Brand Comparison
Biotique 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 7.7)
Rating7.7/109/10
Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)
Founded19922009
OriginIndiaSeoul, South Korea
Products510
Best Fornormal, Oily, Combo, Dryall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophySwiss-biotech-meets-ayurveda — every product pairs a classical Indian herb with modern biotech extraction.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
Biotique
The Indian drugstore staple with surprising depth. Bio Papaya Scrub and Bio Morning Nectar Sunscreen are cult classics. Nothing rivals Biotique for price.
Pros
- ✓ Drugstore price
- ✓ Good ayurveda classics
- ✓ Wide pharmacy distribution
Cons
- ✗ Mass-market formulas
- ✗ Packaging dated
- ✗ Fragrance-heavy
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
- ✓ #1 selling brand at Olive Young
- ✓ Clinical-grade sheet mask formulations
- ✓ The Madecassoside line is category-defining
- ✓ Affordable daily-use pricing
Cons
- ✗ Sheet masks are single-use and generate waste
- ✗ Some older lines contain fragrance
- ✗ Huge catalog can be overwhelming
