Good Molecules vs BYOMA
Good Molecules and BYOMA are accessible skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and more. While the American brand is widely loved for its glycerin and hyaluronic acid that suit combination skin and oily acne-prone skin best, the British brand harnesses tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry skin and sensitive skin best. Through these distinct ingredients, both brands differ by addressing varying concerns, with the former restoring barrier function and the latter improving barrier hydration and fighting oxidative stress.
Good Molecules is an American skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by Beautylish, Inc..
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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.
This page compares some of the most popular Good Molecules and BYOMA products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Good Molecules vs BYOMA products
People Say
Affordable Price and Value Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “best value for money — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “great value — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
- “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
Hydration, Plumping, and Barrier Support Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
- “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
- “skin appears smooth and supple — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
Gentle and Suitable for Sensitive Skin Often MentionedMostly 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”
- “no skin purging — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly... zero irritation or tacky feeling — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “absorbs instantly into skin — Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer”
- “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
- “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
Improves Skin Texture and Smoothness Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “skin looks like brand new baby skin — Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment”
- “Leaves skin "baby soft," "super smooth," "polished feel" — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “softened fine lines — Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream”
- “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
Pore Reduction and Oil Control Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “pores are visibly smaller — Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner”
- “calm my skin — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
- “breakouts are nearly non existent — BYOMA Clarifying Serum”
- “Controls oil — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
Packaging Issues and Defective Design Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Hole is too big — Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder”
- “dropper... getting only a little bit is difficult — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “dropper feels cheap — Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
- “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
Caused Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “face broke out everywhere — Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum”
- “gave me little white bumps — Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum”
- “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
- “caused cystic acne — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
Good Molecules vs BYOMA routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
S$41.07
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Moisturizer
d'Alba First Spray Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.94
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
S$21.09
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
S$39.68
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Serum or Treatment
Discoloration Correcting Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$56.22
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$25.06
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Toner
Morning
S$28.70
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Moisturizer
Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$24.57
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SPF
thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Morning
S$21.09
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
S$39.68
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Collagen Essential Mask
Once a week
S$62.94
Buy Good Molecules routine · S$272.00 · 96% fit
Buy BYOMA routine · S$265.48 · 92% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Good Molecules vs BYOMA routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
TROIAREUKE H+Cocktail Purifying Ampoule Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$168.51
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Centella Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$33.87
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
S$43.99
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.40
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$28.70
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Moisturizer
Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$24.57
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy Good Molecules routine · S$501.32 · 96% fit
Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.66 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Good Molecules vs BYOMA routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich
Morning · Once a week
S$64.81
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Evening · Once a week
S$43.99
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$30.00
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Hydrating Toner
Hydrating Milky Toner
Morning · Once a week
S$28.70
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Moisturizer
Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
S$24.57
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
S$28.72
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
S$70.21
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening · Once a week
S$36.48
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
S$63.44
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
S$89.14
Buy Good Molecules routine · S$363.35 · 97% fit
Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.26 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Good Molecules or BYOMA: which is better?
Good Molecules and BYOMA are largely equal, with Good Molecules better for affordability and BYOMA better for barrier support and sensitive skin. For most skin types, including dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin, Lovi routine fit levels for both brands are equal.
What is the difference between Good Molecules and BYOMA?
Good Molecules offers better affordability, value, and skin texture improvements, whereas BYOMA does better with hydration, barrier support, and gentleness for sensitive skin. Both brands provide an equal routine fit for dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin.
Good Molecules or BYOMA for dry skin?
Both Good Molecules and BYOMA offer a Superior routine fit level for dry skin according to Lovi.
Good Molecules or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?
Both Good Molecules and BYOMA offer cleansers that are well-suited for various skin types on the products on this page, with BYOMA additionally noted for being particularly hydrating and non-stripping.
Which is more affordable, Good Molecules or BYOMA?
Good Molecules is more affordable, as reviewers note it for its affordable price and value.
Which brand has better options for addressing dark spots, Good Molecules or BYOMA?
Good Molecules has better options for addressing dark spots because the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots, compared to BYOMA achieving a High fit level.
Do Good Molecules and BYOMA products contain fragrance?
Good Molecules products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. BYOMA also features mostly fragrance-free options, though one product on its page includes fragrance.
Where were Good Molecules and BYOMA founded?
Good Molecules was founded in the United States in 2019, while BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022.
Good Molecules or BYOMA for oily skin?
Good Molecules is a better fit for oily skin, offering a superior routine level compared to BYOMA's high level on this page.
Good Molecules or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?
Good Molecules offers moisturizer products on this page with a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry skin, while BYOMA provides moisturizers rated as Superior for dry skin as well. Both brands feature options that help deliver effective hydration, though Good Molecules is noted for being more affordable.
Good Molecules or BYOMA for sensitive skin?
Both Good Molecules and BYOMA are a Superior fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. BYOMA does better for being gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.
Good Molecules or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?
Both Good Molecules and BYOMA offer a Superior routine fit level for acne-prone skin. Good Molecules stands out for its affordability and value, while BYOMA excels in providing hydration and barrier support.
Research behind their key ingredients
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
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
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Development and efficacy assessments of tea seed oil makeup remover
Clinical study of a spray containing birch juice for repairing sensitive skin
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin
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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