BYOMA vs Theramid
BYOMA and Theramid are contemporary skincare brands founded in 2022 that offer thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, serums, and cleansers for various skin needs. The British brand is widely loved for formulations featuring a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane, suiting dry and oily skin best with targeted moisture and balance. Meanwhile, the Spanish brand is cherished for meticulously engineered formulas that suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best through specialized treatments. They differ primarily in their exact ingredient compositions and the breadth of skin types they accommodate.
BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.
Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
This page compares some of the most popular BYOMA and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Gentle and Fragrance-Free Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
- “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Skin Barrier Support Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Affordable Price and Value Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
- “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Pleasant Texture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “cool jelly texture — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
Packaging Design Flaws and Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “Prefer glass bottles — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
Pilling and Application Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sat over my skin like a glaze — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Questions and answers
BYOMA or Theramid: which is better?
BYOMA is often a better choice for hydration, value, and gentle, fragrance-free formulas, while Theramid may suit those looking for specific active treatments like peptides and ceramides. Lovi rates BYOMA as having superior fit levels for dry and oily skin types across the products on this page.
What is the difference between BYOMA and Theramid?
BYOMA offers a wider variety of products on this page compared to Theramid, focusing heavily on barrier-strengthening and hydrating items that Lovi rates as high or superior for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, Theramid features a smaller selection centered on specialized treatments like peptides and ceramides. Reviewers note that BYOMA generally provides better affordability and gentleness, whereas Theramid receives more mention for pleasant textures.
BYOMA or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
BYOMA offers a wider variety of moisturizers on this page that Lovi rates as Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin, such as the Moisturizing Rich Cream and Hydrating Recovery Oil. Theramid also provides options like the Ceramide Treatment, which Lovi rates as Superior for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA's moisturizers are mostly lightweight, fast-absorbing, and help strengthen the skin barrier.
Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA offers better affordability and value compared to Theramid among the products on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA causes fewer breakouts than Theramid, as review themes on the products on this page indicate that Theramid sometimes has issues with breakouts and acne while BYOMA does better in overall review comparisons.
Between BYOMA and Theramid, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?
Both BYOMA and Theramid were founded in the same year, 2022. BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom, while Theramid was founded in Spain.
How many products does BYOMA have compared to Theramid on this comparison page?
BYOMA offers 17 products on this comparison page, whereas Theramid features only 3 products.
Which brand has products that include fragrance in their ingredients?
BYOMA has products on this page that include fragrance in their ingredients, while every product on this page from Theramid lists no fragrance.
Research behind their key ingredients
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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