Navigating the world of ‘Korean Tox’ can feel overwhelming, with dozens of brands hitting the market that all seem to promise the same wrinkle-relaxing results. While big names like Nabota and Botulax have gained global recognition, there is a massive secondary market of high-purity and budget-friendly toxins that offer unique advantages — from the fast-fading safety of Innotox to the ultra-pure, zero-protein profile of Coretox.
To help you choose the right product for your specific goals, I’ve organized the most popular brands into the comparison charts below. Whether you are looking for a ‘starter tox’ to test your technique or a high-performance alternative to Xeomin, these tables breakdown how each brand aligns by type, purity, and, most importantly, real-world duration.
| Category | Brands | Standout Features / Differentiator | Average Duration (DIY/Reddit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Format / Starter | Innotox | Only liquid, safest for mistakes, fast fade | 2–3 months |
| Global / FDA Approved | Botulax (Letybo), Nabota (Jeuveau), Botox (Allergan), Dysport | Top regulatory approval, best track record in pros/DIY, proven long-lasting | 3–5 months (DIY), up to 6+ (clinic) |
| High Purity & Performance | Xeomin, Coretox, Linetox, Metox, Bienox, Zerotox | Highest purity, lowest protein load, mono-molecule, used when others fail, or hypersensitivity risk | Up to 4–5 months (rarely more) |
| General Purpose / Versatile | Rentox, Liztox, Wondertox, Wellstox, Kaimax, One Tox, Toxsta, Hejeubo, Ellelux, Hutox, Dehantox, Toxpia, Hitox, Bijutox, Inibo, Rosetox, Meditoxin | Mainstream, broad use, affordable, reliable, subtlety/natural finish | 2–4 months |
Choosing Between Korean Tox Brands
| Brand | Form | DIY-Reported Duration | Clinical/ Manufacturer Claims | Notable Consensus/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innotox | Liquid | 2–3 months (often less) | 3–6 months, rare up to 8+ | Short durationis main appeal for beginners, safer if errors; fades faster than others |
| Botulax/Letybo | Powder | 3–4 months (sometimes less) | 4–6 months | Reliable, gradual fade, easy to maintain |
| Nabota | Powder | 1–1.5 months (some), up to 3 | 3–6 months | DIYers report often much shorter than expected unless professional dosing |
| Rentox | Powder | 3–4 months | 3–4 months | Some users report longest effect among budget toxes |
| Liztox | Powder | Mostly 2.5–3.5 months | 3–4 months | Good subtlety, but fades before 3–4 months for many |
| Wondertox | Powder | 2.5–4 months | 3–4 months | Natural fade, shorter at low doses (DIY) |
| Coretox | Powder | Up to 4–4.5+ months | 4–6 months | High purity, Xeomin alternative, seen as “stable longer” by DIYers |
| Meditoxin | Powder | 2–4 months | 4–6 months | Occasional reports of longer duration with repeated use, but not common DIY experience |
| Wellstox | Powder | ~2–3 months | 3–4 months | Budget choice, fades a bit quicker many say |
| Linetox | Powder | 2–4 months | 3–6 months | High purity; not always noticeably longer lasting for DIYers |
| Bijutox | Powder | 2–3 months | 3–4 months | Vacuum drying, market for purity |
| Hitox | Powder | 2–3.5 months | 3–4 months | Fast onset, fades before 4 months |
| One Tox | Powder | 2.5–4 months | 3–4 months | Good for beginners, moderate duration |
| Dehantox | Powder | 2–3 months | 3–4 months | Less often used, but considered similar to others |
| Bienox | Powder | 2–3.5 months | 3–6 months | Some claim longer at very high doses |
| Metox | Powder | 3–4 months | 3–5 months | Highly purified, claims of up to 5 months with professional technique |
| Zerotox | Powder | 2–3 months | 3–4 months | Ultra-pure, not much real-world duration data |
| Toxpia | Powder | 2–3 months | 3–4 months | Similar to other economy/standard toxes |
| Inibo | Powder | 2.5–4 months | 3–6 months | Decent reviews, no consensus on extra duration |
| Rosetox | Powder | ~3 months | 3–4 months | Clinic results align with DIY reviews |
| Kaimax/Hejeubo/ Toxsta/Ellelux/Hutox | Powder | 2–4 months | 3–4 months | Budget segment, reviews and duration like Rentox/Wellstox |
| Xeomin | Powder | 4–5 months | 4–5 months | Western “purest” tox, often longer-lasting for sensitive/immune-aware users |
| Dysport | Powder | 2.5–4 months | 3.8–4 months | Widest spread, works well for masseter/large areas, fades less abruptly |