- “I was so blown away because I'm not often one to really enjoy using a lot of serums that are more targeted towards dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin”5:12–5:18
- “This one completely changed my mind about hydrating serums and blew me out of the water”5:25–5:31
- “Wow, I look so glowy. I look refreshed. My skin looks even but not too greasy”5:34–5:41
- “I have never fallen in love with a hydrating serum like this so quickly”6:13–6:21
- “I bring it with me wherever I go because I know that whenever my skin is dehydrated or dry or I just need a little bit of like extra oomph added into my routine to get that natural glow on, I can always count on this one”6:34–6:40
- “I could not recommend this one more”
- Source: The best serums of 2025 for acne, aging, dark spots, redness, and more - Nov 24, 2025
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The Real Noni Energy Ampoule"I was so blown away because I'm not often one to really enjoy using a lot of serums that are more targeted towards dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin."-
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Care Sunscreen"This is also a really lightweight lotion. Rubs in super well."-
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster"This is actually a really effective product if you use it the right way."$24.00
Oil Control Light Sunscreen"This one is definitely going to be a good match for you because they literally on the packaging say combination oily skin."-
The Vita A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum"This one does so many things for me."-
Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil"This is one of the most elegant and silky cleansing oils I used this year."-
Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm"This one is exceptional."-
Ji Woo Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad"It's a vanilla like any toner pads from Celimax."$20.00
The Real Noni Energy Repair Cream"And this Climax Noni cream has a very interesting texture. Like it's thick, but it doesn't feel sticky or heavy on the skin."-
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream"This was actually one of my surprise favorites for the year."-
Dual Barrier Creamy Toner"The toner is especially great in this line. I finished all of it."$21.60
The Real Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser"This is the worst cleanser I've tried."$25.00Browse more
- “It just gives this smoothing, blurring, plump, hydrated sheen to the skin that I just have never seen with any other skin care product that I've used”8:30–8:36
- “Every single time I use it, it just makes my skin look so even and glowy and just the right amount of dewiness without looking shiny or greasy”8:02–8:06
- “It works great alongside my other skin care products and always does a good job of reducing redness, sensitivity, and irritation”8:19–8:22
- “I just really was blown away and anytime I start using a product and then notice that I use it every single day for months on end, I know it's a good one”
- “I've already repurchased this one multiple times since I first discovered it last year”9:18–9:22
- Source: My Most Repurchased Korean Skin Care Products - Feb 16, 2026
- “It's literally made with a rare Asian plant called Noni, which is amazing for soothing skin from redness and irritation caused by your acne”0:36–0:42
- “I literally been talking about this for months, ever since I discovered it, and I'm already on my third bottle”0:43–0:48
- Source: Viral skincare products for broke people - Apr 23, 2025
- “The Noni Ampoule is another hero product that effectively tackles redness because this is infused with over 70% of noni fruit extract, a key player for calming redness”2:59–3:05
- “It's also highly anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and very hydrating”3:12–3:18
- “This also is infused with ceramide, cholesterol, shea butter, and squalane. These are all great ingredients for barrier support”3:15–3:23
- Source: Top 5 affordable Korean skincare brands for mature skin - Mar 27, 2026
- “This is also a really lightweight lotion. Rubs in super well”15:50–15:54
- “I would say it feels a bit more moisturizing on the skin and really has more of a skin-like finish. You look a bit more hydrated when you put this on”15:54–15:58
- “It has these active ingredients in it. It has 5% niacinamide and 1% tranexamic acid which are going to help not only with hyperpigmentation, but that 5% niacinamide is going to help fortify your skin barrier. It's also going to help control oiliness. It's going to help with pores a little bit”16:03–16:09
- “This is like a one-stop shop type of sunscreen, and I think it is awesome”16:38–16:45
- Source: My new Korean beauty must-haves - Mar 20, 2026
- “This I loved”
- “The feel, the finish is a little thicker in comparison to that skin 1004”2:34–2:39
- “This has tranexamic acid applied topically shows a lot of promise for helping to improve the skin barrier as well as reduce redness”2:50–2:57
- “This also has niacinamide which I love”14:36–14:41
- “It's another one that's really good for helping the moisture barrier”
- “This is easy easy to use around your eyes”
- “It's very moisturizing”
- “It's not heavy”
- Source: Sunscreen empties dermatologist review SPF 50 favorites and fails - Apr 18, 2026
