BYOMA vs Pixi
BYOMA and Pixi are British skincare brands offering thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums. BYOMA is known for tri-ceramide and squalane formulas that suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin best, while Pixi is beloved for gentle and effective formulas that suit oily and sensitive skin best. Both brands differ in their specific targeted solutions, where the former relies on science for barrier hydration and the latter delivers reliable results for a calm, radiant complexion.
BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.
Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.
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This page compares some of the most popular BYOMA and Pixi products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular BYOMA vs Pixi products
People Say
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
- “leaves under-eyes super soft — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
Gentleness and Suitability for Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
- “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
- “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “calms my redness instantly — Pixi Rose Tonic”
Radiance and Glow Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
- “gives instant glow — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Skin is noticeably brighter — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
- “healthy glow — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
Skin Barrier Support Often MentionedNot noted
- “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
- “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “smoother complexion — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
Packaging and Dispensing Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “slippery and won't stay put — Pixi DetoxifEYE Depuffing Eye Patches”
- “Spits large droplets — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
- “squirts large droplets — Pixi Glow Mist”
- “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “Not for those with super-sensitive skin — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
- “broke me out — Pixi Glow Tonic”
- “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
Scents and Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
- “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
- “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
- “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
BYOMA vs Pixi routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Milky Moisture Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 66.10
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Hydrating Toner
Balancing Face Mist
Morning
AED 60.40
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Moisturizer
Moisturizing Rich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 67.46
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Melting Balm Cleanser
Evening · Once a week
AED 85.26
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Cleansing Toner
Brightening Toner
Evening
AED 68.53
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Serum or Treatment
Clarifying Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 64.29
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Mist
Morning
AED 93.99
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 127.62
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
Buy BYOMA routine · AED 605.66 · 91% fit
Buy Pixi routine · AED 638.27 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
BYOMA vs Pixi routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
AED 73.14
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 127.62
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
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Cleanser
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 76.88
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Hydrating Toner
Balancing Face Mist
Morning · Once a week
AED 60.40
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Moisturizer
Hydrating Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 64.13
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Melting Balm Cleanser
Evening · Once a week
AED 85.26
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Cleansing Toner
Brightening Toner
Evening
AED 68.53
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Serum or Treatment
Clarifying Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 64.29
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy Pixi routine · AED 981.35 · 95% fit
Buy BYOMA routine · AED 817.28 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
BYOMA vs Pixi routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Retinol Tonic
Morning · Once a week
AED 73.14
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Vitamin-C Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 127.62
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 76.88
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Hydrating Toner
Balancing Face Mist
Morning · Once a week
AED 60.40
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Moisturizer
Hydrating Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 64.13
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Pre-Cleanser
Melting Balm Cleanser
Evening · Once a week
AED 85.26
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Cleansing Toner
Brightening Toner
Evening
AED 68.53
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Serum or Treatment
Brightening Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 63.51
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
Buy Pixi routine · AED 842.16 · 93% fit
Buy BYOMA routine · AED 642.73 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
BYOMA or Pixi: which is better?
BYOMA is better for gentleness and skin barrier support, whereas Pixi delivers better hydration, radiance, and overall routine fit across most skin types.
What is the difference between BYOMA and Pixi?
BYOMA focuses on barrier support and gentleness with fragrance-free formulas, whereas Pixi emphasizes radiance, deep hydration, and glow. Lovi rates both brands as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin.
BYOMA or Pixi for dry skin?
Both BYOMA and Pixi achieve a Superior routine fit level for dry skin on this page, making them equally well suited for this skin type. BYOMA stands out for gentleness and skin barrier support with fragrance-free formulas, whereas Pixi delivers deeper hydration and radiance.
BYOMA or Pixi: which moisturizer is better?
BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier and offers gentler formulas, while Pixi provides deeper hydration and radiance. For dry skin, both brands achieve a Superior routine fit on Lovi.
Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Pixi?
The products on this page do not list pricing information, so neither BYOMA nor Pixi can be identified as more affordable here.
Between BYOMA and Pixi, which brand offers better support for the skin barrier?
BYOMA offers better support for the skin barrier compared to Pixi. The products on this page focus on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and feature mostly fragrance-free formulas.
How do BYOMA and Pixi compare when it comes to scents and fragrance in their products?
When it comes to scents and fragrance, BYOMA does better than Pixi. The products on this page for BYOMA mostly list no fragrance, whereas several Pixi products feature strong fragrance and scent issues.
Which brand performs better for adding radiance and glow according to reviewers?
Pixi performs better for adding radiance and glow according to reviewers. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and noticeable radiance.
BYOMA or Pixi for oily skin?
Pixi is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to BYOMA's High. Pixi also scores better for hydration, radiance, and glow.
BYOMA or Pixi for sensitive skin?
Both BYOMA and Pixi reach a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, making them equally suitable choices. BYOMA achieves this by focusing on gentle, fragrance-free formulas that strengthen the skin barrier, while Pixi offers soothing toners that help deliver deep hydration.
BYOMA or Pixi for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Pixi as a Superior fit and BYOMA as a High fit. Pixi excels in radiance and hydration, while BYOMA is notable for gentleness and skin barrier support.
Research behind their key ingredients
The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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