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celimax vs BYOMA

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celimax and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, toners, and cleansers. The Korean line suits sensitive and acne-prone skin best with gentle compositions like the Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad, while the British brand focuses on dry and sensitive skin using tri-ceramide and squalane to boost barrier integrity and hydration. Ultimately, both appeal to daily routines through targeted options, differing primarily in their specific regional origins and foundational ingredients.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular celimax vs BYOMA products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Glow Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calms my face redness upon application — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Calms irritation — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “skin feels soft — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks right into the skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “absorbs fast — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Affordable Price and Good Value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging and Dispenser Issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “hard to get the last bit out — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Scent and Fragrance Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smell is herbaceous... giving me a headache — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Faint rubber scent — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Breakouts and Acne Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “made me break out in small red pimples — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “Caused closed comedones — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “tiny bumps — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

celimax vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$265.48 · 92% fitBuy celimax routine · S$146.29 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

celimax vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.66 · 88% fitBuy celimax routine · S$210.92 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.26 · 91% fitBuy celimax routine · S$210.92 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA is generally better than celimax, offering superior routine fits for dry, combination, sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin, along with better hydration and value. Both brands are equal for gentle formulas, soothing, texture improvement, and fragrance, but the products on this page for BYOMA have fewer issues with breakouts and packaging.

What is the difference between celimax and BYOMA?

BYOMA offers better hydration and glow and a superior routine fit for dry, combination, sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin compared to celimax. Reviewers also note that BYOMA provides an affordable price and good value, whereas celimax is more frequently associated with packaging and dispenser issues and breakouts.

celimax or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for celimax. Additionally, reviewers note that BYOMA offers moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier and provide instant hydration.

celimax or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA offers better cleansers on this page, as the brand-focused routine for dry skin achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for cleansing compared to celimax. Additionally, the products on this page for BYOMA are noted for providing hydrating and non-stripping cleansers.

Which is more affordable, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable according to the review themes on the products on this page.

Which brand has better packaging and fewer dispenser issues, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA has better packaging and fewer dispenser issues than celimax, as packaging and dispenser issues are noted as negative review themes specifically for celimax on this page.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, celimax or BYOMA?

BYOMA uses fragrance in one of the products on this page, while celimax lists no fragrance in any of its products on this page.

When was each brand founded and where are they from?

celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea, while BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom.

celimax or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both celimax and BYOMA are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as having High fit levels for oily skin. The products on this page for both lines help manage excess oil without stripping the skin of essential moisture.

celimax or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better moisturizers overall for dry skin, where the brand achieves a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit from celimax. Both brands feature lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas, but BYOMA excels specifically in hydration and glowing results for dry skin.

celimax or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, while celimax has a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers gentle and fragrance-free moisturizers, while celimax is recognized for soothing and calming options.

celimax or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, BYOMA has a Superior Lovi fit level while celimax has a High Lovi fit level. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers hydration and glow, whereas celimax has occasional reports of breakouts and acne.

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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