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BYOMA vs Elemis

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BYOMA and Elemis are British skincare brands offering thoughtful ranges of cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers. The first brand is known for its tri-ceramide complex and squalane, suiting dry and oily skin best by targeting moisture and balance, whereas the second brand is celebrated for glycerin and shea, suiting mature and dry skin best to restore suppleness. While both brands improve hydration and barrier function, BYOMA features targeted items like a balancing mist, brightening toner, and melting balm cleanser, while Elemis offers standout treatments such as a pro-collagen eye treatment, tri-acid peel, and marine cream.

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

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Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Elemis products

People Say

BYOMAElemis
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Barrier Support and Gentleness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Skin Texture, Exfoliation and Radiance Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Value and Pricing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Makeup Application and Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Packaging Issues Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Ineffectiveness and Lack of Results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”

BYOMA vs Elemis routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Elemis routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Elemis routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Elemis: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for skin barrier support, gentleness, and value, while Elemis stands out for skin texture, exfoliation, and radiance. For dry skin specifically, Lovi rates the BYOMA routine as Superior and the Elemis routine as High.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Elemis?

BYOMA focuses on barrier support and gentleness with mostly fragrance-free formulas, while Elemis emphasizes anti-aging and radiance with luxurious textures that often feature added fragrance. For routine fit levels on this page, BYOMA achieves a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas Elemis provides a High fit.

BYOMA or Elemis for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a superior routine fit on this page, while Elemis provides a high fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels in skin barrier support and gentleness, whereas Elemis focuses more on radiant glow and luxurious textures with mostly fragranced products.

BYOMA or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA offers better cleansers for barrier support and value, while Elemis products on this page lean toward a more luxurious, higher-priced experience. Lovi rates the cleansers well across various skin types for both brands.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA is more affordable than Elemis, as high pricing is a noted drawback for Elemis while BYOMA offers better value and pricing.

Which brand has better skin barrier support and gentleness, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA does better for skin barrier support and gentleness, featuring mostly fragrance-free products and moisturizers that help strengthen the skin barrier. Elemis products on this page sometimes note skin irritation and feature strong fragrance more often.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of BYOMA and Elemis compare?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Bansk Group since 2025, whereas Elemis was founded earlier in 1989 in the United Kingdom and is owned by L'Occitane Group.

Which brand uses fewer fragrances across its products, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA uses fewer fragrances across its products, with 16 of the 17 products on this page listing no fragrance, compared to Elemis where only 4 of the 22 products are fragrance-free.

BYOMA or Elemis for oily skin?

For oily skin, both BYOMA and Elemis have routines with a High fit, but BYOMA has a Superior routine fit on this page. Reviewers frequently note that BYOMA products are lightweight and fast-absorbing.

BYOMA or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better moisturizers for strengthening the skin barrier with a gentle, fragrance-free approach, while Elemis products on this page provide a more luxurious texture with a higher price point. For dry skin, the routine fit is Superior for BYOMA and High for Elemis.

BYOMA or Elemis for sensitive skin?

Both BYOMA and Elemis offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. BYOMA tends to be gentler because the products on this page are mostly fragrance-free, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance and reviewers sometimes note skin irritation.

BYOMA or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level compared to Elemis, which achieves a High fit level. Reviewers also note that BYOMA does better for skin barrier support and gentleness, while Elemis is sometimes associated with skin irritation and breakouts.

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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