Brand Comparison

Murad 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)

Murad Mediheal

Rating8.1/109/10

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

Founded19892009

OriginUnited StatesSeoul, South Korea

Products610

Best ForAcne-Prone, Mature, dullnessall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyInclusive Health — skincare as part of whole-body wellness.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Murad

Founded by a dermatologist, built on AHAs, and now one of those brands that's in every US pharmacy and Sephora. The rapid-relief blemish line actually works. The rest is competent, if not boundary-pushing.

Pros

✓ AHA-forward formulations with real clinical roots
✓ Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment is a cult pick
✓ Widely available at Ulta, Sephora, and online

Cons

✗ Line has gotten sprawling and inconsistent
✗ Mid-high pricing with mid-range formulation ceiling
✗ Fragrance in too many formulas

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