Brand Comparison

Skin1004 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)

Skin1004 Mediheal

Rating8/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20142009

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products1810

Best ForSensitive, Acne-Prone, Comboall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyCentella asiatica sourced from Madagascar as the foundation for soothing, barrier-repair skincare at accessible prices.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Skin1004

Skin1004 built an entire brand around Madagascar centella asiatica, and the single-mindedness pays off. The Centella Ampoule is a remarkably effective soothing serum for its price — genuinely comparable to products costing three times as much. The rest of the line is solid if unspectacular. If you have reactive, redness-prone skin and a tight budget, Skin1004 should be near the top of your list.

Pros

✓ Madagascar Centella Ampoule is excellent value
✓ Strong soothing and calming performance
✓ Budget pricing across the entire range

Cons

✗ Brand identity is one-dimensional — centella and little else
✗ Packaging and branding feel dated
✗ Limited innovation beyond the core centella line

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