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Medik8 vs Aēsop

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Medik8 and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that support healthy skin. The British brand founded in 2009 offers serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and sensitive skin best, while the latter is widely loved for cleansers, moisturizers, and serums driven by botanical and scientifically validated ingredients that suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Both approach targeted concerns differently, as the former relies on ingredients like hyaluronic acid to lengthen toxin wrinkle effect duration, whereas each carefully crafted formula from the other works harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience.

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 is better for gentle and non-irritating formulations as well as improving skin texture, whereas Aēsop stands out for deep hydration and pleasant scents. Hyaluronic acid helps provide moisturizing benefits across the products on this page.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Medik8 and Aēsop?

Medik8 stands out for brightening and improving skin texture with products on this page, whereas Aēsop is noted for providing deeper hydration and more refreshing scents. Reviewers also mention that Medik8 offers a lightweight and elegant texture, while Aēsop excels in delivering non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 stands out for cleansers because Surface Radiance Cleanse achieves a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser reaches only an Average fit for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Both Medik8 and Aēsop face complaints about a high price point, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Aēsop?

Medik8 stands out for blemish-prone skin because the Surface Radiance Cleanse earns a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Aēsop has no cleansers or treatments on this page rated above Average for acne. Reviewers mention that Medik8 products help improve skin texture and offer gentle formulations.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Medik8 and Aēsop compare?

Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009, while Aēsop was established earlier in 1987. Both brands are currently under the ownership of L'Oréal Groupe, with Aēsop acquired in 2023 and Medik8 joining in 2025.

Which brand has more products listed on the page that contain fragrance?

Medik8 has more products listed on the page that contain fragrance, with one fragranced product compared to zero for Aesop.

What specific skin types do the brand-focused routines of Medik8 fit best?

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

Medik8 or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides a High Lovi fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin with its Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while Aēsop offers products like the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment which also has a High Lovi fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Aēsop excels with non-greasy, balancing moisturizers, whereas Medik8 is frequently noted for deep hydration and plumping.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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