- “Celimax Pore and Dark Spot Sunscreen”0:17–0:21
- “It's a broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen with niacinamide and tranexamic acid for pigmentation”0:21–0:24
- “Because of the actives, I would actually just use this once in the morning on days that I plan to stay indoors and don't really need to reapply sunscreen”0:24–0:28
- Source: 8 K-Beauty Products I've Tried in 2025 and Liked - Oct 22, 2025
- “This is actually a really effective product if you use it the right way”3:43–3:50
- “This is infused with 0.1% retinal, which is more potent than retinol and more gentler on the skin”3:50–3:55
- “It tightens the pores, makes the skin much more firmer. You can feel it over time. It's more firm and pores are much tighter and smaller and your skin is glowing the next day”5:02–5:10
- “It gives pretty much instant results”5:16–5:20
- “It delivers. These deliver great results”5:39–5:45
- “If you want an effective Korean retinal/retinal products, highly recommend these”5:21–5:25
- Source: Top 5 affordable Korean skincare brands for mature skin - Mar 27, 2026
- “If I compare with 100, this is a bit more spicy, but it doesn't go that long”3:57–4:03
- “I definitely like this more cuz I can feel a little more tightening”4:03–4:07
- “Because of the little spicy, they make it pretty moisturizing well”4:09–4:17
- “If you guys are like older than me, 40, more than that, just try out”4:15–4:25
- “Definitely sensitive skin careful”4:21–4:25
- Source: Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better? - Mar 10, 2026
- “This one is definitely going to be a good match for you because they literally on the packaging say combination oily skin”16:58–17:03
- “The main benefit of this one is just how lightweight it is on the skin”17:22–17:29
- “I was really impressed with like its kind of velvety finish that does a good job of suppressing and controlling excess sebum on your skin”17:27–17:34
- “It's so refreshing to see sunscreens like this that do such a good job of like reducing and controlling the oil”17:48–17:53
- “Does a great job of really immediately blending into the skin”17:53–17:57
- “The main power of this one is just how good it does at controlling sebum production throughout the day”18:09–18:14
- “If that's you and you feel like you have not been able to find one, a mineral sunscreen formula, but two, one that doesn't make you look super greasy and heavy, this is the one for you vibes”18:15–18:19
- Source: Korean skin care to save your skin this winter - Dec 27, 2025
- “This has a pretty thick texture when it's coming out of the tube and I'm applying it, but it feels very lightweight on my skin and there isn't any noticeable fragrance”3:00–3:04
- “There were still some white patches, but only on places where I applied it more thickly. And it blended out pretty easily with my fingers and all of it pretty much died down by 30 minutes”3:04–3:13
- “Overall, I really enjoyed the sunscreen. I can see why people like it. And even though I am a mineral sunscreen hater, I get it”4:11–4:21
- Source: Reviewing popular Korean skincare products - Jan 23, 2026
- “This one does so many things for me”18:45–18:50
- “I can almost see, when I look at myself in the mirror, that my skin regenerates so much faster now”18:47–18:52
- “Ever since I started using it, I rarely get acne”18:54–18:59
- “I don't get big blackheads anymore”
- “My skin is consistently smooth and healthy-looking”19:12–19:17
- “I really want to repurchase and I will repurchase because at the moment I cannot imagine my routine without it”19:54–19:58
- “I definitely recommend it to the people who have oily and not sensitive skin”20:00–20:05
- “I noticed that my skin is less oily now”20:21–20:25
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
- “This has 0.1% retinal, nine kinds of peptides, and 1% panthenol. So, you're getting anti-aging and barrier support in one”
- “This is more lightweight”
- “I found personally this one much more strong on my sensitive skin and because it's so lightweight, you can go a bit over the amount you need. But, if you can control the amount well, it is actually really effective”
- “It tightens the pores, makes the skin much more firmer”
- “If you want an effective Korean retinal/retinal products, highly recommend these”
- Source: Top 5 affordable Korean skincare brands for mature skin - Mar 27, 2026
- “This is one of the most elegant and silky cleansing oils I used this year”1:50–1:58
- “Packed with barrier and pore caring plant-based oils that does not strip the skin, but leave the skin hydrated and refreshed”1:55–2:05
- “It has an ultra lightweight silky texture that feels incredibly elegant on the skin”2:05–2:10
- “It removes makeup reasonably well, though stubborn makeup might need an extra like a makeup remover”2:28–2:33
- “I would highly recommend it for mature skin that wants all-in-one care”2:33–2:41
- “So gentle and elegant, leaving the skin hydrated and refreshed”2:38–2:45
- Source: Best Anti-Aging Korean Skincare 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
- “It is a really lightweight cleansing oil. It spreads really easily and it also rinses off really easily, too”14:39–14:45
- “This works really well. There's no eye sting or blurriness for me, and it gets off all my waterproof eyeliner”14:59–15:08
- “This hasn't broken me out”15:17–15:18
