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Medicube vs Charlotte Tilbury

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

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Charlotte Tilbury is a British skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Puig since 2020.

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

Popular Medicube vs Charlotte Tilbury products

People Say

MedicubeCharlotte Tilbury
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “extremely emollient and rich — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “floods skin with moisture — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “super hydrated — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
  • Glow and Radiance Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “radiant skin filter — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “lit-from-within glow — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “under eyes look brighter — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “gave me instant glass skin — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Luxurious Texture Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “rich and nourishing — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “sinks in well — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
    • “thick glossy cream — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
    • “Rich but absorbs well — Medicube TRIPLE COLLAGEN CREAM”
  • Packaging and Application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “dries super fast — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “tweezers included are hygienic — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “perfect slip for my device — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “foundation looks flawless — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “skin feels smoother — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “instantly smoothed out lines — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • Pores and Acne Control Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Pores drastically reduced — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
    • “noticed a real difference in pore visibility — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “Perfect for oily skin — Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser”
  • High Price and Value Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “extremely overpriced — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
  • Breakouts and Congestion Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused redness and sensitivity — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “woke up with whiteheads — Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask”
    • “small pimple appeared — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “gave me acne — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “feels way too sticky and tacky — Medicube DEEP VITA-C CAPSULE CREAM”
    • “too greasy for oily skin — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “sits on top of skin — Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue”
  • Strong Fragrance and Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “smells like old lady perfume — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
    • “grandma perfume smell — Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream”
    • “scent too strong — Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil”

Questions and answers

Medicube or Charlotte Tilbury: which is better?

Medicube is better for pores, acne control, and skin smoothing among the products on this page, while Charlotte Tilbury excels in hydration, glow, and luxurious texture. Niacinamide helps control skin aging and pigmentation.

Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Medicube and Charlotte Tilbury?

Medicube is a South Korean brand focused on pores, acne control, and skin smoothing, while Charlotte Tilbury is a UK brand that excels in hydration, glow, and luxurious texture. Niacinamide helps control pigmentation and aging, and topical collagen and hyaluronic acid support skin hydration and reduce signs of aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or Charlotte Tilbury: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers a wider range of moisturizers with specialized options for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin, whereas Charlotte Tilbury focuses on luxury hydration like Charlotte's Magic Cream which is rated Superior for mature skin. The products on this page help improve skin texture and moisture, though some Medicube formulas may leave a sticky residue.

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Medicube or Charlotte Tilbury?

Medicube is more affordable, whereas Charlotte Tilbury products on this page are noted for their high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medicube or Charlotte Tilbury?

Medicube is more prone to breakouts and congestion among the products on this page, whereas Charlotte Tilbury does better in that area. Reviewers note that Medicube sometimes brings a risk of irritation and breakouts.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Medicube and Charlotte Tilbury?

Medicube was founded in South Korea in 2016, while Charlotte Tilbury was founded in the United Kingdom in 2013.

Which brand has more products containing fragrance according to the page details?

Medicube has more products containing fragrance on this page, with 23 out of 25 products listing no fragrance, while every Charlotte Tilbury product lists no fragrance.

How does the Lovi fit level for mature skin differ between Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream and Charlotte's Magic Cream?

For mature skin, Medicube's Collagen Jelly Cream achieves a Superior Lovi fit level, matching the Superior Lovi fit level of Charlotte's Magic Cream.

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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