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BYOMA vs Taro

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

BYOMA and Taro are distinct skincare collections designed to address unique dermatological needs through specialized formulations. The British brand founded in 2022 centers its range around tri-ceramide and squalane to enhance barrier hydration and boost collagen production, making its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums particularly well-suited for mature skin and dark spots. Meanwhile, the other brand is warmly embraced for daily care via its targeted serums and carefully crafted formulas, suiting sensitive, dry, and combination skin best. While both offer standout solutions like specialized creams for acne-prone skin, they ultimately differ in their core active ingredients and the specific skin types they prioritize.

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 Taro: which is better?

BYOMA is a better fit for overall daily hydration and barrier care across the products on this page, whereas Taro features a targeted acne and retinoid treatment. BYOMA offers superior or high Lovi fit levels for most skin types, while Taro's Tretinoin Cream is limited to high fit for combination and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Taro?

BYOMA offers a wide range of barrier-strengthening moisturizers, cleansers, and serums that fit various skin types well, whereas Taro features a single prescription tretinoin cream on this page that fits combination and acne-prone skin with High Lovi fit levels.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Taro?

The provided page facts and studies do not contain pricing information to determine whether BYOMA or Taro is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Taro?

BYOMA is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though some reviewers of the products on this page sometimes note acne and breakouts.

When were BYOMA and Taro founded, and who currently owns them?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group, while Taro was founded in 1950 and is owned by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.

How many products from each brand are listed on the page, and do they contain fragrance?

BYOMA has 17 products on the products on this page, and 16 of them list no fragrance while the Smoothing Body Serum contains it. Taro has 1 product on the products on this page, and every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What skin types do BYOMA-focused routines target, and how do they differ from Taro?

BYOMA-focused routines target mature skin, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin, while Taro has no specified brand-focused routines listed on this page.

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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