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Medicube vs ILIA Beauty

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

Medicube and ILIA Beauty are distinct skincare lines created to support daily skin health through considered formulations. The Korean brand pairs niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid within its moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks to best serve oily and acne-prone skin, while the Canadian counterpart offers nourishing moisturizers designed for dry, normal, and combination skin. Although both labels refine daily routines, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient focus and targeted skin types.

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

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ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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

Popular Medicube vs ILIA Beauty products

Medicube vs ILIA Beauty moisturizers

Questions and answers

Medicube or ILIA Beauty: which is better?

Medicube offers a much larger skincare range than ILIA Beauty with options tailored for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin types. Its products often feature active ingredients like niacinamide and retinol, which help improve skin texture and reduce signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Medicube and ILIA Beauty?

Medicube offers a wide range of skincare products that fit oily and combination skin best, while ILIA Beauty features just one moisturizer on this page with average fit levels across all skin types.

Medicube or ILIA Beauty: which moisturizer is better?

Medicube offers a wider selection of moisturizers on this page with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas ILIA Beauty features only The Base Face Milk with an average fit across all skin types. Ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid found in the products on this page help support skin hydration and reduce pigmentation.

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Which is more affordable, Medicube or ILIA Beauty?

Medicube products on this page have reviewers mentioning pricing issues, while ILIA Beauty has only one product listed on the page and no pricing data is available to compare affordability directly.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medicube or ILIA Beauty?

ILIA Beauty is unlikely to cause breakouts as its single moisturizer on this page fits all skin types equally, whereas Medicube has products that may occasionally cause irritation and breakouts.

Which brand offers more fragrance-free product options?

Medicube offers more fragrance-free product options on this page, with 23 out of 25 products listing no fragrance in their ingredients. ILIA Beauty also provides fragrance-free options, as every product on its page lists no fragrance.

Which brand has been on the market longer and where was it founded?

ILIA Beauty has been on the market longer, having been founded in Canada in 2011, whereas Medicube was founded in South Korea in 2016.

What are some common negative things reviewers say about Medicube products?

Reviewers frequently mention sticky residue, small quantity and pricing issues, and sometimes note irritation and breakouts regarding the products 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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