Brand Comparison
Aestura vs Centellian24
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Aestura
Larger product range
Rating8.5/108.5/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Mid-Range ($$)
Founded20032014
OriginSouth KoreaSeoul, South Korea
Products75
Best ForSensitive, Dry, Acne-ProneSensitive, Dry, compromised-barrier, post-procedure
PhilosophyPharmaceutical-grade skincare developed by Amorepacific's dermatological research division.Clinical-grade centella asiatica (madecassoside) formulations from the Korean brand that pioneered the ingredient in modern skincare.
Aestura
Aestura is the dermatologist's K-beauty brand. The AtoBarrier365 Cream is one of the most recommended barrier repair products in Korea — prescribed by dermatologists and loved by skincare enthusiasts. Clinical backing is real, formulations are no-nonsense. If your skin is damaged, this is where you start.
Pros
- ✓ Pharmaceutical-grade formulations with clinical data
- ✓ AtoBarrier line is genuinely best-in-class for barrier repair
- ✓ Fragrance-free, minimal irritant risk
- ✓ Backed by Amorepacific's R&D resources
Cons
- ✗ Very clinical branding — not aesthetically exciting
- ✗ Limited product range
- ✗ Higher price than drugstore alternatives
- ✗ Not widely known outside Korea
Centellian24
Centellian24 is the Korean brand that turned madecassoside into a household ingredient. Their Madeca Cream is one of the most trusted cica-based creams in Asia, backed by clinical studies. A go-to for sensitive, reactive, post-procedure, and barrier-compromised skin.
Pros
- ✓ Clinical research on madecassoside
- ✓ Barrier-repair focused formulations
- ✓ Trusted by Korean dermatologists
- ✓ Excellent for reactive and compromised skin
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