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celimax vs SK-II

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celimax and SK-II are skincare brands founded in Korea in 2019 and Japan in 1980, respectively. celimax offers serums, moisturizers, toners, makeup removers, and more with careful ingredients for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin, while SK-II provides luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing masks, refreshing toners, and signature pitera formulations for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Both brands address specific concerns through targeted items like peeling pads, essences, creams, and lotions, but differ in their core philosophies and standout ingredients. Ultimately, the Korean brand delivers reliable results through precise blends, whereas the Japanese brand promotes a balanced complexion using pitera.

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

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular celimax vs SK-II products

People Say

celimaxSK-II
  • Hydration & Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “gives a very beautiful glow to your skin — celimax Noni Ampoule”
  • Lightweight Texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “silky texture that absorbs quickly — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
    • “Absorbs quickly — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
  • Skin Texture & Smoothing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “glass-like smoothness — celimax RETINAL SHOT”
  • Deep Hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Skin stays soft throughout the day — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
  • Gentle & Non-Irritating Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “cleans deeply without stripping — celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser”
    • “Doesn't irritate — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “zero irritation or sensitivity — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “Great for sensitive — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Soothing & Calming Often MentionedNot 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”
  • Price vs. Value Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive for only 150ml — celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Lack of Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results take time — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum”
    • “didn't see major changes — celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad”
    • “didn't notice a difference — celimax Noni Ampoule”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant Scent 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 dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

celimax vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SK-II routine · S$606.78 · 93% fitBuy celimax routine · S$146.29 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

celimax vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · S$820.58 · 88% fitBuy celimax routine · S$210.92 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

celimax vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · S$716.48 · 89% fitBuy celimax routine · S$210.92 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

celimax or SK-II: which is better?

Both celimax and SK-II are strong options, with celimax rated High for dry skin and SK-II rated Superior for dry skin. Reviewers note that celimax excels in gentle, soothing care, while SK-II stands out for hydration and glow.

What is the difference between celimax and SK-II?

celimax is a South Korean brand founded in 2019 that focuses on soothing, calming, and barrier-restoring skincare, whereas SK-II is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 that centers its formulas around its signature ingredient, Pitera. For dry and dry sensitive skin, SK-II achieves a Superior Lovi fit level while celimax reaches High. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

celimax or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, SK-II is rated as a Superior fit while celimax is rated as a High fit, with SK-II performing better for hydration and glow according to the products on this page.

celimax or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, SK-II tends to deliver better hydration, glow, and lightweight texture, whereas celimax is often noted for being more gentle and soothing.

Which is more affordable, celimax or SK-II?

When comparing price versus value, celimax is generally seen as the more affordable option between the two brands.

Between celimax and SK-II, which brand is better for dry sensitive skin?

Between celimax and SK-II, SK-II is better for dry sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while celimax rates as High. Both brands offer products that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand uses Pitera as a key ingredient across its products, celimax or SK-II?

SK-II uses Pitera as a key ingredient across the products on this page. celimax does not feature Pitera in its ingredient lists.

Which brand was founded earlier, celimax or SK-II?

SK-II was founded earlier, in 1980 in Japan, whereas celimax was founded in 2019 in South Korea.

celimax or SK-II for oily skin?

Both celimax and SK-II achieve a High fit for oily skin according to Lovi. Reviewers note that SK-II tends to offer better hydration, glow, and lightweight texture, while celimax is recognized for being gentle and non-irritating.

celimax or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, celimax and SK-II both feature products on this page that Lovi rates as High fit. Reviewers note that celimax is particularly good for being gentle and non-irritating.

celimax or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both celimax and SK-II achieve a High routine fit on the products on this page. Shoppers often find celimax better for soothing and calming benefits, while SK-II delivers stronger hydration and glow.

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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