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BYOMA vs Elemis

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BYOMA and Elemis are British skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more. While the younger brand relies on tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best, the established brand harnesses glycerin and shea to care for mature skin and dry sensitive skin. Both brands differ in their founding years, ownership, and targeted problem solvers, yet each uses nourishing ingredients to actively support skin health.

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 dry skin

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BYOMA vs Elemis routines for oily skin

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BYOMA vs Elemis routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or Elemis: which is better?

BYOMA is a better choice for skin barrier support, gentleness, and value, while Elemis stands out for skin texture, exfoliation, and radiance. For routine fit across all skin types, BYOMA achieves a Superior level while Elemis reaches a High level on the products on this page.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Elemis?

BYOMA focuses on barrier support and gentleness with fragrance-free formulas, whereas Elemis emphasizes skin texture, exfoliation, and radiance while often featuring strong fragrances. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for routine fit across all skin types, while Elemis is rated High.

BYOMA or Elemis for dry skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for dry skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis, which reaches a High fit. The products on this page for BYOMA are mostly noted by reviewers for strengthening the skin barrier and providing instant hydration, using key ingredients like glycerin and ceramides.

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BYOMA or Elemis: which cleanser is better?

BYOMA is the better choice for cleansers because the products on this page offer better support for skin barrier health and gentleness. Reviewers note that BYOMA cleansers are hydrating and non-stripping.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Elemis?

BYOMA is more affordable than Elemis, as high pricing is a frequently noted drawback for Elemis while BYOMA is recognized as the better brand for value and pricing on this page.

Between BYOMA and Elemis, which brand offers better support for the skin barrier and gentleness?

BYOMA offers better support for the skin barrier and gentleness compared to Elemis. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for skin barrier support and gentleness across its routines.

Which brand performs better for skin texture, exfoliation, and radiance?

Elemis performs better for skin texture, exfoliation, and radiance. Reviewers often mention its luxurious textures and the radiant glow and smoother skin texture the products on this page provide.

How do the fragrance profiles and presence of fragrance compare between BYOMA and Elemis products?

BYOMA products generally feature a fragrance-free profile, with 16 of the 17 products on this page listing no fragrance. In contrast, Elemis products more frequently contain fragrance, with 18 of the 22 products on this page listing added fragrance.

BYOMA or Elemis for oily skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Elemis at High. Reviewers note that BYOMA provides lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, and the products on this page list no fragrance.

BYOMA or Elemis: which moisturizer is better?

BYOMA is a better option for moisturizers because it offers superior skin barrier support and gentleness, with most products listing no fragrance. Elemis moisturizers provide a more luxurious texture and radiant glow, but they come at a higher price point and are more likely to cause skin irritation.

BYOMA or Elemis for sensitive skin?

BYOMA fits sensitive skin better than Elemis, earning a Superior routine fit compared to Elemis's High fit level. BYOMA products on this page are largely fragrance-free, whereas most Elemis products contain fragrance.

BYOMA or Elemis for acne-prone skin?

Both BYOMA and Elemis help acne-prone skin, but BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit of Elemis. The products on this page for BYOMA help strengthen the skin barrier and are mostly fragrance-free.

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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