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BYOMA vs Sebamed

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

BYOMA and Sebamed are distinct skincare options, with the former being a British line founded in 2022 and the latter a German brand established in 1967. The British label is known for moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums featuring a tri-ceramide complex and squalane, while the German brand offers thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers with scientifically balanced, skin-neutral pH formulas. The former suits dry and oily skin best with targeted moisture and balance, whereas the latter suits sensitive, reactive, and problematic skin. Both brands focus on barrier health, but they differ in their specific formulations and targeted skin needs.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Sebamed: which is better?

BYOMA offers a much wider range of 17 products with various Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas Sebamed features only two products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA provides barrier-strengthening and deeply hydrating moisturizers and cleansers, though some mention packaging flaws and occasional breakouts.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Sebamed?

BYOMA offers a much wider range of 17 skincare products founded in the UK in 2022, whereas Sebamed is an older German brand featuring only 2 products on this page. Lovi rates the products on this page for BYOMA as a Superior fit for dry skin and oily skin, while Sebamed's products achieve at best a High fit for specific skin types.

BYOMA or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, BYOMA offers a wider variety on this page with high Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Sebamed features only a single facial cleanser. Reviewers note that the products on this page for BYOMA are hydrating and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Sebamed?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Sebamed?

When it comes to acne, the products on this page for BYOMA have some reports of breakouts and acne, whereas Sebamed has no such notes on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA sometimes has breakouts and acne, while Sebamed's Clear Face Care Gel has an average fit level for acne-prone skin.

When were BYOMA and Sebamed founded and in which countries?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, while Sebamed was established in 1967 in Germany.

Which BYOMA products have a superior fit for dry skin?

The products on this page by BYOMA that have a superior fit for dry skin are the Hydrating Serum, Balancing Face Mist, Moisturizing Rich Cream, Hydrating Recovery Oil, and Melting Balm Cleanser.

How do the fragrance options differ between BYOMA and Sebamed products?

For the products on this page, BYOMA features fragrance in only one item, the Smoothing Body Serum, while all other BYOMA products list no fragrance. In contrast, every Sebamed product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

BYOMA or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, BYOMA offers products like the Hydrating Serum and Moisturizing Rich Cream with a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Sebamed features options like the Clear Face Care Gel with an Average fit. BYOMA provides a wider variety of specialized moisturizers for different skin needs, while Sebamed's options on this page are more limited.

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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