Brand Comparison

Speick 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)

Speick Mediheal

Rating7/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded19282009

OriginBaden-Württemberg, GermanySeoul, South Korea

Products310

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

PhilosophySpeick plant (a rare protected alpine herb) is the signature of a Black Forest skincare co-op that's been making soaps since the 1920s.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Speick

The Black Forest co-op you buy when Weleda feels too international. The speick plant extract (a protected species, sustainably harvested) is the genuine point of difference. Natural deodorants and soaps are the cult picks. Not a full-routine brand — but individual items earn their place.

Pros

✓ Century-old craftsmanship with German environmental ethos
✓ Protected speick plant is a real point of difference
✓ Affordable for natural skincare tier
✓ Excellent natural soaps and deodorants

Cons

✗ Not a full skincare routine
✗ Limited active skincare range
✗ Packaging looks dated

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