Brand Comparison

Florena 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 7.3)

Florena Mediheal

Rating7.3/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded19202009

OriginGermanySeoul, South Korea

Products410

Best Fornormal, Dryall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyThe century-old Beiersdorf sister brand to Nivea — simpler, cheaper, forgotten.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Florena

Florena is what Nivea's slightly weirder, older sister looks like. Same parent company (Beiersdorf), but pricier than its eastern-German roots suggest. The Fermented Skincare line (2021) is a respectable attempt to modernize; the classic Creme is Nivea-adjacent but with a different fragrance.

Pros

✓ Budget Beiersdorf pricing
✓ Decent fermented skincare line
✓ Heritage recognizability in Germany

Cons

✗ Heavy fragrance
✗ Limited innovation vs Nivea
✗ DE-focused distribution

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.

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