Brand Comparison

Mediheal vs COSRX

A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?

Our Pick

COSRX

Larger product range

Mediheal COSRX

Rating9/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20092013

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products1032

Best Forall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydratedOily, Combo, Acne-Prone, Sensitive

PhilosophyClinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.Minimal, effective formulations at accessible prices. Every product built around one or two proven actives with short, transparent ingredient lists.

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

COSRX

The gateway brand for most people entering K-beauty, and for good reason. COSRX consistently delivers effective, no-frills products at prices that make most Western alternatives look overpriced. Their snail mucin line and BHA products are genuine category leaders. They rarely innovate, but they execute the basics exceptionally well.

Pros