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BYOMA vs Galderma

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BYOMA and Galderma are two distinct skincare brands designed to address various dermatological needs through targeted formulations. Founded in 2022 and 1981 respectively, the British brand offers moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums featuring a proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane, while the Swiss brand provides specialized serums such as Epiduo Gel and Benzac AC. Both lines suit acne-prone and mature skin, with the former emphasizing gentle barrier hydration and the latter delivering clinical acne treatments.

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

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Galderma products

People Say

BYOMAGalderma
  • Acne Clearance and Prevention Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Skin Barrier and Hydration Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Price and Value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Brightening and Results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “Gives an instant radiant look — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Reactions and Irritation Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Acne and Breakouts Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “broke me out — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Packaging and Design Flaws Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Galderma: which is better?

BYOMA is generally better for skin barrier support, gentleness, and hydration, while Galderma does better for acne clearance and brightening results. The products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier, though Galderma may cause severe dryness and peeling.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Galderma?

BYOMA focuses on barrier-repairing moisturizers and gentle hydration with high Lovi fit levels for sensitive and dry skin, whereas Galderma specializes in potent acne-clearing serums that reviewers note can cause dryness and irritation.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Galderma?

BYOMA is more affordable, as it offers better price and value compared to Galderma.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Galderma?

BYOMA does better on skin barrier and hydration, but reviewers sometimes note breakouts and acne for BYOMA, whereas Galderma is noted for effective acne-clearing serums.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options between BYOMA and Galderma?

BYOMA has more fragrance-free options on this page, with 16 out of 17 products listing no fragrance, compared to Galderma where every product is fragrance-free.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between BYOMA and Galderma?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom, whereas Galderma was founded earlier in 1981 in Switzerland.

Which brand performs better for skin barrier and hydration according to the review themes?

According to the review themes, BYOMA performs better for skin barrier and hydration. The products on this page help strengthen the skin barrier and provide 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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