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BYOMA vs Sand & Sky

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

BYOMA and Sand & Sky are skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to complexion care. The British brand is known for its nourishing moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums anchored by tri-ceramide and squalane, suiting dry and dry sensitive skin best. Conversely, Sand & Sky is beloved for its purifying masks and targeted formulas with botanical ingredients that suit combination, oily, and acne-prone skin best. While both cater to different dermatological needs, the former emphasizes barrier hydration and integrity, and the latter gently clarifies and balances the complexion.

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 Sand & Sky products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Sand & Sky: which is better?

BYOMA offers a much larger selection of skincare products, with options rated Superior for dry and dry sensitive skin, whereas Sand & Sky features only a single mask on this page. Reviewers frequently note that BYOMA provides lightweight, instantly hydrating moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Sand & Sky?

BYOMA offers a wide range of products on this page featuring ingredients like ceramides and squalane, with Lovi fit levels ranging from Superior to Average across most skin types, while Sand & Sky features just one product, the Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask, which contains fragrance and has a lower fit for dry or sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Sand & Sky?

The provided page facts and comparison details do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether BYOMA or Sand & Sky is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Sand & Sky?

BYOMA has more products on this page rated High for acne-prone skin, such as its Creamy Jelly Cleanser and Clarifying Serum, while Sand & Sky features only one mask rated High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note breakouts and acne with BYOMA, though the products on this page are generally recognized for barrier-strengthening moisturizers.

Which brand has more products that are free of fragrance?

BYOMA has more fragrance-free products, with 16 out of 17 products on this page listing no fragrance.

Which brand offers a cleanser suitable for dry skin?

BYOMA offers cleansers suitable for dry skin, with Lovi rating the Milky Moisture Cleanser at a Superior fit and the Melting Balm Cleanser at a Superior fit for dry skin.

When was BYOMA founded compared to Sand & Sky?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, while Sand & Sky was founded earlier in 2017.

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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