MEDIHEAL skincare
MEDIHEAL is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L&P Cosmetic Co., Ltd..
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MEDIHEAL is genuinely loved for its thoughtfully formulated serums, masks, moisturizers, toners, and more, all enriched with key ingredients like niacinamide. Its products suit skin with dark spots and oily skin best, given their targeted formulation. The standout options for particular concerns include the Vita Essential Mask for acne-prone skin, the Madecassoside Essential Mask for skin with dark spots, and the Collagen Ampoule Pad for mature skin. Through consistent use, its key ingredients actively decrease hyperpigmentation and increase skin lightness.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
This page covers some of the most popular MEDIHEAL products; for the whole MEDIHEAL range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 59.4k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise MEDIHEAL for intense hydration, soothing redness, and achieving a glass skin glow. The most common complaints are a sticky or tacky finish and difficulty with the product format.
Highlights
Deep hydration and moisturization Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels plump and hydrated — Collagen Ampoule Pad”
- “skin felt noticeably plumper — Collagen Essential Mask”
- “Super hydrating and gentle — Watermide Moisture Pad”
Soothing and calming effects Mostly Mentioned
- “Redness significantly decreased overnight — Madecassoside Blemish Pad”
- “refreshing cooling sensation — eye patch”
- “Redness is noticeably improved after one use — Madecassoside Essential Mask”
Effective skin texture serums Mostly Mentioned
- “softens rough patches — Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad”
- “stretch beautifully — Retinol Collagen Lifting Pad”
- “Good for sensitive skin — Vitamin C Brightening Serum”
Well-fitting blemish care masks Mostly Mentioned
- “skin looked brighter immediately — Vita Essential Mask”
- “Adheres beautifully to the face — Madecassoside Essential Mask”
- “Helps flatten active pimples — Madecassoside Essential Mask”
Convenient design and packaging Sometimes Noted
- “Great prep before makeup — Collagen Ampoule Pad”
- “Cling to the skin perfectly — Watermide Moisture Pad”
- “Thin and weightless — Collagen Ampoule Pad”
Miscellaneous product complaints Often Mentioned
- “hard to stick to — AGE-R”
- “slides down slowly — eye patch”
- “no drastic change — eye patch”
Sticky or tacky finish Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a sticky film on my face — Madecassoside Blemish Pad”
- “Leaves a tacky residue — Madecassoside Essential Mask”
- “essence felt sticky — Collagen Essential Mask”
Noticeable or unpleasant scents Often Mentioned
- “Scent is kind of overpowering — Collagen Ampoule Pad”
- “earthy smell — Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad”
- “smells very medicinal — Tea Tree Trouble Pad”
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Questions and answers
Is MEDIHEAL good for oily skin?
Yes, MEDIHEAL is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the MEDIHEAL-focused routine Superior for oily skin. The MEDIHEAL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep oily skin calm.
Is MEDIHEAL worth it?
Yes, MEDIHEAL is worth it, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines High for dry, combination, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for oily skin. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration, moisturization, and soothing effects.
What are MEDIHEAL's best products?
MEDIHEAL's best products for the skin types it fits best are the Vita Essential Mask, Madecassoside Essential Mask, and Collagen Essential Mask, which Lovi rates Superior or High for dry, sensitive, dark spots, and mature skin. The MEDIHEAL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which MEDIHEAL moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Lovi rates the Collagen Ampoule Pad High for dry skin, making it the best moisturizer for dry skin among the MEDIHEAL options on this page. The Watermide Moisture Pad is also available, with Lovi rating it Average for dry skin.
Does MEDIHEAL cause breakouts?
MEDIHEAL is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the MEDIHEAL products on this page are fragrance-free and Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for multiple items such as the Madecassoside Essential Mask and Vitamin C Brightening Serum. Reviewers frequently note deep hydration and soothing effects, though some mention miscellaneous product complaints or a sticky finish.
Is MEDIHEAL fragrance-free?
Yes, every MEDIHEAL product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in MEDIHEAL products?
The key ingredient featured across the MEDIHEAL products on this page is Niacinamide. Topical application of niacinamide helps suppress melanosome transfer, which supports the management of skin pigmentation.
How do I build a MEDIHEAL skincare routine?
To build a MEDIHEAL routine for dry skin, start your morning with the Watermide Moisture Pad followed by the Collagen Ampoule Pad. In the evening, apply the Vitamin C Brightening Serum and the Collagen Ampoule Pad. Once a week, add the Vita Essential Mask, the Vitamin C Brightening Serum, and the Collagen Ampoule Pad to your routine. Lovi rates the MEDIHEAL-focused routine for dry skin High.
Where can I buy MEDIHEAL, and how much does it cost?
You can buy MEDIHEAL from stores in the United Arab Emirates, and the prices range from AED 41.00 to AED 138.86, with most products between AED 88.22 and AED 129.69.
What are good alternatives to MEDIHEAL?
SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea are good alternatives with similar pages on Lovi. Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin, making it a strong choice.
MEDIHEAL vs SKIN1004: which is better?
MEDIHEAL and SKIN1004 both fit most skin types well, but MEDIHEAL rates Superior for oily skin while SKIN1004 rates Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration for MEDIHEAL products.
Who owns MEDIHEAL, and where is it from?
MEDIHEAL is a Korean brand founded in 2009, owned by L&P Cosmetic Co., Ltd..
Is MEDIHEAL cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list MEDIHEAL as cruelty-free.
Is MEDIHEAL good for dry skin?
Yes, MEDIHEAL is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the MEDIHEAL-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration and moisturization as well as soothing and calming effects.
Is MEDIHEAL good for sensitive skin?
Yes, MEDIHEAL is generally good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The MEDIHEAL products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps lower the risk of irritation.
Is MEDIHEAL good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, MEDIHEAL is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Products like the Tea Tree Trouble Pad and Madecassoside Blemish Pad help calm the skin and manage breakouts.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
Is MEDIHEAL good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, MEDIHEAL fits skin with dark spots well, as skin with dark spots is one of the skin types the brand fits best. Niacinamide is included across the products, which helps reduce dark spots by suppressing melanosome transfer.
Is MEDIHEAL good for mature skin?
Yes, MEDIHEAL is a good option for mature skin, as Lovi rates the MEDIHEAL-focused routines High for this skin type and several products such as the Vita Essential Mask achieve a Superior fit. Studies show that key ingredients like retinol and niacinamide help stimulate collagen accumulation and control skin aging.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Antioxidants, 2021
Research behind MEDIHEAL's key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Topical glutathione amino acid precursors protect skin against environmental and oxidative stress
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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