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SKIN1004 vs celimax

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SKIN1004 and celimax are popular Korean skincare brands that offer gentle, effective solutions for sensitive and acne-prone skin. The former features soothing toners, comforting moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, and nourishing masks built on pure centella, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the latter focuses on targeted serums, moisturizers, toners, and makeup removers with carefully selected ingredients. Although both brands cater well to delicate complexions, they differ in their specific formulations and standout treatments designed to address unique concerns like dark spots, blemishes, and aging.

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?

SKIN1004 is better for a lightweight texture, whereas celimax is better for smoothing skin texture. Both brands perform equally well for hydration, soothing, and overall fit across most skin types on the products on this page.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and celimax?

SKIN1004 and celimax both offer strong routines for most skin types, but SKIN1004 is particularly known for lightweight, fast-absorbing textures and soothing hydration, while celimax stands out for improving skin texture and smoothness. SKIN1004 also achieves a High routine fit for dry skin compared to an Average fit for celimax.

SKIN1004 or celimax for dry skin?

SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas celimax has an Average routine fit. The products on this page for SKIN1004 help provide deep hydration.

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SKIN1004 or celimax: which cleanser is better?

When comparing the cleansers on this page, SKIN1004 may be better suited for dry and sensitive skin thanks to soothing options like the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, whereas celimax offers specialized choices like the Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or celimax?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from SKIN1004 or celimax, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Between SKIN1004 and celimax, which brand has better skin smoothing and texture improvement according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, celimax does better than SKIN1004 when it comes to skin smoothing and texture improvement.

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

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

Which brand features key ingredients like Centella asiatica and Hyaluronic acid across its products?

SKIN1004 features key ingredients like Centella asiatica and Hyaluronic acid across the products on this page. Sodium hyaluronate helps with skin hydration and wound healing.

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SKIN1004 or celimax for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax reach a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for SKIN1004 lean toward lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

SKIN1004 or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer quality moisturizers, but SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for dry skin while celimax has an Average routine fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers report that SKIN1004 provides lightweight and soothing moisturizers, whereas celimax is known for soothing, calming, hydrating, and glowing moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or celimax for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax offer a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, making them strong options to consider. SKIN1004 features products like the Probio-Cica Essence Toner that helps soothe sensitive skin, while celimax provides gentle options such as the Dual Barrier Creamy Toner.

SKIN1004 or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

SKIN1004 has sunscreens like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, which achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin, while earning a High fit for dry, oily, dark-spotted, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin. celimax features the Oil Control Light Sunscreen, which achieves a High fit level for dark-spotted, mature, oily acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin, but only a Low fit for dry sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or celimax for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and celimax show a High routine fit for acne-prone skin on this page, but SKIN1004 is particularly recognized for its lightweight and soothing toners and moisturizers. Products from both brands help maintain hydration and manage blemishes effectively.

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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