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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 and dry sensitive skin, where Lovi rates its routine fit as superior and high compared to celimax's high and average levels. Both brands perform equally well for oily, combination, sensitive, and mature skin, with high Lovi fit ratings across these types.

What is the difference between COSRX and celimax?

COSRX is generally superior for acne control and dry skin routines among the products on this page, while celimax leans toward soothing and calming care. Both brands feature fragrance-free options, but COSRX tends to deliver stronger texture improvement and targeted acne solutions.

COSRX or celimax for dry skin?

For dry skin, COSRX is a better fit because Lovi rates its routine as High while celimax is Average, and the products on this page offer superior hydration options like the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence.

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COSRX or celimax: which cleanser is better?

COSRX offers cleansers with superior and high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, while the products on this page show celimax cleansers performing at lower average levels for several skin concerns.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or celimax?

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

Between COSRX and celimax, which brand is better for dry sensitive skin?

COSRX is better for dry sensitive skin because Lovi rates the routine fit as High, whereas celimax is rated as Average. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and gentle care.

How do COSRX and celimax compare regarding fragrance-free product options?

COSRX offers many fragrance-free products on this page alongside one option containing fragrance, while celimax provides fragrance-free formulations across all of its products on the page.

Which brand performs better for acne control and pore care?

COSRX performs better for acne control and pore care, as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin compared to celimax achieving High fit levels for those skin types.

COSRX or celimax for oily skin?

Both COSRX and celimax offer products on this page that are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that COSRX provides better texture and glow improvement as well as acne control and pore care.

COSRX or celimax: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers superior moisturization for dry skin on the products on this page, whereas celimax features average hydration performance for that skin type. COSRX fits dry skin at a High level, while celimax fits it at an Average level.

COSRX or celimax for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and celimax offer products well-suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for COSRX and High for celimax. COSRX features a wide selection of fragrance-free products on this page, while celimax also lists no fragrance across all its products on this page.

COSRX or celimax: which sunscreen is better?

Both COSRX and celimax offer sunscreens with High Lovi fit levels for acne-prone, sensitive, and dry skin types on the products on this page. COSRX features options like the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen and Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, while celimax provides the Oil Control Light Sunscreen, and both brands formulate their sunscreens to help protect skin while maintaining lightweight wear.

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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 compared to celimax's High fit level. COSRX also excels specifically in effective acne control and clearing.

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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