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BYOMA vs MAC

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

BYOMA and MAC are two distinct beauty lines offering thoughtful daily essentials, with the British brand focusing on ceramide-rich formulas and the Canadian label relying on balanced ingredients for routine maintenance. The former features moisturizers and serums that suit dry skin best, whereas the latter provides reliable cleansing and moisturizing options tailored for balanced skin. While both labels support healthy complexions, they differ through their core formulations, as the younger line targets barrier hydration and the established name delivers a measured foundation for everyday wear.

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

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MAC is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1994.

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

Popular BYOMA vs MAC products

People Say

BYOMAMAC
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “absorbs quickly — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Absorbs in a snap — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “Does not cause breakouts — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Makeup Base and Primer Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Sits beautifully under makeup — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Reduces appearance of pores — MAC Mineralize Timecheck Lotion”
    • “petal-soft skin — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Skin Barrier Support Often MentionedNot noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “too expensive — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
  • Packaging and Design Flaws Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Breakouts Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “caused acne — MAC Hyper Real Serumizer”
    • “Breaks me out, I got pimples from this. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Stings if it accidentally gets into the eyes. — MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”

Questions and answers

BYOMA or MAC: which is better?

BYOMA is better for gentleness and sensitivity because the products on this page are mostly fragrance-free and excel in skin barrier support, whereas MAC is often noted for strong fragrance and sensitivity.

What is the difference between BYOMA and MAC?

BYOMA focuses on gentle, fragrance-free hydration and skin barrier support with high Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin, whereas MAC is known for makeup bases and primers but features strong fragrance across its products on this page.

BYOMA or MAC: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, BYOMA generally fits dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin with Superior to High levels across many products on this page, whereas MAC's moisturizers mostly achieve High or Average fits depending on the skin type. Reviewers note that BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening, lightweight, and fragrance-free formulas, while MAC's options on this page contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or MAC?

BYOMA is more affordable than MAC, which reviewers note for its high price point. Review themes on this page also show BYOMA doing better on price.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or MAC?

BYOMA causes fewer breakouts, as review themes on this page show that MAC is associated with skin reactions and breakouts.

Between BYOMA and MAC, which brand offers better options for gentle and sensitive skin?

Between BYOMA and MAC, BYOMA offers better options for gentle and sensitive skin, as the products on this page are fragrance-free and the brand does better in gentleness and sensitivity according to reviewer feedback.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between BYOMA and MAC?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, whereas MAC was established earlier in 1984 in Canada.

Which brand has a higher percentage of products formulated without fragrance, BYOMA or MAC?

BYOMA has a much higher percentage of products formulated without fragrance, with 16 of its 17 products on this page listing no fragrance, compared to none of the 3 MAC products.

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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