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Medik8 vs Olay

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

Medik8 and Olay are two distinct skincare lines, with the British brand founded in 2009 offering hyaluronic acid-based serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners, while the other is warmly loved for thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, eye products, serums, cleansers, and more enriched with nourishing niacinamide and glycerin. Medik8 products fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best. They differ primarily in their core ingredient profiles and specific formulations, as both brands provide targeted solutions for concerns such as acne, dark spots, and aging.

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

Popular Medik8 vs Olay products

People Say

Medik8Olay
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Gentle Formulation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Brightening and Glow Often MentionedOften 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”
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Skin Improvement and Clarity Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “skin feels firmer — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Pleasant Experience and Scent Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “smells like a spa — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “smell is gorgeous — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “smells amazing — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “light fresh scent — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “expensive for drugstore — Olay Super Serum”
    • “expensive — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “click mechanism tricky — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
  • Slow or Ineffective Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Not as effective as retinol — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “no difference — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “minimal firming effect — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”

Medik8 vs Olay routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,617.50 · 95% fitBuy Olay routine · SAR 1,177.59 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medik8 vs Olay routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,762.13 · 89% fitBuy Olay routine · SAR 1,429.16 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medik8 vs Olay routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · SAR 1,871.14 · 93% fitBuy Olay routine · SAR 1,320.33 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Medik8 or Olay: which is better?

Medik8 is better for dry, sensitive, and combination skin on this page, while Olay offers better value and texture benefits. Both brands help improve skin texture and hydration.

What is the difference between Medik8 and Olay?

Medik8 delivers a more gentle formulation and a superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, and combination skin, while Olay offers better value and texture and absorption. Both brands achieve equal results for brightening and glow, mature skin, and skin with dark spots.

Medik8 or Olay for dry skin?

Medik8 is the better choice for dry skin, offering a superior routine fit compared to Olay's average rating. The products on this page feature hyaluronic acid, which helps boost hydration and improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Olay: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 does better than Olay for cleansers on this page, offering superior results for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots.

Which is more affordable, Medik8 or Olay?

Olay is more affordable, whereas Medik8 faces reviewer complaints regarding a high price point. Review themes indicate that Olay does better on price and value.

Medik8 or Olay: which brand has fewer packaging issues according to reviewers?

Medik8 is noted by reviewers for having packaging issues, whereas Olay does not list packaging issues among its common review complaints.

Medik8 or Olay: which brand provides more options containing fragrance?

Olay provides more options containing fragrance, with 1 product listing fragrance on this page compared to Medik8 which has 1. Olay offers a wider range of products, but the vast majority across both brands are fragrance-free.

Medik8 or Olay: which brand is better for dry sensitive skin?

Medik8 is better for dry sensitive skin, offering a superior routine fit compared to Olay's average fit on this page.

Medik8 or Olay for oily skin?

Medik8 and Olay both achieve a High routine fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Olay delivers better texture and absorption, while Medik8 provides superior gentle formulation.

Medik8 or Olay: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 provides a superior fit for dry skin compared to Olay. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and plumping for a smoother feel.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medik8 or Olay for sensitive skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Olay's High fit level. Reviewers mention that Medik8 provides gentle and non-irritating serums.

Medik8 or Olay for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 is a better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Olay's High level. Medik8 helps deliver gentle, non-irritating serums that improve skin texture and clarity.

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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