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BYOMA vs Clinique

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BYOMA and Clinique are contemporary skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, cleansers, and more. The British brand relies on a nourishing tri-ceramide complex and squalane to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, while the American counterpart incorporates hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to suit dry sensitive skin and oily skin best. Both companies differ through their founding heritage, targeted specialty items, and distinct ingredient mechanisms designed to support barrier hydration, combat oxidative stress, and reduce wrinkles.

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

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Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular BYOMA vs Clinique products

People Say

BYOMAClinique
  • Hydration and Skin Barrier Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • Gentle and Fragrance-Free Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No strong scent — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “no irritation on sensitive skin — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Makeup Removal and Compatibility Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “melts away makeup — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Skin Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “leaves face porcelain smooth — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “lasts forever — Clinique all about clean”
  • Packaging and Design Flaws Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Unhygienic tub — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “prefer a pump dispenser — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Texture Issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “hard to rinse off — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “feels sticky to the touch — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Left an oily film on my T-zone — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • High Price Point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”

BYOMA vs Clinique routines for dry skin

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BYOMA vs Clinique routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Clinique routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Clinique: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for price, value, hydration, and skin barrier support, while Clinique is better for gentle and fragrance-free products as well as makeup removal.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Clinique?

BYOMA offers better price and value and superior hydration and skin barrier benefits, while Clinique stands out for being gentle and fragrance-free and for its makeup removal and compatibility. For routine fit, BYOMA is a Superior fit for dry, sensitive, dry sensitive, and mature skin, whereas Clinique is a High fit for those skin types.

BYOMA or Clinique for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better fit for dry skin, offering a Superior routine compared to Clinique's High routine on the products on this page.

BYOMA or Clinique: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for cleansers because its products on this page achieve a High fit level for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas Clinique includes options that are less suitable or carry a warning for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Clinique?

BYOMA is more affordable than Clinique, as high price points are noted for Clinique while price and value are strengths for BYOMA on this page.

Which brand has better packaging and design, BYOMA or Clinique?

Clinique is rated better for packaging and design among the products on this page, whereas BYOMA reviewers sometimes note packaging flaws and issues.

BYOMA or Clinique for oily skin?

Both BYOMA and Clinique achieve a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. Reviewers note that Clinique offers oil-controlling and smoothing moisturizers, while BYOMA provides lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas.

BYOMA or Clinique: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, BYOMA provides superior options for dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin types on this page, whereas Clinique fits those same types at a high level. BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like a tri-ceramide complex and squalene, which helps maintain moisture levels in the skin.

Molecules, 2009

BYOMA or Clinique for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, BYOMA has a Superior Lovi fit level while Clinique has a High Lovi fit level. BYOMA features barrier-strengthening ingredients like a tri-ceramide complex and squalane, whereas Clinique focuses on gentle, fragrance-free formulations.

Molecules, 2009

BYOMA or Clinique for acne-prone skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a High routine fit level compared to Clinique's Average level. BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and squalene, which help maintain skin health.

Molecules, 2009

BYOMA or Clinique for mature skin?

BYOMA is a better fit for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Clinique's High level. BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening ingredients like ceramides and squalene, which help support aging skin.

Molecules, 2009

BYOMA or Clinique for dry sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while Clinique is rated as High. The products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier with ingredients like squalene and glycerin.

Molecules, 2009

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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