Brand Comparison

Numbuzin 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)

Numbuzin Mediheal

Rating8/109/10

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

Founded20222009

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products1510

Best ForCombo, Oily, Acne-Proneall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyA numbered product system that simplifies skincare choices. Each number represents a distinct skin goal, cutting through the noise of overwhelming product options.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Numbuzin

Numbuzin's numbered system is a clever marketing device, but the products genuinely back it up. The No.3 Skin Softening Serum became a viral hit for good reason — it delivers visible brightening and texture refinement at a fair price. The range is still young and expanding, and some entries are stronger than others. At its best, Numbuzin offers smart formulations with a clear identity. At its weakest, the numbering system creates confusion rather than clarity.

Pros

✓ No.3 Serum is a legitimate standout product
✓ Numbered system makes the range easy to navigate
✓ Effective galactomyces-based formulations

Cons

✗ Very young brand with limited long-term track record
✗ Numbering system can feel like a marketing gimmick
✗ Quality varies across the numbered range

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