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Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 are a Korean skincare line founded in 2016 and a British skincare line founded in 2009, respectively. The Korean brand is deeply loved for serums, masks, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more that thoughtfully incorporate niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, while the British brand offers serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more built around hyaluronic acid. Both suits dry skin best, though the former also targets dark spots and the latter suits dry sensitive skin. They differ in their specific offerings, as the former features standout choices like the Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask, Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, and Revive Eye Serum, whereas the latter features Surface Radiance Cleanse, Oxy-R Peptides, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonMedik8
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
  • Radiance and Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “gives a glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “melts away sunscreen easily — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “removes sunscreen well — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “pores feel cleaner — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “dropper doesn't reach the bottom — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “Hate dipping my fingers in the jar — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused me to breakout — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”

Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · AED 1,017.94 · 95% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · AED 393.56 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · AED 1,453.26 · 89% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · AED 540.92 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · AED 1,409.08 · 92% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · AED 474.00 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which is better?

Medik8 is generally better for anti-aging and advanced skin concerns, while Beauty of Joseon is great for budget-conscious shoppers looking for gentle hydration. Medik8 features products that help improve skin texture and radiance, though reviewers note a higher price point compared to Beauty of Joseon.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Medik8?

Medik8 stands out for its superior radiance and glow, while Beauty of Joseon is noted for effective cleansing and makeup removal. Both brands feature gentle, non-irritating formulas and provide deep hydration, but Beauty of Joseon is associated with a lower price point on the products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for dry skin?

Both brands are great options for dry skin, with Beauty of Joseon featuring products like the Ginseng Essence Water and Medik8 offering a Superior routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found across both brands, helps improve skin hydration and signs of aging.

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Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon is better for effective cleansing and makeup removal among the products on this page. Reviewers note that its cleansing options perform strongly for makeup removal and cleansing routines.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Medik8?

Beauty of Joseon is more affordable, as Medik8 products on this page often come with a high price point.

Which brand performs better for mature skin, Beauty of Joseon or Medik8?

Medik8 performs better for mature skin with a High routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon which has an Average routine fit.

How do the foundation years and countries of origin compare between Beauty of Joseon and Medik8?

Beauty of Joseon was founded in 2016 in South Korea, whereas Medik8 was founded earlier in 2009 in the United Kingdom.

Which brand offers better radiance and glow according to reviewers?

Medik8 offers better radiance and glow according to reviewers. The products on this page help improve skin texture and brightness.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for oily skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 fit oily skin well, with Lovi rating each brand's routine as High. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon helps with pore and oil control, while Medik8 provides deep hydration and plumping without feeling heavy.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 is better for dry skin routines on the products on this page, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon's High fit level. Medik8's Hydr8 B5 Intense also reaches a Superior fit level for dry skin as a moisturizer.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Medik8 fits sensitive skin better, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Beauty of Joseon rates as High.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are great choices for acne-prone skin, with Lovi routines fitting them at High for Beauty of Joseon and Superior for Medik8. Reviewers mention that the products on this page for Beauty of Joseon help provide deep hydration, while Medik8 is noted for improving skin texture and reducing breakouts.

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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