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BYOMA vs Medik8

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BYOMA and Medik8 are British skincare brands known for offering moisturizers, serums, toners, and cleansers. The former harnesses tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry and sensitive skin, whereas the latter relies on hyaluronic acid for dry and dry sensitive skin. Both brands differ in their founding years, ownership, and specific hero ingredients that target concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging.

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

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular BYOMA and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular BYOMA vs Medik8 products

People Say

BYOMAMedik8
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Skin Barrier and Soothing Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calming effects — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Brightening and Glow Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “healthy glow — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Packaging Issues and Flaws Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “click mechanism tricky — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “stinging sensation — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

BYOMA vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$283.59 · 97% fitBuy BYOMA routine · A$219.85 · 95% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

BYOMA vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$409.86 · 94% fitBuy BYOMA routine · A$429.99 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

BYOMA vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · A$444.44 · 93% fitBuy BYOMA routine · A$366.13 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Medik8: which is better?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 achieve a Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page. BYOMA focuses on barrier support with ceramides and a lower price point, while Medik8 specializes in advanced serums and skin smoothing with ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between BYOMA and Medik8?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 achieve an equal Superior routine fit across all skin types on this page, but they differ in focus and price. BYOMA excels at strengthening the skin barrier with ceramide-focused formulas at a lower price point, while Medik8 specializes in smoothing skin texture and brightening with ingredients like hyaluronic acid despite a higher price tag.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

BYOMA or Medik8 for dry skin?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 achieve a Superior routine fit for dry skin on Lovi. BYOMA features a routine centered on a barrier-strengthening tri-ceramide complex and glycerin, while Medik8 offers deep hydration and plumping through hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

BYOMA or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers on this page, BYOMA achieves a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, combination skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin, while Medik8 achieves a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Medik8?

BYOMA is more affordable than Medik8, as high price points are noted as a drawback for Medik8 while BYOMA scores better on affordability.

BYOMA or Medik8 for anti-aging and mature skin?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 are great options for anti-aging and mature skin, with Medik8 standing out for texture while BYOMA helps strengthen the skin barrier. For mature skin, Lovi rates Medik8's Oxy-R Peptides and Crystal Retinal 3 as High, and BYOMA's Melting Balm Cleanser and Hydrating Recovery Oil as Superior or High.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand has more fragrance-free options, BYOMA or Medik8?

BYOMA has more fragrance-free options than Medik8 on this page, offering 16 fragrance-free products compared to Medik8's 11.

BYOMA or Medik8 for brightening and reducing dark spots?

Medik8 does better for brightening and glow according to reviewers on this page. Medik8 features products like Oxy-R Peptides, which helps with dark spots, and Super C Ferulic, which is backed by studies showing vitamin C helps with brightening and anti-aging effects.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

BYOMA or Medik8 for oily skin?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers a lower price point and stronger barrier care, while Medik8 is often cited for texture smoothing and brightening.

BYOMA or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 offer moisturizers that fit dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and dark spot-prone skin at a Superior level on this page. Reviewers report that BYOMA specializes in strengthening the skin barrier with a lower price point, while Medik8 provides deep hydration and plumping with ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

BYOMA or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, but BYOMA is particularly noted for skin barrier support and soothing. Medik8 offers gentle, non-irritating serums that help deliver deep hydration and a smooth finish.

BYOMA or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better for skin barrier and soothing, while Medik8 does better for skin texture and smoothing, as well as brightening and glow.

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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