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Medicube vs Olay

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

Medicube and Olay are two skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks. The Korean brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp. harnesses niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid for dry and oily acne-prone skin, while the other pairs niacinamide and glycerin to suit acne-prone and mature skin. Both brands address targeted concerns with specialized items like peptide masks and daily eye serums, differing primarily in their core active ingredients and heritage.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs Olay products

People Say

MedicubeOlay
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
  • Glow and Brightening Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Gentle and Soothing Care Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “calming the skin — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “fragrance-free — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “dries super fast — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
  • Pores and Cleansing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Pores drastically reduced — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “Mochi-like foam — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “Removes every trace of oil — Medicube Red Foam Cleanser”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Wake up feeling a bit greasy — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “cakes up all over — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “feels like a coating — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Strong Scent or Fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
    • “smells like plastic — Olay Retinol24”
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
  • Value and Pricing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “expensive for drugstore — Olay Super Serum”
    • “expensive — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “small quantity (0.5 oz) — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “tube is tiny for the price — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”

Medicube vs Olay routines for dry skin

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Medicube vs Olay routines for oily skin

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Medicube vs Olay routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medicube or Olay: which is better?

Medicube is better for targeting pores and cleansing, while Olay is better for skin texture, smoothness, and value. For overall routines, Medicube achieves a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Olay achieves a Superior fit for sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin.

What is the difference between Medicube and Olay?

Medicube fits dry skin at a Superior level and Olay fits sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin at a Superior level, while both brands tie for skin with dark spots, combination skin, and oily skin with High fit levels. Reviewers mention that Olay performs better for texture, lightweight feel, value, and pricing, whereas Medicube does better for pores and cleansing. Both brands feature key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that help reduce pigmentation and support skin hydration.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or Olay for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates Medicube as Superior and Olay as High. Both brands help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or Olay: which cleanser is better?

Medicube offers more options with a High or Superior Lovi fit across different skin types for its cleansers, such as the Zero Foam Cleanser, while Olay shows more mixed fit levels like a Caution or Low for several skin types. Reviewers also indicate that Medicube does better for pores and cleansing.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Olay?

Olay is more affordable, as value and pricing are noted as an issue for Medicube but not for Olay on the products on this page.

Which brand performs better for mature skin, Medicube or Olay?

Olay achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin, while Medicube reaches a High level. Olay performs better overall for skin texture and smoothness, and reviewers frequently mention its intense hydration.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Medicube or Olay?

Medicube has more products containing fragrance than Olay. On this page, Medicube lists 23 fragranced products while Olay has only 1.

How do Medicube and Olay compare regarding skin texture and smoothness?

Olay does better than Medicube regarding skin texture and smoothness. Reviewers often mention improved texture and smoothness for the products on this page.

Medicube or Olay for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Medicube and Olay have a High routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Medicube does better for pores and cleansing, while Olay offers a lightweight feel.

Medicube or Olay: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers moisturizers with a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry skin, while Olay products on this page provide High fit for dry skin. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid help provide intense hydration.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or Olay for sensitive skin?

Olay fits sensitive skin better than Medicube, earning a Superior routine fit compared to Medicube's High. Reviewers note that Olay offers fragrance-free options, while Medicube products on this page often leave a sticky residue.

Medicube or Olay for acne-prone skin?

Olay is a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while Medicube offers a High routine fit. Both brands feature niacinamide to help control skin aging and pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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