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Medik8 vs ILIA Beauty

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

Medik8 and ILIA Beauty are distinct beauty houses, with the British pioneer focusing on serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more built around hyaluronic acid, while the Canadian creator is widely loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and the nourishing nature of its formulas. The former suits dry skin and sensitive skin best, with hyaluronic acid lengthening the toxin wrinkle effect duration, whereas the latter suits dry, normal, and combination skin best owing to its gentle, hydrating compositions. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Surface Radiance Cleanse highest from the 2009 establishment, and The Base Face Milk serves as the standout product from the 2011 brand. Ultimately, both differ as the UK line is owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025 and tackles dark spots with Oxy-R Peptides and mature skin with Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while the other brand is owned by Famille C since 2022 and continues to refine daily routines through clean, conscious beauty.

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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This page compares some of the most popular Medik8 and ILIA Beauty products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs ILIA Beauty products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or ILIA Beauty: which is better?

Medik8 offers a wide range of targeted serums and moisturizers that feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration and skin quality benefits. ILIA Beauty features just one moisturizer on this page, The Base Face Milk, making Medik8 a better fit if you want a complete skincare routine.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and ILIA Beauty?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers that feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas the products on this page for ILIA Beauty are limited to a single moisturizer. Medik8 fits best for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin, while its products help deliver deep hydration and a bright glow.

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Medik8 or ILIA Beauty: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 offers multiple moisturizers on this page, such as Hydr8 B5 Intense which has a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas ILIA Beauty features only one moisturizer, The Base Face Milk, which has an Average fit across skin types.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or ILIA Beauty?

The products on this page from Medik8 and ILIA Beauty do not have listed prices to compare affordability directly. Reviewers note that Medik8 has a high price point.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or ILIA Beauty?

Neither brand can be called out for causing fewer breakouts based on the products on this page, as Medik8 offers a large range with varying breakout fits while ILIA Beauty features only a single moisturizer. However, Medik8 includes several options like Surface Radiance Cleanse that achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and home countries of Medik8 and ILIA Beauty compare?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom, while ILIA Beauty was founded in 2011 in Canada.

Which brand has more products listed on the page without added fragrance?

Medik8 has more products listed on the page without added fragrance, offering eleven fragrance-free items compared to ILIA Beauty's one. Products with hyaluronic acid help provide deep hydration and improve skin quality.

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What specific skin types do the brand-focused routines for Medik8 fit best?

The brand-focused routines for Medik8 fit dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin best.

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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