Brand Comparison

Hanskin 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)

Hanskin Mediheal

Rating8/109/10

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

Founded20052009

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products110

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

PhilosophyPHA-led gentle exfoliation and fermented-ingredient skincare — K-beauty for people who find AHAs too aggressive.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Hanskin

The PHA brand to know. Real Complexion Hyaluron Launchpad cleansing oil is the hero. PHA Deep Cleansing Oil built the cult. Mid-tier pricing, consistent formulation, minimal marketing. An underground K-beauty pick that has hung around long enough to prove it deserves the spot.

Pros

✓ PHA-led products are gentler than AHA equivalents
✓ Strong cleansing oils
✓ Consistent formulation over two decades
✓ Clean ingredient lists

Cons

✗ Limited product innovation
✗ Overshadowed by newer viral K-brands
✗ Not strongly marketed in the West

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