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Dermalogica vs BYOMA

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

Dermalogica and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed for different complexions and needs. The American line, established in 1986, features targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, purifying masks, and more with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily and combination skin. Meanwhile, the British label, founded in 2022, offers a thoughtful range of moisturizers, toners, cleansers, serums, and more centered on nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane to best suit sensitive and dry sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their active formulations that balance excess oil and moisture versus gentle, barrier-focused components.

Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular Dermalogica vs BYOMA products

People Say

DermalogicaBYOMA
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Soft and Soothing Skin Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
    • “Non-stripping finish — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Non-Greasy Absorption Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
    • “feels like nothing — Dermalogica Active Moist”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Affordable Price and Value Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Texture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Skin Recovery and Improvement Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Reduces redness — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “hydrates while delivering benefits — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “mini reset — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Messy Application and Poor Packaging Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaky pump — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “powder drops too quickly — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Cystic acne flare-ups — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,114.99 · 91% fitBuy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,726.33 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,796.23 · 91% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,201.47 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dermalogica vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Dermalogica routine · SAR 2,550.53 · 91% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,039.93 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options depending on your skin type and budget, with BYOMA being better for affordability and sensitive or dry skin types, while Dermalogica is better suited for oily and combination skin. Lovi routine fit is Superior for BYOMA on dry and sensitive skin, and Superior for Dermalogica on oily and combination skin.

What is the difference between Dermalogica and BYOMA?

Dermalogica fits best for oily, combination, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas BYOMA fits best for sensitive, dry, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers a more affordable price and better value, while Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for dry skin?

BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Dermalogica has a High fit level for dry skin on the products on this page. Reviewers report that BYOMA provides better affordability, while both brands tie for deep hydration.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA offer well-regarded cleansers, with Dermalogica featuring options like Special Cleansing Gel that fit oily and combination skin at a Superior level and BYOMA providing barrier-strengthening picks like Milky Moisture Cleanser that fit dry skin at a Superior level. Reviewers note that products on this page for both brands provide gentle and non-stripping cleansing benefits.

Which is more affordable, Dermalogica or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than Dermalogica, as Dermalogica reviewers note a high price point while BYOMA wins on affordable price and value.

Which brand has better skin recovery and improvement, Dermalogica or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better for skin recovery and improvement than Dermalogica based on reviewers. Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for dry skin and dry sensitive skin, which helps support the skin barrier.

How do the founding years and corporate owners of Dermalogica and BYOMA compare?

Dermalogica was founded in 1986 in the United States and has been owned by Unilever since 2015, while BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and is owned by Bansk Group as of 2025.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for oily skin?

Dermalogica fits oily skin better than BYOMA. Lovi rates Dermalogica as Superior for oily skin, whereas BYOMA has a High fit level for this skin type.

Dermalogica or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA offer a range of moisturizers with different strengths, with BYOMA achieving a Superior routine fit for dry skin and Dermalogica fitting oily skin best. The products on this page for both brands feature no fragrance, while BYOMA provides better affordability and skin recovery value.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA fits sensitive skin better than Dermalogica, as Lovi rates BYOMA as Superior for sensitive skin and Dermalogica as High.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both Dermalogica and BYOMA fit acne-prone skin well. Lovi rates the routine fit for Dermalogica as High and for BYOMA as High.

Dermalogica or BYOMA for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, BYOMA is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, whereas Dermalogica is High. Reviewers also note that BYOMA offers better skin recovery and affordability.

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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