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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. Medicube is a Korean line known for moisturizers, serums, toners, and masks featuring niacinamide, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, making it ideal for dry and oily acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the British brand BYOMA focuses on moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and serums utilizing tri-ceramide and squalane to best support dry and sensitive skin. Ultimately, both offer tailored solutions, differing primarily in their core ingredient philosophies and regional heritage.

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 · S$265.48 · 92% fitBuy Medicube routine · S$127.51 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.66 · 88% fitBuy Medicube routine · S$223.62 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Medicube vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy BYOMA routine · S$371.26 · 91% fitBuy Medicube routine · S$223.62 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Medicube or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands offer equal routine fit levels for dry, oily, and oily acne-prone skin, while BYOMA provides a superior fit for sensitive, dry sensitive, mature, acne-prone, and combination skin. BYOMA tends to do better for gentle, soothing, lightweight, and affordable options, whereas Medicube is noted for skin texture and smoothing.

What is the difference between Medicube and BYOMA?

Medicube offers superior skin texture and smoothing benefits, whereas BYOMA provides a gentler, more lightweight formula at an affordable price.

Medicube or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both Medicube and BYOMA are a Superior fit for dry skin. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and strengthen the skin barrier.

Medicube or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer cleansers that fit dry skin at a Superior level, while BYOMA provides better overall gentle and soothing benefits as well as more affordable options.

Which is more affordable, Medicube or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than Medicube, as affordability is an area where BYOMA does better according to the review themes on this page.

Between Medicube and BYOMA, which brand performs better for soothing and gentle skincare?

Between Medicube and BYOMA, BYOMA performs better for gentle and soothing skincare according to the review themes on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Medicube or BYOMA?

BYOMA offers a higher percentage of fragrance-free products on this page compared to Medicube, with 16 out of 17 products listing no fragrance.

How do Medicube and BYOMA compare when it comes to packaging issues?

Medicube has more packaging issues compared to BYOMA.

Medicube or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, Medicube and BYOMA are equally matched, with Lovi giving both brands a High fit level for the products on this page. Reviewers note that Medicube delivers smoother skin texture, while BYOMA offers a lighter formula and better affordability.

Medicube or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both Medicube and BYOMA offer moisturizers with a Superior routine fit for dry skin. BYOMA tends to be better for lightweight formulas and gentle, soothing care, while Medicube stands out for deep hydration and skin-smoothing benefits.

Medicube or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, BYOMA is a better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, whereas Medicube reaches a High level. BYOMA focuses on gentle formulas that strengthen the skin barrier.

Medicube or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates BYOMA as having a Superior routine fit compared to Medicube's High fit level. Both brands offer effective options, but BYOMA is noted by reviewers for being gentler and more soothing.

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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