Brand Comparison
Susanne Kaufmann 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 8.2)
Rating8.2/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Budget ($)
Founded20032009
OriginAustria/GermanySeoul, South Korea
Products710
Best ForMature, Dry, normal, Sensitiveall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophyAlpine-luxury natural skincare — Bregenzerwald herbs, minimalist architecture-inspired packaging, wellness as serious business.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
Susanne Kaufmann
Austria's quiet minimalist hotel spa brand. Feels like Le Labo for skincare. Gentler than active-heavy, but the textures are genuinely expensive-feeling.
Pros
- ✓ Alpine botanical depth
- ✓ Chic design language
- ✓ Natural and effective
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Quiet on hero products
- ✗ Less accessible globally
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
