Brand Comparison

Mediheal vs Krave Beauty

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 8.7)

Mediheal Krave Beauty

Rating9/108.7/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Mid-Range ($$)

Founded20092017

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products107

Best Forall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydratedSensitive, Acne-Prone, compromised-barrier

PhilosophyClinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.Liah Yoo's "press reset" philosophy: strip skincare back to what the barrier actually needs.

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

Krave Beauty

Liah Yoo built Krave Beauty the way you wish more brands would — with a skincare-fatigued YouTube audience in mind, a commitment to stripping back rather than piling on, and one genuine cult hit in Great Barrier Relief. Small catalog, specific mission, loyal fans. Not for people who want a 10-step system. Very much for people whose skin has been yelled at for too long.

Pros