Brand Comparison

Benton vs Mediheal

A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?

Our Pick

Mediheal

Higher editor rating (9 vs 8)

Benton Mediheal

Rating8/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20112009

OriginSouth KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products610

Best ForSensitive, Acne-Prone, Comboall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyLess is more. Benton formulates with minimal ingredients lists and avoids parabens, artificial fragrances, and ethanol. Every product is built around one or two functional hero ingredients.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Benton

Benton was one of the original K-beauty cult brands, and the Snail Bee line remains a genuinely effective option for irritated, blemish-prone skin. The brand had a contamination scare years ago that dented trust, but they've since tightened manufacturing and reformulated with better preservation systems. Their minimalist approach means products are rarely exciting, but they're reliably gentle and effective. The aloe propolis gel is an underrated gem that deserves more attention.

Pros

✓ Snail Bee line is excellent for blemish-prone skin
✓ Short, transparent ingredient lists
✓ No artificial fragrance across the range
✓ Very affordable for the quality

Cons

✗ Brand had a past contamination controversy
✗ Minimalist approach can feel underwhelming
✗ Packaging is plain and clinical

Mediheal

Mediheal is the top-selling skincare brand at Olive Young for two years running — beating more than 3,000 brands. Their sheet masks created the modern sheet mask category, and their Madecassoside Blemish Pad saw 820% year-over-year growth. If you only add one new sheet mask brand to your routine, make it this one.

Pros