Brand Comparison
Synergie Skin 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 8.7)
Synergie Skin
Synergie Skin is the Melbourne brand that turned Australian cosmetic-chemist credibility into a cult cosmeceutical line. Founder Terri Vinson is a working cosmetic chemist with formal scientific training (Bachelor of Science, post-grad Diploma in Formulating Chemistry, ASCC member) — and Synergie's product strategy reflects that: high active concentrations, clean-formulation discipline, evidence-led claims. The hero products tell the story: [Vitamin B](/products/synergie-skin-vitamin-b-serum) at 13% niacinamide, [Priority B](/products/synergie-skin-priority-b-serum) at 22% (one of the highest niacinamide concentrations on the market), and [Ultimate A](/products/synergie-skin-ultimate-a-serum) liposomally-encapsulated retinol that's gentle enough for sensitive skin. Australian-made, Melbourne-headquartered, distributed through clinic and DTC channels in Australia, NZ, and increasingly the US. The Australian counterpart to Skinceuticals at a more accessible price tier.
Pros
- ✓ founder is a working cosmetic chemist with formal scientific credentials (rare in skincare branding)
- ✓ Vitamin B at 13% and Priority B at 22% niacinamide deliver genuinely high-concentration active formulations
- ✓ Ultimate A's liposomal retinol encapsulation makes retinol accessible to sensitive skin
- ✓ Clean Science philosophy excludes parabens, sulphates, mineral oils, propylene glycol, MIT
- ✓ 100% Australian-made and Australian-owned
- ✓ growing US distribution
Cons
- ✗ clinic-channel-first distribution makes the brand harder to find at retail
- ✗ premium pricing relative to Australian mass-market alternatives
- ✗ the clinical-cosmeceutical positioning lacks the lifestyle-aspirational pull of an Aesop or Go-To
