Brand Comparison

Ma:nyo 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)

Ma:nyo Mediheal

Rating8/109/10

Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Budget ($)

Founded20122009

OriginSouth KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products610

Best ForCombo, Dry, Sensitiveall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyFactory-direct skincare developed in Ma:nyo's own laboratories. By controlling the entire manufacturing process, the brand claims to deliver clinical-grade formulations without the clinical-grade markup.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Ma:nyo

Ma:nyo is one of those brands that K-beauty insiders love but the mainstream hasn't fully discovered yet. The Pure Cleansing Oil is a quiet masterpiece — a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil cleanser that dissolves everything without residue. The Bifida Biome line taps into the fermented skincare trend with genuine substance, not just marketing. Their Galactomy Niacin Essence is a credible alternative to more expensive ferment essences. Across the board, Ma:nyo punches above its price point.

Pros

✓ Pure Cleansing Oil is one of the best oil cleansers available
✓ Bifida Biome line delivers real results
✓ Excellent value-to-quality ratio
✓ In-house manufacturing ensures quality control

Cons

✗ Brand recognition outside Korea is still growing
✗ Some products have a clinical, unappealing aesthetic
✗ Certain items contain fragrance despite the 'clean' positioning

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