Brand Comparison
Pilgrim 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 7.7)
Rating7.7/109/10
Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)
Founded20192009
OriginIndiaSeoul, South Korea
Products1110
Best Fornormal, Combo, Dryall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophyNew-generation Indian global-ingredients skincare — Spanish rosemary, Korean rice water, Moroccan argan, Indian amla. A modern Indian indie with global sourcing.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
Pilgrim
Pilgrim is India's Gen-Z indie skincare — colourful packaging, global-sourced ingredients, Shark-Tank-India famous. Affordable, Instagram-friendly, earnest.
Pros
- ✓ Modern Indian indie aesthetic
- ✓ Global-ingredient sourcing
- ✓ Budget tier
Cons
- ✗ Young brand, formulations evolving
- ✗ Marketing more refined than product
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
