Brand Comparison
Mamaearth 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 7.4)
Rating7.4/109/10
Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)
Founded20162009
OriginIndiaSeoul, South Korea
Products1110
Best Fornormal, Combo, Dryall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophyToxin-free skincare for the Indian family — onion shampoo, ubtan face wash, affordable, Nykaa-level ubiquitous.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
Mamaearth
India's fastest-growing beauty IPO story. Huge on onion hair oil. Skincare is fine, not revolutionary, but hits the price-performance sweet spot.
Pros
- ✓ Very affordable
- ✓ Pan-India ubiquity
- ✓ Toxin-free positioning
Cons
- ✗ Marketing hype vs. formula
- ✗ Simple formulations
- ✗ Fragrance-heavy
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
