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Dr. Althea vs BYOMA

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Dr. Althea and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, cleansers, and serums designed to support a balanced and healthy complexion. Dr. Althea features gentle, nourishing formulas that suit dry skin and mature skin best, while BYOMA is anchored by tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both brands offer targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging concerns, they differ in their heritage, with the first founded in Korea in 2014 and the second established in Britain in 2022.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Dr. Althea vs BYOMA products

People Say

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  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Improves Skin Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Repairs and Supports Skin Barrier Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “strengthened my skin barrier — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Packaging Complaints Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hard to see remaining amount — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “hard to squeeze — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pills under makeup — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “left a moisturizing film — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · CA$67.99 · 94% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · CA$202.71 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · CA$333.68 · 89% fitBuy BYOMA routine · CA$160.45 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · CA$276.78 · 89% fitBuy BYOMA routine · CA$100.46 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but they shine for different needs since Lovi finds Dr. Althea to have a Superior fit for mature skin while BYOMA achieves a Superior fit for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and BYOMA?

Dr. Althea excels in gentle and soothing formulas with a superior fit for mature skin, while BYOMA stands out for deep hydration and offers a superior fit for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both Dr. Althea and BYOMA are a Superior fit for dry skin. The products on this page for both brands offer deeply hydrating and moisturizing benefits that help support dry skin types.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer well-received cleansers on this page, with Dr. Althea featuring gentle, soothing formulas and BYOMA providing hydrating, non-stripping options. Lovi finds that Dr. Althea's Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser has a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily, combination, and dry skin, while BYOMA's Milky Moisture Cleanser reaches a Superior fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or BYOMA?

The provided page facts and comparison details do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether Dr. Althea or BYOMA is more affordable.

Between Dr. Althea and BYOMA, which brand is better for mature skin?

For mature skin, Dr. Althea is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas BYOMA receives a High rating. Reviewers also mention that Dr. Althea excels in providing soothing and calming benefits, which helps mature skin.

How do Dr. Althea and BYOMA compare when it comes to packaging complaints and packaging flaws?

When it comes to packaging complaints, BYOMA reviewers sometimes note packaging flaws and issues, while Dr. Althea has packaging complaints as a specific negative review theme on the products on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Dr. Althea or BYOMA?

Dr. Althea has more fragrance-free products proportionally, as every single product listed for the brand contains no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas BYOMA has one product with fragrance out of seventeen.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Dr. Althea and BYOMA are a good match, as Lovi rates both brands at a High fit level for this skin type.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

When choosing a moisturizer, both brands offer great options, but Dr. Althea provides a Superior fit for mature skin with its 345 Relief Cream. BYOMA also performs well, with Lovi rating its Moisturizing Rich Cream as Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well, but Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior and Dr. Althea as High. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers hydrating and non-stripping cleansers alongside gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both Dr. Althea and BYOMA achieve a High routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers report that Dr. Althea provides gentle and soothing formulas, while BYOMA is noted for lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers.

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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