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celimax vs Allies of Skin

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celimax and Allies of Skin are skincare brands featuring thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, and toners built around carefully selected ingredients like niacinamide. The Korean brand celimax suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best with gentle compositions like its Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad, while Allies of Skin suits dry, sensitive, and uneven skin types best through deeply restorative options like its Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist. Both brands differ in their specific offerings, as the former is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd. and relies on precise blends for daily routines, whereas the latter utilizes hardworking ingredients such as niacinamide to improve skin aging signs and decrease hyperpigmentation.

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 celimax and Allies of Skin products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular celimax vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

celimaxAllies of Skin
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Helped restore skin after chemical peels — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Texture and Lightweight Feel Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Brightening and Dark Spots Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “marks faded faster than expected — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Pore Care, Oil Control and Cleansing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dissolves blackheads — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “effectively controls oil, leaving a matte finish without making the skin feel greasy — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
    • “finally found THE matte sunscreen of all matte sunscreens — celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen”
    • “Dramatic impact on acne — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
  • Anti-Aging and Firming Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “plumper skin — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • High Price Point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and Dispenser Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “not worth the money — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “tiny — 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”
    • “still not impressed with the results — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Have not noticed improved skin quality yet — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Irritation and Sensitivity Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “stinging — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “redness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “rashes popped up on my neck — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”

Questions and answers

celimax or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but they serve different needs since Allies of Skin excels in hydration and anti-aging, while celimax performs better for pore care and oil control. Niacinamide helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between celimax and Allies of Skin?

Both brands offer fragrance-free products, but Allies of Skin is better for hydration, brightening, and anti-aging, while celimax excels in texture, pore care, and oil control. Allies of Skin tends to have a higher price point, whereas celimax is known for soothing sensitive and acne-prone skin.

celimax or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Allies of Skin is better for hydration and moisture, while celimax does better with texture and lightweight feel. Lovi rates the Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist and Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment as Superior for mature skin.

International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2019

Which is more affordable, celimax or Allies of Skin?

celimax is the more affordable option, as Allies of Skin has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, celimax or Allies of Skin?

When it comes to pore care, oil control, and cleansing, celimax performs better than Allies of Skin.

Which brand has better options for pore care, oil control, and cleansing: celimax or Allies of Skin?

For pore care, oil control, and cleansing, celimax does better than Allies of Skin. The products on this page offer reliable options for managing excess oil and clarifying pores.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between celimax and Allies of Skin?

celimax was founded in South Korea in 2019, while Allies of Skin was founded in 2016 with its country of origin not listed on this page.

Which brand performs better for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

For hydration and moisture, Allies of Skin performs better according to the review themes on this page.

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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