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BYOMA vs Galderma

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

BYOMA and Galderma are distinct skincare brands, with the former being a British line founded in 2022 and the latter a Swiss company established in 1981. The British brand offers moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more formulated with tri-ceramide and squalane, while the Swiss brand provides specialized serums. Through these offerings, the first brand suits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, whereas the second fits oily skin and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their core ingredients and targeted skin types, as well as their product assortments.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Galderma products

People Say

BYOMAGalderma
  • Acne Clearance and Prevention Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin Barrier and Hydration Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Brightening and Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Gives an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Irritation Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne and Breakouts Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “broke me out — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging and Design Flaws Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”

BYOMA vs Galderma routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$67.99 · 94% fitBuy Galderma routine · CA$341.56 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

BYOMA vs Galderma routines for oily skin

Buy Galderma routine · CA$347.28 · 94% fitBuy BYOMA routine · CA$160.45 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

BYOMA vs Galderma routines for combination skin

Buy Galderma routine · CA$314.37 · 94% fitBuy BYOMA routine · CA$100.46 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Galderma: which is better?

BYOMA fits best for dry, sensitive skin with a Superior Lovi rating, whereas Galderma is superior for oily and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Galderma?

BYOMA focuses on barrier repair and hydration with a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin, while Galderma focuses on acne clearance with a Superior Lovi fit level for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin.

BYOMA or Galderma for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior while Galderma's is High.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Galderma?

BYOMA is more affordable as price and value is an area where the brand does better than Galderma.

Between BYOMA and Galderma, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as High and Galderma as High, making them equal. BYOMA features barrier-strengthening products with ingredients like glycerin and ceramides, while Galderma focuses on potent acne-clearing serums that may cause severe dryness and peeling.

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How do BYOMA and Galderma compare regarding skin barrier and hydration benefits?

For skin barrier and hydration, BYOMA is the better choice because the products on this page focus on strengthening the skin barrier with ingredients like ceramides and glycerin. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers deeply hydrating toners and barrier-strengthening moisturizers, whereas Galderma reviews frequently mention severe dryness and peeling from its acne-clearing serums.

Which brand offers better results for brightening and skin tone improvement?

Galderma does better for brightening and results. Reviewers note that Galderma delivers effective acne-clearing serums.

BYOMA or Galderma for oily skin?

For oily skin, Galderma has a Superior Lovi routine fit while BYOMA has a High fit, making Galderma the better choice for acne-clearing serums although it may cause severe dryness and peeling.

BYOMA or Galderma for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior and Galderma as High. BYOMA is generally better suited for sensitive skin, focusing on gentle barrier-strengthening moisturizers, while Galderma routines can sometimes cause severe dryness and irritation.

BYOMA or Galderma for acne-prone skin?

Galderma is a better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to BYOMA's High fit level, and is noted for effective acne-clearing serums. However, Galderma may cause severe dryness and peeling.

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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