Brand Comparison

Catrice 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 7.2)

Catrice Mediheal

Rating7.2/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20042009

OriginGermanySeoul, South Korea

Products310

Best Fornormal, Combo, Oilyall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyCosnova's budget German drugstore cosmetics with a quietly solid skincare extension.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Catrice

Catrice is best known for cosmetics, but their skincare line — sold alongside the makeup at dm and Rossmann — is shockingly decent for the price. The Hydrating Face Mist and Clean ID Pure line are worth the €4 if you're building a budget routine.

Pros

✓ Drugstore pricing
✓ Wide EU availability
✓ Respectable clean-line formulas

Cons

✗ Fragranced across most lines
✗ Limited premium actives
✗ Primarily a makeup brand

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