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Medicube vs MAËLYS

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

Medicube and MAËLYS are distinct beauty lines, with the former being a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp., and the latter offering advanced formulas and targeted serums. Enthusiasts revere the first brand for its curated moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks featuring niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, while the second delivers thoughtful care through specialized solutions. The initial label suits oily acne-prone and oily skin best by balancing excess sebum and hydration through items like the AGE-R Booster Gel, Deep Peptide Radiance Mask, and Deep Lifting Peptide Eye Cream, whereas both brands differ because the latter suits all skin types best with standout products like the TOO-FINE and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs MAËLYS products

Medicube vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Medicube or MAËLYS: which is better?

Medicube fits oily acne-prone, oily, and acne-prone skin best and offers a wide range of topically applied ingredients, while MAËLYS shows low or cautious fit levels across most skin types on this page.

What is the difference between Medicube and MAËLYS?

Medicube offers a wide range of skincare products that achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels for various skin types, whereas MAËLYS provides only a couple of body and facial products on this page with mostly Low or Caution fit levels.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or MAËLYS?

Medicube offers a wider selection of products across various price points, whereas MAËLYS features a very limited range on this page. Reviewers note that Medicube products can sometimes present pricing issues relative to their quantity.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medicube or MAËLYS?

Medicube helps address acne-prone skin with multiple products achieving High or Superior fit levels, whereas the products on this page from MAËLYS generally show a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer, Medicube or MAËLYS?

Medicube has been around longer, having been founded in South Korea in 2016, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How many products from Medicube contain fragrance compared to MAËLYS?

Medicube has 23 products on this page without fragrance and 2 with fragrance, while MAËLYS has 1 product without fragrance and 1 with fragrance.

Which skincare brand offers products specifically suited for oily acne-prone skin according to their brand-focused routines?

Medicube offers products specifically suited for oily acne-prone skin, as this skin type is best fitted by its brand-focused routines, whereas MAËLYS has no designated fit for this 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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