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BYOMA vs Medik8

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

BYOMA and Medik8 are British skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more. The former incorporates tri-ceramide and squalane to suit mature skin and skin with dark spots best, whereas the latter builds its products around hyaluronic acid to fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. Both differ primarily in their active ingredients and targeted benefits, with the tri-ceramide complex improving skin barrier hydration and barrier integrity while squalane fights oxidative stress and boosts collagen production, and hyaluronic acid lengthens toxin wrinkle effect duration.

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

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular BYOMA and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular BYOMA vs Medik8 products

People Say

BYOMAMedik8
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “Absorbs fast — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Skin Barrier and Soothing Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calming effects — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Brightening and Glow Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “healthy glow — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Packaging Issues and Flaws Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “click mechanism tricky — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “stinging sensation — Medik8 Super C Ferulic”
    • “made me break out constantly — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “caused breakouts — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”

BYOMA vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

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BYOMA vs Medik8 routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Medik8: which is better?

Medik8 provides better results for skin texture and brightening, whereas BYOMA performs better for skin barrier and soothing at a lower price point. Both brands offer equal benefits for hydration and lightweight texture.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Medik8?

BYOMA focuses on barrier repair and strengthening with ceramide-infused formulas, while Medik8 specializes in targeted anti-aging and brightening serums.

BYOMA or Medik8 for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit compared to Medik8, which has a High fit. Reviewers often mention that BYOMA provides lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, making it a strong option for managing excess oil.

BYOMA or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Both BYOMA and Medik8 offer great cleanser options on this page, but BYOMA is particularly known for its hydrating and non-stripping cleansers while Medik8 excels in surface radiance.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Medik8?

BYOMA is more affordable, whereas Medik8 is noted for having a high price point. BYOMA offers wallet-friendly skincare, while Medik8 products on this page often come with a higher cost.

Between BYOMA and Medik8, which brand is better suited for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi finds that BYOMA offers a superior routine fit compared to Medik8, which has a high fit. BYOMA features products on this page like the Moisturizing Rich Cream and Hydrating Recovery Oil, which help support drier and aging skin types.

How do the fragrance options compare between BYOMA and Medik8 products?

BYOMA has 16 of 17 products on this page listing no fragrance, while Medik8 has 11 of 12 products listing no fragrance. The only product with fragrance on the BYOMA page is the Smoothing Body Serum, and the only one on the Medik8 page is the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

Which brand offers better results for skin texture and smoothing?

Medik8 offers better results for skin texture and smoothing compared to BYOMA. The products on this page help improve skin texture as one of their key benefits.

BYOMA or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the routine fit for BYOMA as Superior and for Medik8 as High. BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides, while the products on this page for Medik8 feature hyaluronic acid.

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BYOMA or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better moisturizer choices overall on this page, as Lovi rates its hydrating and barrier-repairing moisturizers at a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers also note that BYOMA provides lightweight, instantly hydrating, and barrier-strengthening moisturizers at a lower price point compared to Medik8.

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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