Brand Comparison
Ultra Violette vs Mediheal
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Ultra Violette
Higher editor rating (9.1 vs 9)
Rating9.1/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Budget ($)
Founded20192009
OriginAustraliaSeoul, South Korea
Products710
Best Fornormal, Combo, Oily, Acne-Prone, Sensitiveall skin types, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, dehydrated
PhilosophySunscreen-as-skincare — "SKINSCREEN" formulas that treat SPF as the anti-aging cornerstone.Clinical-grade sheet masks and targeted treatment pads, bringing dermatology-backed ingredients to daily skincare at mass-market prices.
Ultra Violette
Ava Chandler-Matthews and Bec Jefferd built the sunscreen brand the industry was missing. Every product is actually good. Queen Screen is the crossover hit.
Pros
- ✓ Best-in-class SPF formulas
- ✓ Chic packaging
- ✓ Skincare-grade ingredients
Cons
- ✗ UK/EU availability
- ✗ Premium for SPF category
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
