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BYOMA vs Clinique

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

BYOMA and Clinique are distinct skincare brands offering thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, and cleansers designed to suit dry and oily skin. The British brand BYOMA relies on a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane to support barrier integrity and hydration, while the American brand Clinique incorporates hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine to comfort and protect the skin. Ultimately, the two brands differ in their founding eras and specific ingredient formulations, yet both provide targeted solutions for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging.

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

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Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular BYOMA vs Clinique products

People Say

BYOMAClinique
  • Hydration and Skin Barrier Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No strong scent — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “no irritation on sensitive skin — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Makeup Removal and Compatibility Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “melts away makeup — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “leaves face porcelain smooth — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “lasts forever — Clinique all about clean”
  • Packaging and Design Flaws Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Unhygienic tub — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “prefer a pump dispenser — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Texture Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hard to rinse off — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “feels sticky to the touch — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Left an oily film on my T-zone — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”

BYOMA vs Clinique routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Clinique routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Clinique routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Clinique: which is better?

BYOMA offers better price and value, while Clinique stands out for being gentle and fragrance-free. Both brands perform equally well for texture and absorption as well as skin texture improvement.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Clinique?

BYOMA offers superior hydration and skin barrier support with better price and value, while Clinique stands out for being gentle and fragrance-free alongside effective makeup removal. For routine fit, BYOMA achieves a Superior level for dry, combination, acne-prone, mature, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Clinique reaches High or Average levels for those same skin types.

BYOMA or Clinique for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as a Superior fit while Clinique is an Average fit. The products on this page for BYOMA feature key ingredients like squalane, which helps improve skin barrier hydration.

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BYOMA or Clinique: which cleanser is better?

Both BYOMA and Clinique offer gentle cleansers, but BYOMA achieves a higher Lovi fit level for dry skin and dry sensitive skin on this page. Clinique cleansers may feature fragrance-free formulas, while BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Clinique?

BYOMA offers better price and value than Clinique, as high price points are often noted for Clinique products on this page.

Which brand has better fragrance-free options, BYOMA or Clinique?

Clinique is known for being gentle and fragrance-free across the products on this page. BYOMA also offers mostly fragrance-free choices, as 16 of 17 products on this page list no fragrance.

BYOMA or Clinique for oily skin?

For oily skin, Lovi finds BYOMA to have a Superior routine fit, while Clinique has a High fit. Both brands feature products that help control oil and absorb quickly, but BYOMA stands out for its better price and value on this page.

BYOMA or Clinique: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, BYOMA provides superior routine fit levels for dry skin compared to Clinique. Squalane helps support skin hydration.

Molecules, 2009

BYOMA or Clinique for sensitive skin?

Both BYOMA and Clinique are well-suited for sensitive skin, with Lovi rating BYOMA as High and Clinique as High. The products on this page for both brands are formulated without fragrance to help minimize irritation.

BYOMA or Clinique for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior and Clinique as Average. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers better hydration and skin barrier support.

BYOMA or Clinique for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior and Clinique as High. The products on this page for both brands feature glycerin, which helps hydrate the skin.

BYOMA or Clinique for dry sensitive skin?

Both BYOMA and Clinique have a High Lovi fit level for dry sensitive skin. BYOMA helps support the skin barrier with key ingredients like squalane, while Clinique offers gentle, fragrance-free products across its range.

Molecules, 2009

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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