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Medik8 vs Weleda

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

Medik8 and Weleda are distinct European skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations, with the British brand established in 2009 and the Swiss brand founded in 1921. Medik8 centers its serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and sensitive skin best while offering targeted options like the Surface Radiance Cleanse, Oxy-R Peptides, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. Conversely, Weleda is widely loved for its rich moisturizers and meticulously crafted botanical bases that suit sensitive skin best, alongside the Skin Food Light and Skin Food formulas. Ultimately, the brands differ through their foundational ingredients and geographic heritage.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Medik8 vs Weleda products

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Weleda: which is better?

Medik8 is better suited for most skin types on this page, offering Superior fit levels for dry skin with products like Bakuchiol Peptides, whereas Weleda is more limited. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and skin-plumping benefits.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and Weleda?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums and moisturizers featuring hyaluronic acid that Lovi rates as High or Superior for dry and sensitive skin, whereas Weleda provides a smaller selection of fragranced moisturizers like Skin Food. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and plumping for the skin products on this page.

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Medik8 or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides a better range of moisturizers for most skin types, featuring options like Hydr8 B5 Intense that Lovi rates as Superior for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found across Medik8 products, helps provide deep hydration and plumping benefits.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Weleda?

Weleda offers a lower price point, whereas Medik8 has a high price point according to reviewers on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 is generally less likely to cause breakouts for acne-prone skin than Weleda, as the products on this page for Weleda are rated as Low or Caution for acne-prone skin while Medik8 offers several options with High or Average fit levels. Hyaluronic acid is used across Medik8 products and helps provide hydration without clogging pores.

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How does the country of origin and founding year compare between Medik8 and Weleda?

Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009, whereas Weleda was established earlier in Switzerland in 1921. This means Weleda has a much longer history in the skincare space.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Medik8 or Weleda?

Medik8 has more fragrance-free products on this page, as 11 of its 12 products list no fragrance compared to none of Weleda's products.

What are the main skin types that Medik8 fits best according to its brand-focused routines?

According to its brand-focused routines, Medik8 fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin best. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and nourishment for these skin types.

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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