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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 stands out for its wide variety of serums and moisturizers, offering Superior fit levels for dry skin with products like Bakuchiol Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Weleda?

Medik8 offers a much wider range of twelve serums, creams, toners, and cleansers that feature hyaluronic acid and fit dry skin best, whereas Weleda features only two moisturizers on this page. Furthermore, the products on this page from Medik8 are largely fragrance-free, while both Weleda products contain fragrance.

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Medik8 or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense gets a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Weleda Skin Food achieves a High fit level. Both moisturizers help hydrate the skin, but Medik8 offers targeted options for various skin types.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 features a high price point according to reviewers, while the products on this page for Weleda are not described as expensive. Medik8 offers products with hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin quality.

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Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 is generally better suited for acne-prone skin than Weleda, as the products on this page for Medik8 achieve High or Average fit levels for acne-prone skin while Weleda's products receive Low or Caution ratings.

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 much earlier in 1921 in Switzerland.

Which brand offers a wider range of products, and how many are listed for each?

Medik8 offers a wider range of products on this page, featuring twelve options compared to just two for Weleda.

How does the use of fragrance differ between Medik8 and Weleda products?

Medik8 offers mostly fragrance-free products on this page, with only one moisturizer listing fragrance. In contrast, every Weleda product on this page includes fragrance.

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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