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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 represent two distinct skincare philosophies originating from South Korea and Britain respectively. The former offers serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens utilizing niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter provides serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid. Both brands suit dry sensitive skin, though Beauty of Joseon also accommodates sensitive skin and relies on gentle formulations that differ from the other brand's focus.

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

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,617.50 · 95% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · SAR 432.98 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,762.13 · 89% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · SAR 484.14 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,871.14 · 93% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · SAR 470.18 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which is better?

Medik8 is generally better for a radiant glow and has a superior routine fit for dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon is better for effective cleansing and makeup removal.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Medik8?

Medik8 is a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon is a High fit for dry skin. Beauty of Joseon features key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce pigmentation, and hyaluronic acid, which provides deep hydration.

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Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for dry skin?

Medik8 fits dry skin with a Superior routine level, while Beauty of Joseon achieves a High routine level on the products on this page. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration signs for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon is better for cleansing, as the products on this page excel in effective cleansing and makeup removal. Medik8 also offers great cleansers, but reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon stands out more for this specific step.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Medik8?

Beauty of Joseon is more affordable, as Medik8 products on this page have a high price point.

Which brand has a better routine fit for combination skin, Beauty of Joseon or Medik8?

Medik8 has a better routine fit for combination skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon which has a High fit level for this skin type.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 fit well, as Lovi rates the routine fit for oily skin as High for Beauty of Joseon and High for Medik8.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 is better for dry skin routines because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Beauty of Joseon's High fit. Reviewers also note that Medik8 provides deep hydration and plumping for the products on this page.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both Beauty of Joseon and Medik8 fit well, as Lovi rates both brands as High. Reviewers often mention that the products on this page from both brands offer gentle and non-irritating formulas.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Both brands are a strong match for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving Medik8 a Superior fit and Beauty of Joseon a High fit.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Medik8 is rated as Superior by Lovi, while Beauty of Joseon is rated as High.

Beauty of Joseon or Medik8 for mature skin?

Medik8 fits mature skin better than Beauty of Joseon, as Lovi rates Medik8's routine fit as High compared to Beauty of Joseon's Average.

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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