Brand Comparison

Then I Met You 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 8.5)

Then I Met You Mediheal

Rating8.5/109/10

Price RangePremium ($$$)Budget ($)

Founded20182009

OriginNew York / SeoulSeoul, South Korea

Products510

Best Forall skin types, Sensitive, Dryall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyLuxury K-beauty-inspired skincare from Soko Glam co-founder Charlotte Cho, built around the Korean concept of "jeong" — slow, intentional care.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

Then I Met You

Then I Met You is Charlotte Cho passion project and it feels like it. The Living Cleansing Balm is arguably the best cleansing balm at any price — a rich, buttery formula with sea buckthorn that actually melts makeup and does not sting the eyes. Premium price, premium product.

Pros

✓ Exceptional cleansing balm formulation
✓ Luxury packaging and experience
✓ Built on Korean skincare philosophy
✓ Sea buckthorn is a standout ingredient

Cons

✗ Premium pricing
✗ Small catalog
✗ Not every product is a category leader

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