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Medik8 vs Vasanti

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

Medik8 and Vasanti are distinct skincare brands with dedicated followings, where the British label founded in 2009 specializes in serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, while the Canadian company established in 1999 is cherished for its gentle exfoliants and meticulously balanced formulas that renew the complexion. The first brand suits dry and sensitive skin best, offering standout items like Surface Radiance Cleanse for acne-prone skin, Oxy-R Peptides for dark spots, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream for mature skin, whereas its counterpart accommodates balanced, combination, and sensitive skin types with reliable results from items such as the Brighten Up! Exfoliator. Both companies deliver thoughtful formulation, though they differ primarily in their core active ingredients and targeted regional heritage, with the UK brand utilizing hyaluronic acid to lengthen toxin wrinkle effect duration.

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

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Vasanti is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Medik8 vs Vasanti products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Vasanti: which is better?

Medik8 stands out as the better choice on this page for a broad skincare routine, featuring a wide range of serums and moisturizers that Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin. Vasanti only offers a single exfoliant product on this page, which is rated as High for dry skin.

What is the difference between Medik8 and Vasanti?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers that help with hydration and anti-aging, whereas Vasanti features only a single exfoliant product on this page. For dry skin, Lovi rates Medik8 as having a superior fit for several products, while Vasanti's Brighten Up! Exfoliator has a high fit.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Vasanti?

Vasanti is more affordable, whereas Medik8 reviewers often mention a high price point as a drawback. The products on this page for Medik8 range widely in price and include specialized serums, while Vasanti offers a single exfoliator.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Vasanti?

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse has a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page for Vasanti have an Average fit level. Medik8 serums are mostly mentioned by reviewers as gentle and non-irritating.

Which brand has been around longer and where were they founded, Medik8 or Vasanti?

Vasanti has been around longer, having been founded in Canada in 1999, whereas Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009.

How many products do Medik8 and Vasanti have on this page that contain fragrance?

Medik8 has 1 product on this page that contains fragrance, which is Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, while Vasanti also has 1 product on this page containing fragrance, namely the Brighten Up! Exfoliator.

Which Medik8 serum achieves a superior Lovi fit level specifically for dry skin?

Bakuchiol Peptides achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin among the Medik8 serums on this page.

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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