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BYOMA vs Olay

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BYOMA and Olay are two skincare brands offering moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and more, with the former known for a tri-ceramide complex and squalane, and the latter for niacinamide and glycerin. The British brand suits dry skin and oily skin best, while the other suits acne-prone skin and mature skin best. They differ primarily in their core formulations and targeted approaches, as the brand from 2022 focuses on barrier hydration and oxidative stress, whereas Olay addresses wrinkles, pigmentation, and skin aging.

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

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

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People Say

BYOMAOlay
  • Hydration and Skin Barrier Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in quickly — Olay Super Serum”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
  • Sensitivity and Gentle Formulas Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
    • “fragrance-free — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
  • Radiance and Aging Benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Better than high-end moisturizers — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Performance Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “concealer sits better — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “melts away makeup — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Packaging and Quality Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
    • “dropper is frustrating — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
    • “Don't like dipping fingers in jar — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Irritation Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “Wake up feeling a bit greasy — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Olay Retinol24”

BYOMA vs Olay routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Olay routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Olay routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Olay: which is better?

Both BYOMA and Olay offer strong options, with Lovi rating BYOMA as a Superior fit for dry and oily skin, and Olay as a Superior fit for sensitive skin. Reviewers find that Olay delivers better radiance and aging benefits, while BYOMA provides better price and value.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Olay?

BYOMA and Olay both offer effective products, but Olay performs better for radiance and aging benefits, while BYOMA is better for price and value based on the products on this page.

BYOMA or Olay for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a superior routine fit on this page, while Olay provides a high routine fit. Reviewers highlight BYOMA for strengthening the skin barrier and delivering instant hydration.

BYOMA or Olay: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for cleansers on this page, as its products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and dry sensitive skin types.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Olay?

BYOMA is more affordable, as price and value is an area where BYOMA does better than Olay on this page.

Which brand performs better for radiance and aging benefits?

Olay performs better for radiance and aging benefits among the products on this page. Topical application of niacinamide, a key ingredient found across Olay products, helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and control skin aging.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

BYOMA or Olay for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit with the products on this page, whereas Olay provides a High routine fit. Reviewers often mention that BYOMA delivers lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, and the brand is known for its focus on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides.

BYOMA or Olay: which moisturizer is better?

Both BYOMA and Olay offer exceptional moisturizers, with Lovi rating BYOMA as having a Superior routine fit for dry skin and Olay performing especially well for mature and aging concerns with key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol. Olay helps improve radiance and aging benefits, while BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier with ceramides.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

BYOMA or Olay for sensitive skin?

Olay achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, while BYOMA reaches a High fit level. Review themes show that Olay performs better for radiance and aging benefits as well as cleansing and makeup performance.

BYOMA or Olay for acne-prone skin?

Both BYOMA and Olay fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating both brands at a Superior level for this skin type. The products on this page for both brands offer options that help manage breakouts while supporting overall skin health.

BYOMA or Olay for mature skin?

Both BYOMA and Olay offer a Superior Lovi fit level for mature skin across the products on this page, with Olay standing out for its anti-aging benefits. Olay uses key ingredients like retinol, which may help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

BYOMA or Olay for skin with dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, BYOMA has a Superior Lovi fit level across the products on this page, whereas Olay has a High fit level. Olay features key ingredients like niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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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