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BYOMA vs Bio-Oil

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

BYOMA and Bio-Oil are thoughtfully formulated skincare lines celebrated for nourishing the skin. The British brand is known for its moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums featuring a proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane, whereas the second brand offers specialized formulas that deliver balanced moisture. While the former suits acne-prone and mature skin best, the latter suits dry, mature, and uneven skin types best. Ultimately, both differ in their active ingredients and targeted approach, as the first brand gently addresses concerns like dark spots and barrier hydration while the second provides daily hydration and texture improvement.

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 Bio-Oil 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 Bio-Oil: which is better?

BYOMA is generally a better fit than Bio-Oil across most skin types, as the products on this page achieve mostly Superior and High Lovi fit levels for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, whereas Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil mostly ranges from Average to Warning.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Bio-Oil?

BYOMA offers a wide range of products that fit dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin well, whereas Bio-Oil features only a single skincare oil that shows lower or cautionary fit levels for those skin types. Most BYOMA products are fragrance-free, while the Bio-Oil product on this page contains fragrance.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Bio-Oil?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so neither BYOMA nor Bio-Oil can be identified as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Bio-Oil?

BYOMA causes fewer breakouts than Bio-Oil, as Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil is rated with a Caution for acne-prone skin, whereas BYOMA offers multiple products with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes note breakouts and acne as an issue for BYOMA, but its formulas are generally designed to avoid heavy oils.

When were BYOMA and Bio-Oil founded and who owns them?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by Bansk Group since 2025. Bio-Oil was founded in 1987 and has been owned by Union-Swiss (Pty) Ltd since 2000.

How many products from BYOMA list no fragrance compared to Bio-Oil?

BYOMA has 16 of 17 products on this page listing no fragrance, while Bio-Oil has 0 of 1 products listing no fragrance.

Which BYOMA products have a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

BYOMA products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin include the Hydrating Serum, Balancing Face Mist, Moisturizing Rich Cream, Hydrating Recovery Oil, and Melting Balm Cleanser. These moisturizers and cleansers help strengthen the skin barrier while providing instant hydration.

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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