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Dermalogica vs BYOMA

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Dermalogica and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed for different complexions and needs. The American line, established in 1986, features targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily and combination skin. Meanwhile, the British label, founded in 2022, offers a thoughtful range of moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more centered on nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane to best suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture versus gentle, barrier-focused components.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Dermalogica and BYOMA products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dermalogica vs BYOMA products

People Say

DermalogicaBYOMA
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Soft and Soothing Skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Affordable Price and Value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Skin Recovery and Improvement Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Reduces redness — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “hydrates while delivering benefits — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “mini reset — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Messy Application and Poor Packaging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaky pump — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “powder drops too quickly — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · AED 605.66 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · AED 2,091.38 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · AED 1,772.79 · 92% fitBuy BYOMA routine · AED 817.28 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · AED 1,888.85 · 91% fitBuy BYOMA routine · AED 642.73 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry and sensitive skin types because Lovi rates its overall routine fit as Superior, whereas Dermalogica fits best for oily and combination skin. Reviewers also find that BYOMA offers better affordability and skin recovery.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and BYOMA?

Dermalogica is an older US brand owned by Unilever that focuses best on oily and combination skin types on the products on this page, whereas BYOMA is a newer UK brand that focuses best on sensitive and dry skin.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. The products on this page for BYOMA help provide intense hydration and strengthen the skin barrier with ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

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Dermalogica or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer well-rated cleansers, but the products on this page show that Dermalogica fits oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin best, while BYOMA fits sensitive and dry sensitive skin best.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than Dermalogica, as reviews frequently note Dermalogica has a high price point while BYOMA offers better affordability and value.

When were Dermalogica and BYOMA founded and who owns them?

Dermalogica was founded in the United States in 1986 and has been owned by Unilever since 2015. BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022 and has been owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

Which brand has better skin recovery and improvement according to reviewers?

BYOMA does better for skin recovery and improvement according to reviewers. The products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier and provide deep hydration.

What are the key fragrance differences between Dermalogica and BYOMA products?

Dermalogica lists no fragrance in the ingredients for every product on the products on this page, whereas BYOMA features fragrance in only one product, the Smoothing Body Serum.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dermalogica is a better fit with a Superior routine level compared to BYOMA's High level. The products on this page for Dermalogica are specifically noted to fit oily skin best.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High fit level, while Dermalogica is better suited for oily and combination skin. BYOMA also scores better for affordability and skin recovery.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is better for sensitive skin as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. The products on this page help provide gentle and fragrance-free hydration to soothe sensitive skin types.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA fit acne-prone skin at a High level, while Dermalogica also reaches a Superior level for oily acne-prone skin on the products on this page.

Research behind their key ingredients

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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