Celimax
Honest Korean actives, measured to do exactly what they promise
About Celimax
Celimax began in Seoul in 2019 with a single product — a heartleaf BHA peeling pad — and an unusually plain promise: honest skincare that does what the label says. Founder Kim Min-seok grew that one pad into a globally loved range by holding every formula to the same rule — well-researched actives at meaningful concentrations, made in Korea, priced fairly.
Vitamin A is where that discipline shines brightest. Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster delivers retinaldehyde — the faster-acting relative of retinol — in a stabilised shot for firmer, smoother-looking skin, while Celimax Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum offers a steadier nightly path to refined texture and bounce. Both pair their actives with soothing ingredients, true to the brand's gentle-but-effective DNA.
For daytime, Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream works on uneven tone and visible pores with the same quiet efficiency. Celimax keeps its range tight and focused, and so do we: a curated trio of its advanced treatments at Skin101, delivered across Israel.
Celimax Products (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Celimax a good brand?+
Yes. Founded in Seoul in 2019, Celimax grew from a single cult product — the Jiwoogae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad — into a globally distributed brand by keeping one promise: honest formulas with researched actives at meaningful concentrations. Its reputation rests on doing a few things very well rather than chasing every trend.
What is Celimax best known for?+
Its heartleaf BHA peeling pads made the brand famous, and its Noni line is a long-running favourite for dull, tired skin. More recently the Vita-A range — including Celimax Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster — has drawn attention for bringing fast-acting retinal to gentle, stabilised formulas.
Which skin type is Celimax for?+
Celimax formulates by concern rather than one skin type. The Vita-A retinal and retinol line suits anyone working on firmness, texture and first lines; the brightening cream targets uneven tone and visible pores. Actives are buffered with soothing ingredients, so even the stronger formulas stay comfortable for most skin when introduced gradually.
Is Celimax cruelty-free?+
Celimax states that it does not test its products on animals, and the brand is widely listed as cruelty-free by K-beauty retailers. All Celimax products are developed and made in South Korea, in keeping with the Seoul-based brand's quality standards.
Are Celimax products at Skin101 original?+
Yes. The Celimax products at Skin101 are 100 percent authentic and arrive through official import. We stock a curated selection of the brand's advanced treatments — retinal, retinol and brightening care — and deliver across Israel with the same formulas sold in Korea. We buy through the brand's official importer in Israel, and every unit carries the importer's stamp and official instructions on the packaging — an easy way to tell it apart from the counterfeits that fill the online market.
Why order from SKIN101?
Fast local delivery
Ships locally within Israel — up to 4 business days, usually 1–2. No overseas shipping waits, no customs risk.
Final prices, no surprises
International sites add 18% VAT plus clearance fees at the border on orders above ~₪250. Our prices already include everything — what you see is what you pay.
Originals from the official importer
Every product comes through the official importer and carries the Health Ministry approval sticker — unlike the many fakes and gray-market parallels sold without it.
Sales, coupons & gifts
Sales and coupon deals run all the time, and most orders include free gifts and testers that you pick yourself at checkout.