Brand Comparison

TIAM 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 7.5)

TIAM Mediheal

Rating7.5/109/10

Price RangeBudget ($)Budget ($)

Founded20152009

OriginSeoul, South KoreaSeoul, South Korea

Products510

Best Forall skin types, beginner, dullall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated

PhilosophyGentle, dermatologist-developed skincare with a focus on potent vitamin C formulations and barrier-friendly formulations.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.

TIAM

TIAM is the approachable alternative to more aggressive vitamin C brands. The My Signature C Source is one of the best entry-level L-ascorbic acid serums you can buy — effective without being irritating. A solid pick for anyone new to actives.

Pros

✓ Gentle L-ascorbic acid formulations
✓ Dermatologist-developed
✓ Affordable and widely available
✓ Good starter vitamin C

Cons

✗ Not as potent as specialist vitamin C brands
✗ Packaging is functional, not premium
✗ Smaller catalog

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.

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