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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 acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and dry skin because the products on this page achieve superior Lovi fit levels for those skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and celimax?

COSRX is better for acne control and texture improvement, whereas celimax stands out for soothing and calming dry skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free options across the products on this page.

COSRX or celimax for dry skin?

COSRX is a better fit for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as High compared to an Average fit for celimax. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisturization.

COSRX or celimax: which cleanser is better?

COSRX is better for cleansers on the products on this page, offering superior fit levels for skin types like acne-prone and sensitive skin compared to celimax. Cleansers from COSRX also help with effective acne control and clearing.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or celimax?

This page does not provide pricing information or compare the affordability of COSRX and celimax.

COSRX or celimax for acne control and pore care?

COSRX is the better choice for acne control and pore care, as the products on this page outperform celimax in these specific areas.

Which brand has better soothing and calming properties, COSRX or celimax?

celimax does better for soothing and calming, whereas COSRX achieves superior results for acne control and pore care among the products on this page.

COSRX or celimax for oily skin?

Both COSRX and celimax offer products with a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page help provide oil control and lightweight absorption without clogging pores.

COSRX or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers superior moisturization for the products on this page, particularly for dry and acne-prone skin types. Reviewers often mention its deep hydration and lightweight absorption.

COSRX or celimax for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and celimax offer products with a High routine fit for sensitive skin. COSRX also features targeted options like the Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser which has a Superior fit for sensitive skin.

COSRX or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX is better for sunscreen products on this page, as it features sunscreens with superior or high fit levels across a wider range of skin types compared to celimax. Additionally, the sunscreens on this page may help protect the skin from UV radiation while using ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

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COSRX or celimax for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for celimax. The products on this page help with effective acne control and clearing.

COSRX or celimax for mature skin?

For mature skin, COSRX fits better than celimax with a High routine fit level compared to celimax at High, while the products on this page for COSRX offer superior options like the Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner and Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner.

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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