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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 offers a wider variety of specialized serums and moisturizers, featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps provide deep hydration. Sebamed provides simpler options on this page, with every product listing no fragrance.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Sebamed?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums, creams, and toners featuring ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas Sebamed provides a smaller selection of basic cleansers and moisturizers. Medik8 fits best on dry and combination skin, and Lovi rates its products anywhere from Caution to Superior depending on the skin type.

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Medik8 or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse has a Superior fit on Lovi for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots, while Sebamed Facial Cleanser reaches a High fit for oily and combination skin types. Both cleansers help cleanse effectively, but Medik8 offers targeted brightening and blemish control benefits.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Sebamed?

Sebamed tends to be more affordable, while reviewers often mention a high price point for Medik8. Both brands offer fragrance-free options among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Sebamed?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, Medik8 products on this page have mixed fit levels, such as an Average fit for Liquid Peptides and a Superior fit for Surface Radiance Cleanse. Meanwhile, Sebamed offers the Clear Face Care Gel, which has a High fit for oily acne-prone skin and an Average fit for general acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer, Medik8 or Sebamed?

Sebamed has been around longer, having been founded in Germany in 1967, whereas Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009.

Do any Medik8 products contain fragrance, and does Sebamed have any fragranced products on this page?

Medik8 lists fragrance in only one product on this page, Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while Sebamed has no fragranced products among the items listed.

Which Medik8 product is rated as Superior for dry skin?

For dry skin, Bakuchiol Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow are rated as Superior among the products on this page.

Medik8 or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 offers multiple moisturizers on this page, such as Hydr8 B5 Intense, which has a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Sebamed features Clear Face Care Gel, achieving an Average fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in Medik8 products, helps provide deep hydration and skin plumping.

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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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