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BYOMA vs Bioderma

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BYOMA and Bioderma are trusted skincare brands known for their thoughtful assortments of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and more, anchored by nourishing ingredients like tri-ceramide, squalane, and glycerin. Both brands suit dry skin and sensitive skin best, thanks to formulas that respect and replenish the natural skin barrier. While the British brand focuses on tri-ceramide and squalane to boost collagen and fight oxidative stress, the French brand relies on glycerin to restore barrier function.

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

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Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Bioderma products

People Say

BYOMABioderma
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Skin feels soft — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
  • Skin Barrier and Soothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “redness drastically reduced — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
  • Value and Pricing Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge tube — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
  • Effective Cleansing and Makeup Removal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “Probably the first cleanser that actually took all of my makeup off my face!!! — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “melts makeup away — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “melts away makeup — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Packaging and Dispenser Issues Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “It says 75 ml, but the truth is that its quantity is equal to 30 ml. — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “the packaging was terrible condition so it was very easy for anyone to use them — Bioderma Pigmentbio Sensitive Areas”
    • “paint peels off the tube — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Scent and Fragrance Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “Very unpleasant chemical smell. You definitely don't want this accidentally going into your mouth. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “scent is too strong — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “broke me out — Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Sensibio AR”
    • “clogged my pores — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

BYOMA vs Bioderma routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Bioderma routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Bioderma routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Bioderma: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but BYOMA has a superior routine fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and sensitive skin compared to Bioderma. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better with texture and absorption, skin barrier and soothing, and value and pricing, while Bioderma excels in effective cleansing and makeup removal.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Bioderma?

BYOMA is a United Kingdom-based brand founded in 2022 that focuses on barrier-strengthening formulas featuring a tri-ceramide complex, while Bioderma is a French brand founded in 1977 that emphasizes targeted skin concerns using ingredients like golden seaweed. Reviewers note that BYOMA generally offers better texture and absorption, whereas Bioderma stands out for effective cleansing and makeup removal.

BYOMA or Bioderma for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a superior Lovi routine fit compared to Bioderma, which has a high routine fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA is especially known for barrier-strengthening, lightweight, and instantly hydrating moisturizers.

BYOMA or Bioderma: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma does better for effective cleansing and makeup removal across the products on this page. Lovi rates the cleansing and makeup-removal products of both brands as a high fit for various skin types.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Bioderma?

BYOMA is more affordable as the products on this page offer better value and pricing. Reviewers note high price point and value concerns with Bioderma.

Between BYOMA and Bioderma, which brand performs better for mature skin?

BYOMA performs better for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Bioderma's High fit on the products on this page.

How do the fragrance options and key ingredients compare across BYOMA and Bioderma products?

BYOMA offers a fragrance-free profile across almost all the products on this page, whereas nearly half of Bioderma's products on this page include fragrance. Key ingredients in BYOMA products typically feature ceramide, tri-ceramide complex, squalane, and glycerin, while Bioderma products commonly rely on glycerin and golden seaweed.

Which brand has fewer packaging and dispenser issues, BYOMA or Bioderma?

BYOMA has fewer packaging and dispenser issues than Bioderma, as its products on this page are rated better in that review theme. Bioderma sometimes notes packaging and dispenser flaws.

BYOMA or Bioderma for oily skin?

Both BYOMA and Bioderma are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better for texture and absorption.

BYOMA or Bioderma: which moisturizer is better?

Both BYOMA and Bioderma offer strong moisturizers, but BYOMA has a Superior Lovi fit for dry and dry sensitive skin compared to Bioderma's High fit. BYOMA's moisturizers help strengthen the skin barrier and provide instant hydration, and the brand features fewer fragrance options across the products on this page.

BYOMA or Bioderma for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi finds it has a Superior fit for this skin type, whereas Bioderma offers a High fit. Reviewers also note that the products on this page for BYOMA are mostly fragrance-free, with 16 of 17 listing no fragrance.

BYOMA or Bioderma for acne-prone skin?

Both BYOMA and Bioderma are good options for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High. Reviewers note that Bioderma does better with breakouts and acne, while BYOMA offers better texture and absorption.

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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