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BYOMA vs Elemis

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BYOMA and Elemis are British skincare brands celebrated for offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and toners. The former relies on a proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane, suiting acne-prone skin and mature skin best, while the latter incorporates glycerin and shea, suiting dry skin and mature skin best. Both brands differ in their founding dates, ownership, and targeted solutions, such as the former providing a Balancing Face Mist and the latter featuring the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream.

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

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Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Elemis products

People Say

BYOMAElemis
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Absorbs almost immediately, and my skin feels well hydrated all day. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “whipped silk feel — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “The cream really hydrates and my face looks amazing. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream”
    • “Quenches thirsty skin... immediate improvement. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Barrier Support and Gentleness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “no stinging or redness — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
  • Skin Texture, Exfoliation and Radiance Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “non-stripping formula — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Value and Pricing Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Makeup Application and Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Sits nicely under make up... perfect base. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “pre-soaked — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads”
  • Packaging Issues Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “jar looks half empty — Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial”
    • “tube feels half empty — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “pump broke quickly — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • High Price Point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Complete waste of money for me. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “blurry vision — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Developed milia and closed comedones. — Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream”
    • “caused cystic acne — Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Ineffectiveness and Lack of Results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “didn't see a difference — Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel”
    • “didn't see difference — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash”

BYOMA vs Elemis routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Elemis routines for combination skin

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BYOMA vs Elemis routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Elemis: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for budget and gentleness, with Lovi giving its routines a Superior fit for acne-prone, mature, and dark spot skin types, while Elemis focuses more on luxury textures and radiant glow.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Elemis?

BYOMA focuses more on barrier support and gentleness with affordable prices, while Elemis emphasizes skin texture, exfoliation, and radiance at a higher price point. For routine fit levels on this page, BYOMA achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots, whereas Elemis offers a High fit for those same skin types.

BYOMA or Elemis for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA offers a better fit with a Superior routine rating compared to Elemis, which has an Average rating. Reviewers also note that BYOMA does better for skin barrier support and gentleness.

BYOMA or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, BYOMA is the better choice because it focuses on skin barrier support and gentleness. Lovi rates the cleansers for dry skin and sensitive skin as High across the brand's selection, and reviewers note that the products provide hydrating and non-stripping cleansing.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA is more affordable than Elemis, as high price points are frequently noted for Elemis while BYOMA excels in value and pricing.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA has more fragrance-free products, as 16 of the 17 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas Elemis has only 4 fragrance-free products out of 22.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin regarding skin barrier support, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA is better for sensitive skin regarding skin barrier support because review themes rate it higher for skin barrier support and gentleness.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for BYOMA and Elemis?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, while Elemis was established in 1989 in the United Kingdom.

BYOMA or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, BYOMA is the better choice because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis, which achieves a High fit. Reviewers also note that BYOMA excels in skin barrier support and gentleness.

BYOMA or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA offers better moisturizers for skin barrier support, gentleness, and value, while Elemis focuses more on luxurious textures and radiant glow. Reviewers mention that the products on this page from BYOMA provide instantly hydrating and lightweight moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier, whereas Elemis options often come with a higher price point and stronger fragrance.

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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