Brand Comparison
Kaya 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 7.9)
Kaya
Kaya skin clinics are India's answer to Kiehl's × a derm office — and the branded product line that sits alongside is better than most mass-market Indian skincare. The Acne Free Purifying Nano-Clay Mask and Youth Shield Age Correcting Cream are solid. Pricing is mid-tier but the clinical credibility is real.
Pros
- ✓ Dermatologist-backed formulations
- ✓ Strong acne and pigmentation results
- ✓ Real-world clinical feedback loop
Cons
- ✗ Better in-clinic than at retail
- ✗ Fragranced
- ✗ Limited international availability
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
- ✗ Huge catalog can be overwhelming
