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Medik8 vs Sebamed

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

Medik8 and Sebamed are distinct skincare options, with the British brand established in 2009 and its German counterpart founded in 1967. Medik8 offers serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more built around hyaluronic acid, while Sebamed provides thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers relying on scientifically balanced formulas. The first brand suits dry and dry sensitive skin best, with top ratings for its Surface Radiance Cleanse, Oxy-R Peptides, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, whereas the latter suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin best through reliable offerings like its Facial Cleanser and Clear Face Care Gel. Ultimately, both differ as the first focuses on hyaluronic acid to lengthen toxin wrinkle effect duration, and the second maintains a steady focus on barrier health through a skin-neutral pH.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular Medik8 vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Sebamed: which is better?

Medik8 is better for targeted anti-aging and hydration, as the products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help improve skin quality.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Sebamed?

Medik8 is a UK-based brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025, offering a large selection of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers that feature hyaluronic acid and fit dry and sensitive skin best. Sebamed is a German brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma, with a smaller range of products on this page consisting of a moisturizer and a cleanser.

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Medik8 or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse has a Superior Lovi fit for oily acne-prone skin, acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Sebamed Facial Cleanser has a High fit for combination, oily acne-prone, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Sebamed?

Sebamed is generally more affordable, while reviewers often mention that Medik8 has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Sebamed?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page from Medik8 reach a Superior fit level with surface Radiance Cleanse, whereas Sebamed options like Facial Cleanser reach a High fit level. Both brands offer formulas that may help manage breakouts.

Which brand has been owned by L'Oreal Groupe since 2025, Medik8 or Sebamed?

Medik8 has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

How many products from Medik8 contain fragrance compared to Sebamed?

Medik8 has 11 out of 12 products on this page listing no fragrance, with fragrance found only in Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, whereas every product from Sebamed on this page lists no fragrance.

What are the main skin types that Medik8 brand-focused routines fit best?

Medik8 brand-focused routines fit dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and sensitive skin best.

Medik8 or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 is a better option for deep hydration, as products like Hydr8 B5 Intense achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid in these moisturizers helps improve skin quality and provides deep hydration.

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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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