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Medik8 vs Aēsop

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Medik8 and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for their unique approaches to daily maintenance and targeted care. Medik8 centers its British formulas on hyaluronic acid, serving dry and dry sensitive skin best through specialized serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners. Aēsop relies on botanical and scientifically validated ingredients within its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums to suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both offer standout solutions for acne, dark spots, and mature concerns, the former emphasizes targeted molecular science while the latter leans into gentle, harmonious plant extracts.

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 Medik8 and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs Aēsop products

People Say

Medik8Aēsop
  • Deep hydration and plumping Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulation Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
  • Pleasant experience and scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like a spa — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Texture is divine — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Improves skin texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
  • Brightening and glow Often MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
    • “immediate glow — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
  • High price point Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “very expensive for amount — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “hefty price tag — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Slight tackiness or sticky texture Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Can feel sticky if over-applied — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “too oily — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Packaging issues and fragility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “click mechanism tricky — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Tricky application or pilling Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Aēsop: which is better?

Medik8 is better suited for brightening, improving skin texture, and targeted anti-aging care with a lightweight feel, whereas Aēsop stands out for deep hydration and luxurious, refreshing scents. Both brands offer products on this page that help maintain skin moisture and overall quality, supported by ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Medik8 and Aēsop?

Medik8 stands out for improving skin texture and giving a bright glow with products like Hydr8 B5 Intense, whereas Aēsop performs better for deep hydration and plumping. The products on this page help deliver moisture and provide antioxidant benefits.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse has a Superior fit for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, whereas the Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser from Aēsop has an Average fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Both Medik8 and Aēsop feature a high price point among the products on this page, as reviewers frequently mention high prices for both brands.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Medik8 stands out for gentle, non-irritating formulations and offers the Surface Radiance Cleanse, which achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. Topical treatments with hyaluronic acid help maintain skin quality and support hydration without causing clogs.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

When were Medik8 and Aēsop founded and who currently owns them?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom, while Aēsop was founded in 1987. Both brands are currently owned by L'Oréal Groupe, which acquired Aēsop in 2023 and Medik8 in 2025.

Which brand has more products listed on the page without fragrance?

Medik8 has more products listed on the page without fragrance, with 11 out of 12 products being fragrance-free compared to all 4 products from Aēsop.

What are the specific morning and evening routine steps recommended by Medik8 for dry skin?

Medik8 recommends a specific morning routine for dry skin starting with a cleanser, followed by Hydr8 B5 Intense as a moisturizer, and an SPF. The evening routine includes a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Press & Glow cleansing toner, Bakuchiol Peptides serum, and Hydr8 B5 Intense moisturizer.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing the moisturizers on this page, Medik8 stands out for dry skin and dry sensitive skin with a high fit level in options like Hydr8 B5 Intense and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, whereas Aēsop offers choices like B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel with an average fit for those skin types. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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