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Dermalogica vs BYOMA

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Dermalogica and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands founded in America and Britain respectively. The former offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid, while the latter provides thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums anchored by tri-ceramide and squalane. Both lines cater to specific complexions, with the American brand suiting oily and combination skin best through oil-balancing active formulations, and the British brand suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best thanks to deeply replenishing ingredients. They ultimately differ in their foundational approaches, as the first relies on potent actives to address excess oil and targeted concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, whereas the second centers on barrier-boosting lipids to enhance hydration, integrity, and resilience.

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 · $106.04 · 94% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · $424.99 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $501.02 · 92% fitBuy BYOMA routine · $247.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · $560.50 · 91% fitBuy BYOMA routine · $226.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which is better?

Dermalogica fits oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin best, while BYOMA fits dry and sensitive skin better. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers better value for money, whereas Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and BYOMA?

Dermalogica fits oily and combination skin best, while BYOMA fits dry and sensitive skin better. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers better value for the price, whereas Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Dermalogica's High. BYOMA's products on this page are known for providing instant hydration and strengthening the skin barrier.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA offer well-regarded cleansers, but they cater to different skin needs. Dermalogica focuses on targeted cleansing like the Daily Glycolic Cleanser, whereas BYOMA features options like the Milky Moisture Cleanser that help strengthen the skin barrier.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than Dermalogica, as review themes note high prices as a negative for Dermalogica and affordable value as a positive for BYOMA.

Which brand uses fragrance in its products, Dermalogica or BYOMA?

BYOMA uses fragrance in one of the products on this page, while Dermalogica lists no fragrance in any of its products.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which has better skin recovery and improvement?

BYOMA does better for skin recovery and improvement. Lovi finds BYOMA has a Superior routine fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, and reviewers note that its moisturizers help strengthen the skin barrier.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to High for BYOMA. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide non-greasy absorption.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA is better for affordable hydration and barrier repair, while Dermalogica offers targeted options like anti-aging and blemish control. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin, and Dermalogica as High or lower for those skin types.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA fits sensitive skin better than Dermalogica, earning a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Dermalogica's High. Reviewers frequently note that BYOMA provides gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers, while all products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA fit acne-prone skin well, with Dermalogica offering a Superior routine level for oily acne-prone skin and a High routine level for general acne-prone skin, while BYOMA provides a High routine level for both.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for mature skin?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA fit mature skin at a High level on this page. Dermalogica is founded in the United States and owned by Unilever, while BYOMA is founded in the United Kingdom and owned by Bansk Group.

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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