Brand Comparison
La Roche-Posay vs Mediheal
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
La Roche-Posay
Larger product range
Rating9/109/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Budget ($)
Founded19752009
OriginFranceSeoul, South Korea
Products2810
Best ForSensitive, Acne-Prone, Comboall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophyDermatologist-backed skincare with thermal spring water scienceClinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
La Roche-Posay
The gold standard of French pharmacy skincare — every dermatologist recommends at least one LRP product.
Pros
- ✓ Dermatologist-recommended worldwide
- ✓ Excellent for sensitive skin
- ✓ Medical-grade formulations
Cons
- ✗ Packaging feels clinical
- ✗ Some products have fragrance
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
