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Medik8 vs Skintific

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Medik8 and Skintific are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, and more. The British brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025 centers its products around hyaluronic acid, which lengthens toxin wrinkle effect duration, while the other brand is warmly loved for its targeted solutions. Medik8 fits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, with standout options like the Surface Radiance Cleanse for acne-prone skin, Oxy-R Peptides for dark spots, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for mature skin. Conversely, its counterpart suits oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, featuring the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for dark spots, and MUGWORT for mature skin, differing primarily in their ideal skin types and core formulations.

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

Popular Medik8 vs Skintific products

People Say

Medik8Skintific
  • Lightweight and Elegant Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating 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”
  • Improves Skin Texture Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Controls Oil Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High Price Point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Color Transfer and Scent Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stained my white pillowcase — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “metallic scent — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”

Medik8 vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$283.59 · 97% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medik8 vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$409.86 · 94% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medik8 vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$444.44 · 93% fitBuy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Skintific: which is better?

Medik8 is generally better for a glowing and plump complexion, as the products on this page help deliver deep hydration and smoothing effects. Hyaluronic acid helps provide these moisturizing benefits, and topical use may also improve overall skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Skintific?

Medik8 stands out for its gentle, non-irritating serums and superior performance in hydration, brightening, and improving skin texture, whereas Skintific is noted for its lightweight textures and oil control. Both brands feature products with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that help maintain moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Skintific for dry skin?

For dry skin, both brands work well, but Medik8 achieves a Superior routine fit compared to Skintific which reaches a High fit on this page. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide deep hydration and plumping.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 stands out for moisturizers like Hydr8 B5 Intense, which achieves a Superior fit for dry skin, while Skintific offers products like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel with a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Skintific?

Reviewers note that Medik8 has a high price point, whereas Skintific is noted for its high price point as well.

How do Medik8 and Skintific compare when it comes to fragrance across their product lines?

Medik8 lists no fragrance in 11 of the 12 products on this page, while Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream includes fragrance. Skintific features no fragrance across every product on this page.

Which brand performs better for brightening and glow according to review themes?

Medik8 performs better for brightening and glow according to the review themes on this page.

When comparing routine fit across various skin types, which brand achieves a superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin?

Medik8 achieves a Superior routine fit for dry sensitive skin, whereas Skintific reaches a High fit level.

Medik8 or Skintific for oily skin?

Medik8 and Skintific are both a Superior fit for oily skin according to Lovi. Hyaluronic acid helps provide hydration for skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Skintific for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Medik8 fits best with a Superior rating on the products on this page. Reviewers report that its serums tend to be gentle and non-irritating.

Medik8 or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, while Skintific reaches a High fit. Medik8 features specialized products like Surface Radiance Cleanse, which helps with acne-prone skin.

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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