Brand Comparison
Hanyul 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)
Hanyul
Hanyul is Amorepacific clean-botanical line and it shows. The Pure Artemisia Calming Water Cream is one of the best lightweight creams for combination skin, and the brand as a whole is elegant, reliable, and beautifully designed. A bridge between traditional Korean skincare and modern minimalism.
Pros
- ✓ Traditional Korean botanicals in modern formulations
- ✓ Backed by Amorepacific R&D
- ✓ Elegant packaging and experience
- ✓ Well-suited for combination skin
Cons
- ✗ Some products contain fragrance
- ✗ Higher price than budget K-beauty
- ✗ Less aggressive on actives
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
