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Medik8 vs RoC

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Medik8 and RoC are established European skincare brands, founded respectively in 2009 and 1957, that offer expertly formulated serums, moisturizers, eye products, and cleansers. The British brand is built around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and sensitive skin best, whereas the French brand is enriched with glycerin and retinol, suiting mature and dry skin best. Both brands address specific concerns with targeted options, but they differ in their primary key ingredients and their ideal skin compatibility.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Medik8 vs RoC products

People Say

Medik8RoC
  • Skin plumping, smoothing and firming Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulation Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly without residue — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet are fading — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “softened crow's feet — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
  • Brightening and glow Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “immediate glow — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • High price point Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Irritation, burning, and sensitivity Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “stinging sensation — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “Caused stinging and redness — Medik8 Press & Glow”
    • “swollen eyes — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Packaging and design issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “new design worse — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “tube cracks easily — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”

Medik8 vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Medik8 vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Medik8 vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Medik8 or RoC: which is better?

Medik8 and RoC are both great options, but they suit different needs since Medik8 is known for being gentler on the skin, while RoC is better at reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

What is the difference between Medik8 and RoC?

Medik8 is generally gentler with a focus on brightening and glow, whereas RoC tends to provide better results for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin plumping.

Medik8 or RoC for dry skin?

Both Medik8 and RoC achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Medik8 provide deep hydration and plumping, while RoC offers non-greasy, lightweight hydration.

Drug Delivery, 2017

Medik8 or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 is better for cleansing acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, where the products on this page achieve a Superior fit level. RoC works well for all skin types on this page, including sensitive and dry skin, where the products on this page reach a High fit level.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or RoC?

When it comes to price, RoC is generally more affordable, whereas reviewers on this page often mention Medik8's high price point.

Medik8 or RoC for oily skin?

Both Medik8 and RoC fit oily skin well, as the products on this page achieve a High fit level for this skin type. Reviewers note that Medik8 offers gentle serums, while RoC provides lightweight, non-greasy textures.

Medik8 or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 and RoC both offer moisturizers that fit dry skin at a Superior level on this page. Medik8 is known for deep hydration and a gentle formulation, while RoC is favored for reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Medik8 or RoC for sensitive skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine level compared to RoC's High. Reviewers note that Medik8's products are gentle and non-irritating, whereas RoC reviewers often mention skin irritation and burning.

Medik8 or RoC for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a High routine fit compared to RoC's Superior fit level. The products on this page help provide gentle and non-irritating care that is less likely to cause irritation.

Medik8 or RoC for mature skin?

For mature skin, RoC is the better choice because the products on this page excel in wrinkle and fine line reduction. Medik8 also offers a high Lovi fit for mature skin, but reviewers note that RoC provides stronger results for skin plumping, smoothing, and firming.

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Medik8 or RoC for skin with dark spots?

Medik8 and RoC both offer products on this page that fit skin with dark spots well, with Medik8 achieving a High level and RoC reaching a Superior level for that skin type. RoC excels more specifically in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Medik8 or RoC for dry sensitive skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine level compared to RoC's High level. The products on this page help provide deep hydration while remaining gentle, which may reduce the likelihood of irritation.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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