. — Simple Micellar Water”
  • Effective daily cleanser and non-stripping Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Takes off any makeup residue and makes my face feel refreshed. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”
    • “Best morning cleanser — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “Skin feels soft not dry — Simple Refreshing Facial Wash”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
  • Smooth and refined skin texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad”
  • Not moisturizing enough Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Need 2 times for applying — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “need to layer for dry skin — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “Woke up feeling dry if used alone — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser”
  • Struggle with waterproof makeup removal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “struggled with waterproof mascara — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Did not remove my mascara very well at all. — Simple Micellar Cleansing Water”

celimax vs Simple routines for dry skin

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celimax vs Simple routines for oily skin

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celimax vs Simple routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

celimax or Simple: which is better?

Both brands perform well across most skin types, but Simple tends to be better for dry sensitive skin and offers more affordable value, whereas celimax stands out for smoother skin texture and targeted barrier restoration. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between celimax and Simple?

Simple offers better value and is more gentle on sensitive skin, whereas celimax provides smoother and more refined skin texture.

celimax or Simple for dry skin?

Simple achieves a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas celimax reaches an Average fit on this page.

celimax or Simple: which cleanser is better?

Simple does better for a daily cleanser and is more gentle on sensitive skin, while celimax also offers effective options like its Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, celimax or Simple?

Simple is more affordable, offering value-friendly moisturizers and budget options compared to celimax.

celimax or Simple: which brand is more gentle on sensitive skin?

Simple is more gentle on sensitive skin. Reviewers often note that its products are gentle and friendly for sensitive skin.

celimax or Simple: which is better for dry sensitive skin?

Simple is better for dry sensitive skin because Simple has a High Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin, whereas celimax has an Average fit level.

celimax or Simple for smoothing and refining skin texture?

celimax is the better choice for smoothing and refining skin texture. The products on this page help deliver smoother skin texture.

celimax or Simple for oily skin?

Both celimax and Simple are well-suited for oily skin, as each brand achieves a High routine fit level on this page. Reviewers note that both options provide a lightweight and non-greasy texture, while Simple is often chosen for its affordable value.

celimax or Simple: which moisturizer is better?

Simple stands out for its lightweight, value-friendly moisturizers, while celimax is praised for soothing and hydrating options that offer skin barrier restoration. Both brands feature fragrance-free formulas across the products on this page.

celimax or Simple for sensitive skin?

Both celimax and Simple are well suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi giving celimax a High fit level and Simple a High fit level. Reviewers note that Simple tends to be more gentle on sensitive skin, whereas celimax is often praised for soothing and calming moisturizers.

celimax or Simple for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and Simple offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin, so you can choose either depending on your other preferences. celimax is best suited for sensitive, mature, and acne-prone skin types, whereas Simple stands out for being affordable and gentle on sensitive 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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