Brand Comparison

Isntree 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 8.5)

Isntree Mediheal

Rating8.5/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20142009

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products1110

Best ForSensitive, Dry, Combo, Oilyall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyStraightforward skincare with clean, well-researched ingredients. No gimmicks, no fragrance — just reliable formulations at fair prices.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Isntree

Isntree is the quiet overachiever of K-beauty. No viral TikTok moments, no flashy packaging — just consistently excellent products at budget prices. The Hyaluronic Acid Toner is one of the best hydrating toners on the market regardless of price, and the BHA toner punches well above its weight for acne-prone skin. This is a brand for people who read ingredient lists and appreciate understated excellence.

Pros

✓ Hyaluronic Acid Toner is genuinely outstanding
✓ Clean, fragrance-free formulations across the range
✓ Exceptional price-to-quality ratio

Cons

✗ Minimal brand identity and unremarkable packaging
✗ Low profile means limited availability outside Korea
✗ Some products overlap in function

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