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Medik8 vs MAËLYS

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

Medik8 and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands offering targeted solutions for various complexions. The British brand focuses on serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types. While both brands deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, they differ in their core ingredient focus and ideal skin matches.

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

Popular Medik8 vs MAËLYS products

Medik8 vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Medik8 or MAËLYS: which is better?

Medik8 is much better than MAELYS, offering multiple serums and moisturizers on this page with Superior or High Lovi fit levels for dry, dry sensitive, and combination skin types. MAELYS products on this page generally have Low or Caution fit levels.

What is the difference between Medik8 and MAËLYS?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums and moisturizers featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, with Lovi fit levels reaching up to Superior for specific skin types, whereas MAËLYS has a very limited product selection on this page that generally shows Low fit levels.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or MAËLYS?

MAËLYS products are not listed with price details on this page, whereas Medik8 products have a high price point that is often mentioned by reviewers. Therefore, price comparisons cannot be fully determined from the available page facts alone.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or MAËLYS?

Medik8 is generally better suited for acne-prone skin, with several products on this page rated High or Superior for this skin type, whereas MAËLYS products on this page receive Low ratings for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer and who are their parent companies?

Medik8 has been around longer, having been founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

How many products from each brand contain fragrance according to the page?

Medik8 features 1 product with fragrance out of the products on this page, while MAËLYS also features 1 product with fragrance.

What are some of the common pros and cons reviewers mention about Medik8?

Reviewers frequently mention that Medik8 products offer gentle, non-irritating serums, deep hydration, and improvements in skin texture and brightness. However, common drawbacks include a high price point along with occasional packaging issues and slow or delayed results.

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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