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Medicube vs BYOMA

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

Medicube and BYOMA are distinct skincare lines created to address diverse dermatological needs. Medicube relies on niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid within its moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks to serve dry and oily acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the British brand anchors its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums in nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, the Korean line focuses on balancing hydration and clarity, whereas its counterpart prioritizes barrier replenishment.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs BYOMA products

People Say

MedicubeBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Soothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “skin feels smoother — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight Formula Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Affordable Price Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Package is super leaky — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
    • “Residue would harden around the pump — Medicube Red Foam Cleanser”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
    • “leaves a tacky film — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “left a sticky film — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Strong Scent or Fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · $106.04 · 94% fitBuy Medicube routine · $154.28 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Medicube routine · $234.94 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · $247.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Medicube routine · $234.94 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · $226.71 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Medicube or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are great, but BYOMA is better for sensitive and dry sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Medicube's High level. BYOMA also does better for gentle and soothing formulas, lightweight textures, and affordable pricing.

What is the difference between Medicube and BYOMA?

Medicube offers superior skin texture and smoothing benefits, whereas BYOMA provides a gentler, more soothing experience with more lightweight, fragrance-free formulas. Both brands deliver equal hydration and similar routine fit levels for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, though BYOMA achieves a superior Lovi fit for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

Medicube or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer a Superior routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page provide deep hydration, while hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Medicube or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer cleansers with high fit levels for most skin types on the products on this page. BYOMA is noted as better for gentle and soothing formulas, while Medicube provides strong options for smoothing skin texture.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than Medicube according to the products on this page. Reviewers report that BYOMA offers better pricing, while Medicube frequently receives notes about small quantities and pricing issues.

Medicube or BYOMA: which brand has fewer packaging issues?

BYOMA does better than Medicube for packaging issues, as packaging flaws and issues are sometimes noted for the products on this page from BYOMA compared to Medicube.

Medicube or BYOMA: which brand has fewer fragrance concerns?

Medicube has fewer fragrance concerns than BYOMA on this page, as 23 of its 25 products list no fragrance compared to 16 of 17 for BYOMA.

Medicube or BYOMA: which brand is better for skin texture and smoothing?

Medicube does better for skin texture and smoothing, while BYOMA excels in lightweight formulas and affordability. Medicube features smoothing key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol that help improve skin texture and reduce signs of aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Medicube and BYOMA are a High fit for oily skin. Lovi rates the routine fit for oily skin as High for both brands.

Medicube or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers on this page that are a Superior fit for dry skin, though BYOMA tends to be better for lightweight formulas and gentle, fragrance-free hydration, while Medicube is often noted for deep hydration and smoothing texture.

Medicube or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for Medicube, and reviewers note BYOMA is gentle and fragrance-free.

Medicube or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer a High Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin, so you can choose based on your preference for other benefits. Medicube features skin texture and smoothing, while BYOMA provides a lightweight formula and a more affordable price.

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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