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Purito vs Medik8

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

Purito and Medik8 are established skincare brands that offer reliable daily care for dry and sensitive skin. Founded in 2017, the Korean brand relies on gentle formulas for its thoughtful moisturizers, serums, sunscreens, and makeup removers, while the British brand, established in 2009, builds its serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners around hyaluronic acid. Both labels suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, though they differ through their distinct product lineups and origins. The brand provides soothing daily care, while its counterpart focuses on targeted results.

Purito is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Corstone Capital since 2022.

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

Popular Purito vs Medik8 products

People Say

PuritoMedik8
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “perfect weight, not too light not too heavy — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “feels like lotion — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Soothing and calming for sensitive skin Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calmed my redness instantly — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “calmed my redness immediately — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
    • “helped calm down my acne — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
    • “calming effects — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Acne-safe and barrier repair benefits Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “non-stinging — Purito Centella Unscented Toner”
    • “no stinging on sensitive skin — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “completely transparent — Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen”
    • “cleared my hormonal acne — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
  • Fragrance-free and gentle formula Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “love that it has no scent — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
  • Deep hydration and plumping Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “makes skin look dewy and plump — Purito Deep Sea Pure Water Cream”
  • Glass skin, glow and brightening finish Rarely NotedOften 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”
    • “immediate glow — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “gives dewy, glowy glass skin — Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream”
  • Insufficient moisture and hydration Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “not enough hydration — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Purito Oat-in Calming Gel Cream”
  • No visible results or lack of efficacy Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't see any difference — Purito Centella Unscented Serum”
    • “No change in dark circles — Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream”
    • “Not as effective as retinol — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “no difference — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

Purito vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · AED 1,017.94 · 95% fitBuy Purito routine · AED 465.25 · 93% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Purito vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

Buy Purito routine · AED 751.92 · 89% fitBuy Medik8 routine · AED 1,453.26 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Purito vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · AED 1,409.08 · 92% fitBuy Purito routine · AED 638.55 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Purito or Medik8: which is better?

Both brands are equal choices overall, as both offer a Superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, combination, acne-prone, dry sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin types on the products on this page. Purito stands out for lightweight and soothing textures, while Medik8 excels in deep hydration and anti-aging benefits.

What is the difference between Purito and Medik8?

Purito and Medik8 both offer great options for various skin types, but Purito stands out for its lightweight, soothing, and acne-safe formulas, while Medik8 is often chosen for deep hydration, plumping, and brightening. Additionally, Purito's products on this page list no fragrance, whereas Medik8 includes fragrance in its Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

Purito or Medik8 for dry skin?

Both Purito and Medik8 provide a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands offer effective options for hydration and moisture support.

Purito or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer effective moisturizers, with Purito providing lightweight, soothing, and acne-safe options while Medik8 focuses on deep hydration and plumping. The products on this page for both brands achieve a High fit level for dry skin moisturizers.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Purito or Medik8?

Purito is more affordable than Medik8, since Medik8 reviewers frequently note a high price point. Lovi indicates that Purito has a lower price point as an advantage over Medik8 on this page.

Which brand has fragrance-free products, Purito or Medik8?

Both Purito and Medik8 offer fragrance-free options, as every product on the Purito page lists no fragrance and 11 out of 12 products on the Medik8 page are also fragrance-free.

Purito or Medik8 for oily skin?

Both Purito and Medik8 provide a High routine fit level for oily skin. The products on this page help deliver lightweight hydration and soothing care without heavy oils.

Purito or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Both Purito and Medik8 provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. The products on this page for both brands help offer gentle care, while Purito is especially known for soothing and calming benefits.

Purito or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Both Purito and Medik8 provide a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Purito reviewers mostly mention acne-safe and barrier-supporting moisturizers, while Medik8 offers products like Surface Radiance Cleanse which has a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

Purito or Medik8 for mature skin?

Purito offers a Superior routine fit for mature skin, whereas Medik8 provides a High fit on this page. Topical ingredients like niacinamide help improve skin aging and pigmentation in products designed for mature complexions.

Antioxidants, 2021The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Purito or Medik8 for skin with dark spots?

Purito is a better fit for skin with dark spots, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Medik8's High level. The products on this page help brighten the complexion and reduce pigmentation concerns.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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