- “It also has an extremely light scent, which I like”15:22–15:24
- “And the pump is super convenient”15:27–15:29
- “I measured this out and it should last about 120 uses for me”
- “Again, a really solid product as a first cleanser. Really good for makeup removal. I have zero complaints about this”15:33–15:38
- Source: I tried cult Korean skincare products so you don't have to - Oct 15, 2025
- “This one is exceptional”
- “The packaging is super cool. It has this kind of like grinder cap, so it keeps it really clean”2:50–2:56
- “The product itself is velvety. It's almost buttery. It melts down perfectly in your skin”3:08–3:13
- “As I massage it over my makeup and over my skin, I can really feel it breaking down whatever is underneath it”3:13–3:20
- “I don't feel like I have to scrub super hard to make that happen”3:20–3:24
- “It does rinse truly clean. So, there's no residue”3:24–3:28
- “There has been times where I've actually forgotten to like go in with a second cleanse because I feel so clean and my makeup is completely gone after I use this product”3:26–3:31
- “If you've been looking for a great effective cleansing balm, absolutely give this a try”3:34–3:40
- Source: My new Korean beauty must-haves - Mar 20, 2026
- “This is probably the easiest to spread, easiest to handle cleansing balm I've ever tried. It's really soft. It's almost as easy as an oil to spread”6:03–6:15
- “For makeup removal, I found that this works really well for everything. It works really well on eyeshadow as well as both of my gel eyeliners”6:25–6:29
- “It does leave a very slight layer of like moisturizing oil on my face, but it's not really a problem for me. I have no clogged pores from it and I usually leave it”6:35–6:45
- “I guess the big downside, for me at least, which may be an upside for you, is that this basically has no fragrance. I can't smell anything in it”6:50–6:55
- “But if you're looking for a fragrance-free one, this is pretty much perfect in my books for everything else”7:05–7:09
- Source: Reviewing popular Korean skincare products - Jan 23, 2026
- “It's a vanilla like any toner pads from Celimax”0:13–0:18
- “You can use a smooth side to just use as a toner pad and then the rough side to exfoliate”0:16–0:22
- “You can rip this apart”
- Source: My 2025 Favorite Skincare and Makeup Products - Jan 9, 2026
- “And this Climax Noni cream has a very interesting texture. Like it's thick, but it doesn't feel sticky or heavy on the skin”1:50–1:57
- “Surprisingly works really well on my dry skin and also on my mother's oily skin”1:59–2:04
- “If you have normal dry skin, this can be a great moisturizer for pretty much throughout the year except during peak dry winter season”2:02–2:09
- “If you have like combination skin, it's going to be perfect for all year around”2:14–2:18
- “Oily and very oily skin will absolutely enjoy it during the winter season like my mother loves this during the winter”2:18–2:22
- “Does help in moisturizing your skin like of course but it also soothes your skin and adds that healthy glow over time”2:29–2:33
- Source: Will I Repurchase Any Empty Moisturizer? Skincare Trash Talk - Mar 18, 2026
- “This was actually one of my surprise favorites for the year”7:34–7:37
- “The formula is so gentle”
- “It's a really thick, luscious cream”8:02–8:06
- “Rubs in beautifully”
- “It has niacinamide and tranexamic acid, two highly proven ingredients when it comes to tackling hyperpigmentation”
- “Using a product that tackles so many issues that one person might face in a single product was really a nice thing for me to see”8:33–8:37
- “This also has a unique ingredient called Melazero”8:42–8:46
- “Melazero helps promote the breakdown of unwanted pigment of unwanted melanin”8:53–8:58
- Source: Best Korean Beauty Products of the Year 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
- “The toner is especially great in this line. I finished all of it”2:17–2:22
- “This one has multiple different ceramides, which makes it extra hydrating and much better for barrier support, which are two essential needs for mature skin, hydration and barrier support”2:32–2:36
- “This toner is really well-made to tackle both, the barrier support and hydration. Such a game-changer, especially for dry mature skin”2:51–2:56
- Source: Top 5 affordable Korean skincare brands for mature skin - Mar 27, 2026
- “This is the worst cleanser I've tried”
- “I'm still horrified when I remember what kind of irritation gave me”16:38–16:46
- “It would happen every evening after I washed my face”16:50–16:57
- “It was horrible, and again, I don't have sensitive skin”17:12–17:16
- “It did have a very, very strong herbal smell, which was a little bit concerning”17:16–17:23
- “I felt like I'm applying essential oil on my face”
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
Brand note
Celimax is a K-beauty brand that focuses on targeted, functional formulas, particularly in serums and sunscreens. The Real Noni Energy Ampoule is a standout — a hydrating serum with noni fruit extract that creators consistently praise for calming redness, reducing irritation, and giving a smooth, glowy finish without greasiness. The brand's sunscreens and retinal serums also get solid marks for being effective and well-formulated, though some retinal products can be strong for sensitive skin.
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