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Dermalogica vs BYOMA

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Dermalogica and BYOMA are distinct skincare lines catering to different dermal needs. The American brand launched in 1986 focuses on targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily and acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the British brand founded in 2022 utilizes tri-ceramide and squalane within its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums to predominantly comfort dry and sensitive skin. These labels fundamentally differ through their core active ingredients and targeted skin types, offering tailored solutions for varied complexions.

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 · A$219.85 · 95% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,045.67 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · A$429.99 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,135.66 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · A$366.13 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · A$1,096.95 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but BYOMA often offers better value and affordability while Dermalogica is known for specialized treatments. Lovi rates the routine fit for BYOMA as Superior across nearly all skin types, whereas Dermalogica ranges from High to Superior depending on the specific skin type.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and BYOMA?

Dermalogica features targeted formulas for blemish-prone skin, while BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening care with a more affordable price point. Lovi routine fit is Superior for BYOMA across dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, dark-spot, and dry sensitive skin types.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both brands offer solid options for dry skin, though Lovi rates the routine fit for BYOMA as Superior and Dermalogica as High. Both brands feature deep hydration and moisturizers that help soothe and nourish dry skin.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA offer cleansers that are well-regarded for being gentle and hydrating. Lovi rates the routine fit for cleansers and overall cleansing options as High for Dermalogica and Superior for BYOMA.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or BYOMA?

BYOMA offers better affordability, as reviewers note it provides better value compared to Dermalogica.

Which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin?

Both brands offer strong options for dry sensitive skin, but BYOMA has a Superior routine fit compared to Dermalogica's High fit on this page.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Both brands offer fragrance-free products on the products on this page. Every Dermalogica product on the page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while 16 of the 17 BYOMA products are also fragrance-free.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA fit oily skin well. Lovi rates the routine fit for Dermalogica as High and for BYOMA as Superior.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer well-rated moisturizers, but Lovi rates BYOMA as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Dermalogica's High fit level. BYOMA moisturizers are frequently noted for strengthening the skin barrier and providing instant hydration with lightweight absorption.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer great options, with Lovi fit levels reaching High for Dermalogica and Superior for BYOMA. The products on this page help provide gentle and soothing care without added fragrance.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both brands work well for acne-prone skin, with Lovi giving Dermalogica a High fit and BYOMA a Superior fit. Reviewers note that skin irritation and breakouts sometimes happen with both brands.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA fit mature skin at a High level on the products on this page, while BYOMA provides better overall value and skin recovery.

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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