Brand Comparison
Lanolips 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 8.1)
Rating8.1/109/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Budget ($)
Founded20092009
OriginAustraliaSeoul, South Korea
Products510
Best Fornormal, Dry, Sensitiveall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophyAussie lanolin-specialist — the definitive lip-balm brand from Australia, expanded into body and face.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
Lanolips
Lanolips is the Aussie lip balm brand. Medical-grade lanolin, tinted and clear variants, cult status in Aussie drugstores. Expanded into hand cream and 3-in-1 multipurpose balms.
Pros
- ✓ Medical-grade lanolin
- ✓ Aussie chemist-shelf icon
- ✓ Cult lip balm
Cons
- ✗ Lanolin can sensitise some
- ✗ Mostly lip-focused
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
