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Medik8 vs MAËLYS

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

Medik8 and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands offering targeted solutions for various complexions. The British brand focuses on serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types. While both brands deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions, they differ in their core ingredient focus and ideal skin matches.

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 Medik8 and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Medik8 vs MAËLYS products

Medik8 vs MAËLYS serums and treatments

Questions and answers

Medik8 or MAËLYS: which is better?

Medik8 is generally the better choice, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to MAËLYS. Its formulations often feature hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration and plumping for the skin.

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What is the difference between Medik8 and MAËLYS?

Medik8 offers a wide range of serums, moisturizers, and cleansers that feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture, achieving Superior to High Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin. In contrast, MAËLYS features only a couple of body and face products on this page, which generally receive Low Lovi fit levels across most skin types.

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Which is more affordable, Medik8 or MAËLYS?

Reviews often mention that Medik8 has a high price point. The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine if MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Medik8 or MAËLYS?

Medik8 is a better choice for acne-prone skin, as several products on this page achieve a High or Superior Lovi fit level for this skin type, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally receive a Low fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient featured across Medik8 products, helps maintain skin hydration.

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Between Medik8 and MAËLYS, which brand offers a wider range of products that are free of fragrance?

Medik8 offers a wider range of fragrance-free options, with 11 out of 12 products on this page listing no fragrance, compared to only 1 out of 2 for MAËLYS.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Medik8 and MAËLYS compare?

Medik8 was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more products that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for specific skin types?

Medik8 has more products that achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for specific skin types, including Bakuchiol Peptides, Oxy-R Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, Press & Glow, and Surface Radiance Cleanse. In contrast, MAËLYS has no products on this page reaching a Superior fit level for any 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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