BYOMA vs Theramid
BYOMA and Theramid are contemporary skincare brands founded in 2022 that offer thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and more. The British brand harnesses the power of tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry and sensitive skin best, while the Spanish brand relies on meticulously engineered formulas to suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Both lines feature standout products for specific concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin. They differ primarily in their composition and origins, as the former focuses on nourishing components like squalane to boost collagen production, while the latter delivers specialized treatments with remarkable precision and care.
BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.
Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
This page compares some of the most popular BYOMA and Theramid products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Gentle and Fragrance-Free Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
- “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
- “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
- “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Skin Barrier Support Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “Only thing that got my barrier under control — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
Affordable Price and Value Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
- “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
- “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “Price is unbeatable — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
Pleasant Texture Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Nice lightweight emulsion — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “cool jelly texture — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
Packaging Design Flaws and Issues Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Struggled to pump it out halfway through — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “Prefer glass bottles — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
- “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Gave me massive texture and bumps — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
- “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
Pilling and Application Issues Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sat over my skin like a glaze — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
- “copper peptides are high maintenance... you really don't want to use it in with anything that has a low pH — Theramid Copper Peptide”
Questions and answers
BYOMA or Theramid: which is better?
For shoppers looking at the products on this page, BYOMA is generally better for hydration, affordability, and gentle, fragrance-free routines, while Theramid offers specialized treatments. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels in skin barrier support, though some users report packaging flaws.
What is the difference between BYOMA and Theramid?
BYOMA focuses on affordable, gentle, and fragrance-free formulas that excel in hydration and skin barrier support for dry and sensitive skin types, whereas Theramid offers targeted treatments like peptides and ceramides with a smaller product range. Reviewers note that BYOMA's products on this page have occasional pilling issues, while Theramid faces more frequent formulation, compatibility, and packaging concerns.
BYOMA or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?
When comparing moisturizers, BYOMA provides a superior fit for dry and dry sensitive skin on this page, whereas Theramid Ceramide Treatment also achieves a Superior fit specifically for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels in hydration, moisture, and gentle, fragrance-free formulations, while Theramid offers restorative and soothing properties.
Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA is more affordable than Theramid, according to the review themes on this page.
Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Theramid?
BYOMA causes fewer breakouts, as review themes note that Theramid has negative feedback regarding breakouts and acne while the products on this page for BYOMA do not have this issue as a primary drawback.
Which brand has more products that are free from fragrance, BYOMA or Theramid?
Theramid has a higher proportion of fragrance-free products on this page, as every single one of its listed items contains no fragrance, whereas BYOMA has 16 out of 17 fragrance-free products.
When was Theramid founded, and which company owns it?
Theramid was founded in 2022 in Spain. The brand is owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.
How does the Lovi fit level of the Ceramide Treatment compare between dry skin and oily skin for Theramid?
For Theramid, the Lovi fit level of the Ceramide Treatment is High for dry skin, whereas it is Average for oily skin.
Research behind their key ingredients
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Preparation and evaluation of anti-wrinkle cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging
Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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