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Medicube vs Allies of Skin

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

Medicube and Allies of Skin are thoughtful skincare brands offering moisturizers, serums, and targeted treatments for various skin concerns. Medicube relies on niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid to best suit dry and oily acne-prone skin, while Allies of Skin uses potent ingredients like niacinamide to best suit dry and mature skin. Both brands differ in their specific formulations, with the Korean brand founded in 2016 emphasizing diverse products like masks and toners, and the latter brand focusing on rich daily treatments and mists.

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

Popular Medicube vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

MedicubeAllies of Skin
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
  • Soothing and Gentle Formulation Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “skin feels smoother — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Radiance and Glow Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “woke up with glowing skin — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
  • Luxurious Texture and Formulation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “creamy and consistent — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky feeling — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Rich but absorbs well — Medicube TRIPLE COLLAGEN CREAM”
  • Brightening and Fading Spots Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “brightens the undereye — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Simplifies my morning routine — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Dark spots go away faster — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
  • Small Quantity and High Price Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “tube is tiny for the price — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “price is steep — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “price is a bit steep — Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Sticky or Tacky Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't like how sticky face feels — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Strong Fragrance or Scent Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Distinct rancid smell — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “gives a weird fermented stench — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”

Medicube vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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Medicube vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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Medicube vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medicube or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin fits dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature skin, and skin with dark spots at a Superior level according to Lovi, whereas Medicube reaches a Superior fit only for dry skin. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin does better for soothing and gentle formulation, luxurious texture, and brightening and fading spots, while Medicube has smaller quantities and high prices.

What is the difference between Medicube and Allies of Skin?

Medicube and Allies of Skin both fit dry skin at a Superior level, while Allies of Skin fits oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin at a Superior level compared to Medicube's High level. Allies of Skin does better for soothing and gentle formulation, brightening and fading spots, and luxurious texture, whereas Medicube tends to offer smaller quantities and higher prices according to reviewers.

Medicube or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both Medicube and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit for dry skin according to Lovi fit levels. Reviewers mention that Medicube offers deep hydration moisturizers, while Allies of Skin provides gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both Medicube and Allies of Skin offer moisturizers with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, while Allies of Skin also reaches a Superior fit for mature and sensitive skin. Medicube provides deep hydration and a cooling jelly texture, whereas Allies of Skin tends to be gentle, effective, and calming.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Allies of Skin?

Medicube is more affordable, whereas Allies of Skin carries a high price point that reviewers frequently mention. Medicube reviewers note small quantity and pricing issues, but the brand generally offers lower pricing compared to Allies of Skin.

Medicube or Allies of Skin: which brand offers better soothing and gentle formulation?

Allies of Skin does better for soothing and gentle formulation compared to Medicube. Every product on the Allies of Skin page lists no fragrance, while Medicube includes fragrance in a couple of its products, which helps make Allies of Skin a gentler choice.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance or scent among its products, Medicube or Allies of Skin?

Medicube features fragrance in some of its products, while every Allies of Skin product on this page lists no fragrance.

Medicube or Allies of Skin: which brand focuses better on brightening and fading spots?

Allies of Skin focuses better on brightening and fading spots because it outperforms Medicube in brightening and fading spots. Topical niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

For oily skin, Allies of Skin fits better with a Superior routine level, while Medicube fits at a High level.

Medicube or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Medicube is a suitable option, while Allies of Skin fits sensitive skin at a Superior level according to Lovi fit ratings.

Medicube or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Medicube is a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as High and the products on this page feature key ingredients like salicylic acid and niacinamide. Allies of Skin also fits this skin type well with a Superior Lovi routine rating.

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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