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La Roche-Posay vs BYOMA

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La Roche-Posay and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands founded in France and Britain respectively, offering targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and supportive treatments. The French line relies on glycerin, thermal water, and niacinamide to suit mature and dry skin, while the British line incorporates a proprietary tri-ceramide complex and squalane to best support acne-prone and mature skin. Both deliver proven restorative benefits through regular application, yet they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient philosophies.

La Roche-Posay is a French skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1989.

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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 La Roche-Posay and BYOMA products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular La Roche-Posay vs BYOMA products

People Say

La Roche-PosayBYOMA
  • Sensitivity and Gentleness Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Great retinol for beginners — La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum”
    • “Only cream that doesn't sting — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “lightweight and absorbs quickly — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels plump — La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Skin Barrier and Healing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “Saved my damaged barrier — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+”
  • Acne Control and Brightening Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “clears acne blemishes — La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser”
    • “skin looks brighter — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “visibly fades appearance of stubborn marks — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
  • Value and Pricing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “pump stops working — La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream”
    • “Pump stopped working halfway — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Bottle is half full but won't spray — La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Texture and Residue Issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pills like crazy — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “Very sticky — La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “Waterier than most essences — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight later — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer”
    • “didn't see any significant improvement — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “Not moisturizing enough for winter — La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream”
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Triggered cystic acne — La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+”
    • “dried my skin out — La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum”
    • “burning sensation — La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”

La Roche-Posay vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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La Roche-Posay vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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La Roche-Posay vs BYOMA routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

La Roche-Posay or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, with BYOMA scoring better on value, skin barrier, and texture, while La Roche-Posay excels in acne control and brightening. Lovi gives both brands a Superior routine fit for mature skin, but BYOMA has a Superior fit for oily, combination, acne-prone, and dark spot skin types.

What is the difference between La Roche-Posay and BYOMA?

La Roche-Posay and BYOMA differ in their product focus and review performance, with BYOMA doing better on texture, skin barrier, and value, while La Roche-Posay excels in acne control and brightening. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for oily, combination, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin routines, compared to La Roche-Posay's High rating for those types.

La Roche-Posay or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit while La Roche-Posay offers a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA does better for texture and absorption.

La Roche-Posay or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer cleansers that perform well, but they cater to different needs based on the products on this page. La Roche-Posay provides targeted options like the Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser with High fit for acne-prone skin, while BYOMA features barrier-supporting formulas like the Creamy Jelly Cleanser with High fit for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, La Roche-Posay or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable as the products on this page show better value and pricing compared to La Roche-Posay.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, La Roche-Posay or BYOMA?

BYOMA has more fragrance-free products on this page, with 16 out of 17 products listing no fragrance, compared to 21 out of 35 products for La Roche-Posay.

Which brand offers better results for skin barrier and healing?

BYOMA offers better results for skin barrier and healing compared to La Roche-Posay based on the reviewer feedback for the products on this page.

When was BYOMA founded compared to La Roche-Posay?

BYOMA was founded in 2022, whereas La Roche-Posay was founded much earlier in 1975.

La Roche-Posay or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers that help strengthen and hydrate the skin, with BYOMA leading in texture and skin barrier support while La Roche-Posay excels in acne control and brightening. Lovi rates several moisturizers from both brands as High or Superior for various skin types.

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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