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BYOMA vs Bioderma

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BYOMA and Bioderma are popular skincare brands that offer thoughtful assortments of moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and more. BYOMA is known for its proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane, while Bioderma is anchored by nourishing glycerin. The British brand suits acne-prone skin and mature skin best, whereas the French brand suits dry skin and sensitive skin best. They differ primarily in their core formulations, as the former focuses on barrier integrity and oxidative stress, while the latter centers on respecting the natural skin barrier through hydration.

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 oily skin

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BYOMA vs Bioderma routines for combination skin

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BYOMA vs Bioderma routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Bioderma: which is better?

BYOMA is generally better for shoppers seeking texture, absorption, and skin barrier benefits, as the products on this page achieve a Superior fit for oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark spot-prone skin types compared to Bioderma's High fit. Reviewers also favor BYOMA for its value, pricing, and lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Bioderma?

BYOMA and Bioderma differ primarily in their formulation focus and review scores, with BYOMA offering better texture, barrier support, and pricing, while Bioderma excels in effective cleansing and makeup removal. Lovi rates routine fit for oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dark-spot skin as Superior for BYOMA and High for Bioderma.

BYOMA or Bioderma for oily skin?

BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas Bioderma provides a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better for texture and absorption.

BYOMA or Bioderma: which cleanser is better?

For effective cleansing and makeup removal, Bioderma performs better according to review themes on this page. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers gentle, effective cleansers and makeup removers.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Bioderma?

BYOMA is more affordable, as the products on this page achieve a better rating for value and pricing than Bioderma.

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

BYOMA has better options for mature skin because Lovi rates its routine fit for mature skin as Superior compared to Bioderma's High.

How do BYOMA and Bioderma compare regarding fragrance and scented products?

BYOMA offers a fragrance-free profile across the products on this page, as 16 of its 17 items list no fragrance, whereas Bioderma includes fragrance in over half of its products.

Which brand provides superior hydration and soothing for skin barriers?

BYOMA provides superior hydration and soothing for skin barriers compared to Bioderma. Reviewers find that BYOMA excels in skin barrier and soothing benefits as well as texture and absorption across the products on this page.

BYOMA or Bioderma for acne-prone skin?

Both brands fit acne-prone skin, but BYOMA has a superior routine fit compared to Bioderma. Review themes show that BYOMA does better for skin barrier and soothing, texture and absorption, and value and pricing, while Bioderma has fewer breakouts and acne issues.

BYOMA or Bioderma: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA is better for moisturizers because the products on this page achieve superior Lovi fit levels for dry skin and feature key ingredients like ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier. Bioderma also offers soothing moisturizers, but reviewers note that BYOMA is superior for texture, absorption, and value.

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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