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Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8

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

Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 are skincare brands that offer serums, moisturizers, and more. The former is a Korean brand known for serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens blending niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter is a British brand built around hyaluronic acid. Both suit sensitive skin and dry skin best, though they differ as the brand suits sensitive skin and skin with dark spots best with products like the Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask, Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, and Revive Eye Serum, whereas the other suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best with products like the Surface Radiance Cleanse, Oxy-R Peptides, and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonMedik8
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
  • Radiance and Glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “gives a glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
  • Deep Hydration and Plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “melts away sunscreen easily — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “removes sunscreen well — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “pores feel cleaner — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “dropper doesn't reach the bottom — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “Hate dipping my fingers in the jar — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
  • Causes Breakouts Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused me to breakout — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”

Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which is better?

Medik8 is a better fit for mature, dry, combination, and sensitive skin types, while both brands offer great options for oily and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Medik8 provides better radiance and glow, whereas Beauty of Joseon stands out for effective cleansing and makeup removal.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Medik8?

Medik8 is a UK-based brand founded in 2009, whereas Beauty of Joseon is a South Korean brand founded in 2016. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon does better for effective cleansing and makeup removal, while Medik8 does better for radiance and glow. Additionally, Medik8 features a higher price point according to shopper reviews.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for dry skin?

Medik8 has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon has a High fit. Both brands feature deep hydration and plumping, but the products on this page for Medik8 offer superior performance for dry skin care.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon offers better cleansing and makeup removal across the products on this page compared to Medik8. Reviewers find that Beauty of Joseon delivers effective cleansing and makeup removal, and Lovi rates its cleansers like the Ginseng Cleansing Oil with a Superior fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Medik8?

Beauty of Joseon is more affordable, as Medik8 is noted for having a high price point across its products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for oily skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 are a High fit for oily skin. The products on this page help provide oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 offers superior dry-skin moisturization on this page with Hydr8 B5 Intense, while Beauty of Joseon provides popular options like the Dynasty Cream and Red Bean Water Gel that help deliver deep hydration with fragrance-free formulas.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 are great options, with Lovi rating Beauty of Joseon High and Medik8 Superior for sensitive skin.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a Superior routine compared to Beauty of Joseon's High fit level. Both brands provide gentle formulas, but Medik8 scores better on preventing breakouts according to reviewer themes.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for mature skin?

Medik8 is the better choice for mature skin, offering a High routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon's Average fit on this page. Medik8 is frequently noted for providing deep hydration and plumping benefits, which help address the signs of aging.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for skin with dark spots?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 fit skin with dark spots well, with products like Beauty of Joseon Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C and Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides helping target pigmentation. Niacinamide, featured across Beauty of Joseon products, also helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for dry sensitive skin?

Medik8 is a superior fit for dry sensitive skin compared to Beauty of Joseon, which has a high fit. Both brands offer gentle, non-irritating formulas, but Medik8 features a higher routine fit for this specific skin type.

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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