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Medik8 vs Weleda

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

Medik8 and Weleda are distinct European skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations, with the British brand established in 2009 and the Swiss brand founded in 1921. Medik8 centers its serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and sensitive skin best while offering targeted options like the Surface Radiance Cleanse, Oxy-R Peptides, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. Conversely, Weleda is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical bases that suit sensitive skin best, alongside the Skin Food Light and Skin Food formulas. Ultimately, the brands differ through their foundational ingredients and geographic heritage.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Medik8 and Weleda products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Weleda: which is better?

Medik8 is generally better suited for dry and sensitive skin because the products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin. Additionally, topical hyaluronic acid is supported by clinical research for improving skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Weleda?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums and moisturizers featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas Weleda features very few products like Skin Food which include added fragrance. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Medik8 or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Lovi rates Medik8 products like Hydr8 B5 Intense as Superior for dry skin, while Weleda Skin Food receives a High fit. The products on this page show that Medik8 features hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and improve skin aging signs.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 reviewers often mention a high price point as a drawback, whereas the products on this page for Weleda are not described this way. Medik8 is owned by L'Oréal Groupe, and Weleda is owned by Weleda AG.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 is generally less likely to cause breakouts than Weleda, as the products on this page for Medik8 include multiple items with high fits for acne-prone skin, whereas Weleda's products feature low fits and cautions for that skin type.

Which brand offers products containing hyaluronic acid, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 offers products featuring hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and improve skin quality. Weleda's products on this page do not feature hyaluronic acid.

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How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Medik8 and Weleda?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom, whereas Weleda was founded earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which Medik8 products have a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

For dry skin, the products on this page by Medik8 with a Superior Lovi fit level are Bakuchiol Peptides, Oxy-R Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow.

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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