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celimax vs KORRES

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celimax and KORRES are two beloved skincare brands offering thoughtful serums, moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and makeup removers crafted from carefully selected botanical ingredients. The former suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, while the latter suits dry skin and combination skin best with its balancing and nourishing nature. Both feature standout options like targeted pore creams, gentle cleansers, and firming moisturizers to support a calm, healthy complexion. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct formulations, as celimax relies on precise blends for daily routines, whereas KORRES draws on a rich botanical heritage.

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

Popular celimax vs KORRES products

People Say

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  • Gentle & Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels noticeably smoother — celimax Ji.Woo.Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad”
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “leaves face soft and smooth — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Calms redness — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
    • “rich... without being greasy — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Hydration & Glow Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “saved my dry skin — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “extremely moisturizing — KORRES Bounce Firming Moisturizer”
  • Soothing & Calming Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “helped with my redness — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Creamy & Velvety Texture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like velvet — KORRES Velvet Skin Drink”
    • “Luxurious foam — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “Texture is wonderfully creamy — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Skin Texture & Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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 baby soft — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Product Quantity & Pricing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “tiny — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “bottle only lasts me about a month — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “jar is very small — KORRES Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream”
  • Herbal & Scent Notes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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 babies — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “pump shoots out — celimax Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil”
    • “Getting the product out requires strength — celimax Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream”
    • “Needs a pump — KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser”
    • “hard to control amount — KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser”

celimax vs KORRES routines for dry skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$292.91 · 96% fitBuy celimax routine · S$146.29 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

celimax vs KORRES routines for oily skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$529.12 · 92% fitBuy celimax routine · S$210.92 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs KORRES routines for combination skin

Buy KORRES routine · S$391.55 · 94% fitBuy celimax routine · S$210.92 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or KORRES: which is better?

When comparing the two skincare lines, celimax is better for soothing and calming benefits as well as improving skin texture, whereas KORRES excels in lightweight textures and creamy, velvety moisturizers. Every product from celimax on this page lists no fragrance, while KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

What is the difference between celimax and KORRES?

Comparing the products on this page, celimax focuses on fragrance-free formulas that reviewers find soothing and calming, whereas KORRES features products containing fragrance with cleansers and moisturizers noted for being gentle, creamy, and velvety.

celimax or KORRES for dry skin?

Both celimax and KORRES are well-suited options, as Lovi rates the dry skin routine for both brands as Superior and High respectively. Additionally, the products on this page for celimax feature fragrance-free formulas, while KORRES options provide rich and creamy hydration.

celimax or KORRES: which cleanser is better?

Both celimax and KORRES offer effective cleansers, with celimax featuring options like the Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser that works well for acne-prone skin, while KORRES provides gentle, creamy options such as the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, celimax or KORRES?

When comparing product quantity and pricing among the products on this page, KORRES does better while celimax has negative notes for product quantity and pricing.

Between celimax and KORRES, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

celimax offers fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, all products on the KORRES page include fragrance.

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

celimax was founded in South Korea in 2019 and is owned by ABSORBLAB Co., Ltd., whereas KORRES was founded earlier in 1996 and is owned by Halcyon Equity Partners and Giorgos Korres.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming skin according to reviewers?

celimax performs better for soothing and calming skin, as reviewers mention soothing and calming moisturizers most frequently for its products on this page compared to KORRES.

celimax or KORRES for oily skin?

For oily skin, both celimax and KORRES offer a Superior routine fit. celimax features products on this page with no listed fragrance, while KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

celimax or KORRES: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, both celimax and KORRES offer strong options, but they differ in formulation and skin benefits. Reviewers note that celimax provides soothing and calming moisturizers that are fragrance-free, whereas KORRES delivers hydrating and velvety lightweight moisturizers that frequently include fragrance.

celimax or KORRES for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well because Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for celimax and Superior for KORRES. Every product on the celimax page lists no fragrance, whereas all KORRES products on this page list fragrance.

celimax or KORRES for acne-prone skin?

Both celimax and KORRES fit acne-prone skin with a Lovi fit level of High. celimax products on this page list no fragrance, whereas KORRES products on this page include fragrance.

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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