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Medicube vs BYOMA

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

Medicube and BYOMA are distinct skincare brands designed to address diverse complexions through thoughtful, ingredient-led formulations. The Korean line relies on niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid within moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks to best support oily and acne-prone skin, whereas the British line centers its cleansers, moisturizers, toners, and serums on a tri-ceramide complex and squalane to nurture sensitive and dry sensitive skin. While both offer targeted solutions for concerns like dark spots and aging, the former balances excess sebum and hydration, while the latter focuses on restoring barrier integrity and fighting oxidative stress.

Medicube is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by APR Corp..

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

Popular Medicube vs BYOMA products

People Say

MedicubeBYOMA
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels bouncier and hydrated — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “glass skin — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
  • Gentle and Soothing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “refreshing sensation — Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives my skin a smooth, glass-like finish — Medicube Zero Pore Pad”
    • “skin feels smoother — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Lightweight Formula Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Affordable Price Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Package is super leaky — Medicube Deep Vita C Pad”
    • “Residue would harden around the pump — Medicube Red Foam Cleanser”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Sticky or Heavy Residue Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “A little bit sticky — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
    • “leaves a tacky film — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “left a sticky film — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “hair sticks to my face — Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream”
  • Strong Scent or Fragrance Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “slightly fishy smell — Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum”

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,114.99 · 91% fitBuy Medicube routine · SAR 698.98 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Medicube routine · SAR 806.40 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,201.47 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Medicube routine · SAR 806.40 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · SAR 1,039.93 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Medicube or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA helps with gentle and soothing care and is better for dry and sensitive skin types on this page, while Medicube is better for skin texture and smoothing. For dry skin, the routine fit is Superior for BYOMA and High for Medicube.

What is the difference between Medicube and BYOMA?

BYOMA focuses on barrier repair and gentle hydration with ceramide and squalane formulas that fit sensitive and dry skin at a Superior level, while Medicube targets pores, texture, and aging with ingredients like niacinamide and collagen to fit oily and acne-prone skin best.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Medicube or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit while Medicube has a High routine fit. BYOMA tends to do better for gentle and soothing products and lightweight formulas, whereas Medicube helps more with skin texture and smoothing.

Medicube or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both brands offer cleansers that fit sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin at a High level, but the products on this page show that BYOMA is often noted for being gentle and soothing while Medicube is focused on pore and blemish care. BYOMA tends to be more affordable, whereas Medicube has occasionally been associated with packaging issues.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than Medicube according to the review themes on the page.

Medicube or BYOMA: which brand has fewer packaging issues?

BYOMA does better than Medicube regarding packaging issues, as packaging flaws and issues are sometimes noted for BYOMA while packaging issues are listed as a negative review theme for Medicube.

Medicube or BYOMA: which one is better for smoothing skin texture?

Medicube does better for smoothing skin texture. The products on this page help target texture with ingredients like salicylic acid and exosome shots.

Medicube or BYOMA: which brand has more products containing fragrance?

Medicube has more products containing fragrance on the page than BYOMA, with 23 out of 25 Medicube products listing no fragrance compared to only 16 out of 17 BYOMA products.

Medicube or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that Medicube helps improve skin texture and smoothing, while BYOMA helps provide lightweight formulas.

Medicube or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers, but BYOMA is particularly well-suited for sensitive and dry skin types with a Superior fit level. Reviewers note that BYOMA provides lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizers that strengthen the skin barrier, while Medicube moisturizers on this page feature deep hydration and a radiant glow.

Medicube or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands work well since Lovi rates Medicube as High and BYOMA as Superior.

Medicube or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both brands offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin. Medicube leans on key ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid across the products on this page to help target blemishes, while BYOMA focuses on barrier-repairing options.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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