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BYOMA vs MAËLYS

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

BYOMA and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options that offer thoughtful care through specialized solutions. The British brand is widely celebrated for its thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate tri-ceramide and squalane, while the other brand is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Its products suit mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas all skin types suit the other best. They differ because the tri-ceramide complex improves skin barrier hydration and barrier integrity, while squalane fights oxidative stress and boosts collagen production.

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

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or MAËLYS: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for skin care, as Lovi rates its products with high to superior fit levels across most skin types, whereas MAËLYS products on this page largely score low or caution. Reviewers also frequently note that BYOMA's moisturisers strengthen the skin barrier and absorb quickly.

What is the difference between BYOMA and MAËLYS?

BYOMA offers a wide range of skincare products on this page featuring a strong Lovi fit across multiple skin types, whereas MAËLYS includes only two body and targeted products with generally low or average Lovi fit levels. Reviewers note that BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening and hydrating formulas, while most MAËLYS products contain added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or MAËLYS?

The provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether BYOMA or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or MAËLYS?

BYOMA offers products on this page with better fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as its Creamy Jelly Cleanser and Clarifying Serum, whereas MAËLYS has low fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note breakouts and acne as a flaw for BYOMA, but its formulas generally focus on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides to support sensitive and blemish-prone complexions.

When were BYOMA and MAËLYS founded and who owns them?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products, and how many of each brand's products lack fragrance?

Both BYOMA and MAËLYS offer fragrance-free products on this page. 16 of the 17 products from BYOMA and 1 of the 2 products from MAËLYS list no fragrance.

Which BYOMA products have a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

For dry skin, the products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level include the Hydrating Serum, Balancing Face Mist, Moisturizing Rich Cream, Hydrating Recovery Oil, and Melting Balm Cleanser.

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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