BYOMA vs Theramid
BYOMA and Theramid are contemporary skincare brands founded in 2022 that offer thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, cleansers, and toners. While the British brand focuses on nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane to suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin best, the Spanish brand relies on meticulously engineered formulas suited for balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Both deliver specialized treatments with remarkable precision, though the former emphasizes barrier-focused components like its balancing face mist, brightening toner, and melting balm cleanser, while the latter features advanced solutions such as its ceramide treatment, copper peptide, and DERMA-PEPTIDES.
BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.
Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
This page compares some of the most popular BYOMA and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular BYOMA vs Theramid products
People Say
Gentle and Fragrance-Free Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
- “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Skin Barrier Support Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Affordable Price and Value Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
- “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Pleasant Texture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “cool jelly texture — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
Packaging Design Flaws and Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “Prefer glass bottles — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
Pilling and Application Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sat over my skin like a glaze — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Questions and answers
BYOMA or Theramid: which is better?
BYOMA does better for gentle and fragrance-free formulas, hydration and moisture, and affordable price and value. Reviewers note that the products on this page offer restorative, soothing moisturizers, though Theramid is sometimes associated with formulation and compatibility issues.
What is the difference between BYOMA and Theramid?
BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022 and fits sensitive, dry sensitive, and dry skin best, while Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022. Reviewers note that the products on this page for BYOMA generally do better for being gentle and fragrance-free, providing hydration, and offering affordable value.
BYOMA or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
BYOMA offers a wider variety of moisturizers on this page with strong Lovi fit levels across skin types, while Theramid features specialized options like its Ceramide Treatment. Reviewers note that BYOMA moisturizers are mostly mentioned for strengthening the skin barrier, being lightweight, and providing instant hydration, whereas Theramid focuses on restorative, soothing formulas.
Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA is more affordable than Theramid according to reviewer feedback on price and value.
Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA causes fewer breakouts than Theramid, as review themes note breakouts and acne as a negative for Theramid while BYOMA's products on this page are rated as having High to Superior fit for acne-prone skin.
Which brand has more products containing fragrance, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA has more products containing fragrance, as 1 of its products on this page lists fragrance, while every Theramid product on this page lists no fragrance.
Where and when were BYOMA and Theramid founded, and who currently owns them?
BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is currently owned by Bansk Group. Theramid was also founded in 2022, but in Spain, and is owned by Cosnova Group.
How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between BYOMA's Ceramide Treatment equivalent and Theramid's Ceramide Treatment?
For dry skin, the Lovi fit level for BYOMA's Moisturizing Rich Cream is Superior, while Theramid's Ceramide Treatment is High.
Research behind their key ingredients
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
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
The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
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
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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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