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BYOMA vs Aēsop

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BYOMA and Aēsop are distinct skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. BYOMA relies on tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry and sensitive skin, while the botanical compositions of Aēsop best suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Through regular use, the former improves skin barrier hydration and barrier integrity with its tri-ceramide complex, whereas the latter works harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience.

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 BYOMA and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular BYOMA vs Aēsop products

People Say

BYOMAAēsop
  • Skin Barrier and Hydration Support Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “no irritation on sensitive skin — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Value and Pricing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “pipette means potential contamination — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “The dropper is surprisingly ineffective — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky Texture and Pilling Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Aēsop: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for shoppers seeking budget-friendly hydration, as the products on this page offer superior to high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin alongside gentle, fragrance-free formulations. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels in texture and absorption while providing better value and pricing compared to Aēsop.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Aēsop?

BYOMA focuses on barrier-supporting products that fit dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin best, while Aēsop offers balancing and hydrating options like the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. Shoppers often note that BYOMA is better for value and pricing, whereas Aēsop is frequently mentioned for its high price point.

BYOMA or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, BYOMA is the better choice for dry and sensitive skin since the products on this page achieve High Lovi fit levels there, whereas Aēsop has Low fit levels for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Aēsop?

BYOMA is more affordable than Aēsop, as reviewers frequently note the high price point of Aēsop products while BYOMA scores better for value and pricing on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Aēsop?

When it comes to breakouts, BYOMA reviewers sometimes note acne issues for the products on this page, whereas Aēsop reviewers do not mention breakouts as a frequent concern. Both brands offer options like cleansers and balancing gels, but reviewers highlight BYOMA more often for occasional breakouts from certain items.

Between BYOMA and Aēsop, which brand uses more fragrance across its products?

Between the two brands, BYOMA uses fragrance in one of the products on this page, while Aēsop lists no fragrance across any of its products.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of BYOMA and Aēsop compare?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group, whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe.

Which serums from BYOMA and Aēsop are best suited for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, the Brightening Serum and Clarifying Serum by BYOMA achieve a High Lovi fit, while the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum by Aēsop also achieves a High Lovi fit. Niacinamide in these formulas helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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BYOMA or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better-rated moisturizers for dry and sensitive skin, with Lovi fit levels reaching Superior compared to Aēsop's High or Average ratings. Reviewers also note that the products on this page from BYOMA provide lightweight, barrier-strengthening hydration.

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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