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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 stands out on this page for offering specialized serums and cleansers, with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior for dry skin and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that the products on this page provide gentle care and improve skin texture, while Aēsop excels in deep hydration and refreshing scents.

What is the difference between Medik8 and Aēsop?

Medik8 stands out for brightening and improving skin texture with products like Bakuchiol Peptides, whereas Aēsop is noted for providing deep hydration and balancing moisturizers. Lovi rates the products on this page across both brands differently depending on your skin type.

Medik8 or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers on this page, Surface Radiance Cleanse by Medik8 achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser reaches an Average fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Both Medik8 and Aēsop are frequently noted by reviewers for having a high price point, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Medik8 is notable for gentle, non-irritating formulations, and Surface Radiance Cleanse has a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin on this page. Reviewers frequently mention that Medik8 products help improve skin texture and offer brightening benefits.

Which brand was founded earlier, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Aesop was founded earlier, in 1987, whereas Medik8 was founded in 2009.

How do the fragrance profiles of Medik8 and Aēsop products compare?

Medik8 keeps most of its formulas fragrance-free, though Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream includes fragrance. Every Aēsop product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is owned by L'“ral Groupe for a longer period of time?

Aēsop has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe for a longer period, having been acquired in 2023 compared to Medik8 which joined the group in 2025.

Medik8 or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When looking at the products on this page, Medik8 fits dry and dry sensitive skin best with a Superior level for products like Hydr8 B5 Intense, while Aēsop brings high moisture to dry skin with options like Damascan Rose Facial Treatment. Hyaluronic acid helps both brands deliver deep hydration and plumping for smooth skin.

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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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