Brand Comparison

Face Stockholm 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)

Face Stockholm Mediheal

Rating7/109/10

Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Budget ($)

Founded19822009

OriginStockholm, SwedenSeoul, South Korea

Products010

Best Fornormal, Dry, Sensitiveall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophySwedish heritage colour and skincare brand — born on the lips of NYC makeup artists in the 80s, still quietly Scandinavian.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Face Stockholm

The forgotten gem from the original Scandinavian invasion. Face Stockholm's skincare is gentler than current Swedish indie darlings but has four decades of reformulation behind it. The Hydrating Cream Concentrate is the classic buy. Better known in the US than Europe, weirdly — a leftover from its 1980s NYC launch.

Pros

✓ Four decades of consistent formulation
✓ Genuinely Swedish heritage
✓ Mid-price premium quality
✓ Crossover makeup + skincare lineup

Cons

✗ Brand awareness has dropped
✗ Formulations haven't kept pace with newer Nordic indies
✗ Retail footprint is inconsistent

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