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BYOMA vs Sebamed

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

BYOMA and Sebamed are distinct skincare lines created to support daily routines with thoughtful care. The British brand known for its tri-ceramide and squalane moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums suits dry and sensitive skin best, whereas the German brand is celebrated for its science-backed moisturizers and gentle cleansers with a skin-neutral pH that suit sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. While both prioritize skin barrier health, BYOMA harnesses nourishing components to improve hydration, barrier integrity, and collagen production, while Sebamed relies on balanced formulas for steady, reliable protection.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Sebamed: which is better?

BYOMA offers a much wider range of products on this page, achieving Superior Lovi fit levels for dry and sensitive skin types across multiple items, whereas Sebamed features only two products with mostly Average ratings. Reviewers note that the products on this page by BYOMA are lightweight, instantly hydrating, and help strengthen the skin barrier.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Sebamed?

BYOMA offers a wide range of products that are a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Sebamed features only a couple of items on this page with High fits for oily and combination skin.

BYOMA or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA offers a wider variety of cleansers on this page, with options like the Milky Moisture Cleanser achieving a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Sebamed features only one facial cleanser.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Sebamed?

The public Lovi page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either BYOMA or Sebamed.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Sebamed?

Reviewers note that some products on this page by BYOMA can sometimes cause breakouts and acne, while Sebamed does not have this issue reported on this page.

When and where were BYOMA and Sebamed founded?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, and Sebamed was founded in 1967 in Germany.

How do the fragrance options differ between BYOMA and Sebamed products?

For the products on this page, BYOMA includes fragrance in just one item, the Smoothing Body Serum, while all other items are fragrance-free. Sebamed offers no fragrance across every product on this page.

Which brand offers products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

BYOMA offers products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, such as its Hydrating Serum, Balancing Face Mist, Moisturizing Rich Cream, and Hydrating Recovery Oil. Sebamed does not have any products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin on this page.

BYOMA or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a superior fit with moisturizers like the Hydrating Recovery Oil and Moisturizing Rich Cream. Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel is rated as an average fit for dry skin, making BYOMA the better choice.

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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