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BYOMA vs FANCL

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

BYOMA and FANCL are two distinct skincare lines known for thoughtful formulations that suit sensitive and dry skin types. The British newcomer offers a range of moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums built around nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane, while the Japanese heritage brand is celebrated for pure makeup removers and gentle exfoliants. Both labels provide reliable daily solutions for balanced care, yet they differ through their core active ingredients and targeted approach to specific skin concerns.

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

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

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Questions and answers

BYOMA or FANCL: which is better?

BYOMA fits best for sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and dry skin, offering 17 products on this page compared to FANCL's 2, which are fragrance-free.

What is the difference between BYOMA and FANCL?

BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022 and offers a broad range of 17 skincare and body products that fit best on sensitive, dry sensitive, and dry skin. FANCL was founded in Japan in 1980 and features a smaller selection of two fragrance-free products on this page, including the Facial Washing Powder which Lovi rates as a Superior fit for most skin types.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or FANCL?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information for either BYOMA or FANCL, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or FANCL?

FANCL does not have enough products on this page to determine breakouts, while the products on this page for BYOMA sometimes note breakouts and acne as an issue among reviewers.

When and where were BYOMA and FANCL founded, and who currently owns them?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group, while FANCL was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited.

How many products from BYOMA and FANCL list fragrance in their ingredients?

BYOMA has 1 of its 17 products on this page listing fragrance, which is the Smoothing Body Serum, while FANCL has 0 of its products listing fragrance.

Which products do BYOMA and FANCL offer for dry sensitive skin that have a Superior Lovi fit level?

For dry sensitive skin, BYOMA offers several products with a Superior Lovi fit level, including the Hydrating Serum, Balancing Face Mist, Moisturizing Rich Cream, and Hydrating Recovery Oil, while FANCL offers the Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder.

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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