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BYOMA vs Grown Alchemist

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

BYOMA and Grown Alchemist are British skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated cleansers, serums, moisturizers, toners, and more. Both suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best, while BYOMA also suits dry skin specifically through nourishing tri-ceramide and squalane ingredients. The brands differ because the first relies on tri-ceramide complexes and squalane to improve barrier hydration and fight oxidative stress, whereas the latter is simply loved for its specialized formulas and targeted products.

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

Popular BYOMA vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

BYOMAGrown Alchemist
  • Hydration and Skin Barrier Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Gentle, Fragrance-Free and Sensitive Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “calms my skin down — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “silkiest cleanser — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Very light weight — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Scent and Fragrance Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Smells amazing — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smell is divine — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
  • Affordability and Value Often MentionedNot noted
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets everything nice and clean — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “melts away makeup — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
  • Texture and Packaging Complaints Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “tube cracks easily — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Only 25ml — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “Gooey texture — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”
    • “smells like plastic — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “Too perfumy notes — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Poor Makeup Removal Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't remove mascara — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “didn't take off the lash glue — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”

Questions and answers

BYOMA or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

BYOMA is a better fit for overall hydration and value, as Lovi rates its products with High to Superior levels for dry and sensitive skin. Grown Alchemist performs better on cleansing and makeup removal, though Lovi rates its cleansers at Average levels for most skin types.

What is the difference between BYOMA and Grown Alchemist?

BYOMA offers a much larger variety of products and fits dry and sensitive skin best, while Grown Alchemist features just a few cleansers and a serum. Lovi rates BYOMA as having Superior fit levels for several moisturizers on dry skin, whereas Grown Alchemist products mostly reach an Average fit.

BYOMA or Grown Alchemist: which cleanser is better?

Grown Alchemist does better on cleansing and makeup removal according to reviewer themes, while the products on this page for BYOMA offer high fit levels for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the cleansing options across both brands based on individual skin types.

Which is more affordable, BYOMA or Grown Alchemist?

BYOMA is more affordable than Grown Alchemist, as review themes note BYOMA does better for affordability and value.

Which causes fewer breakouts, BYOMA or Grown Alchemist?

When it comes to breakouts, reviewer feedback for the products on this page notes that BYOMA sometimes has issues with breakouts and acne, while Grown Alchemist has no such reviews mentioned. Lovi rates multiple BYOMA products with High fit for acne-prone skin, such as the Hydrating Serum and Clarifying Serum.

When was BYOMA founded and who currently owns it?

BYOMA was founded in 2022 in the United Kingdom and has been owned by the Bansk Group since 2025.

Which BYOMA products have a Superior fit level for dry skin?

According to Lovi, the BYOMA products on this page with a Superior fit level for dry skin include the Hydrating Serum, Balancing Face Mist, Moisturizing Rich Cream, Hydrating Recovery Oil, and Melting Balm Cleanser.

How does the fragrance content compare between BYOMA and Grown Alchemist products?

Grown Alchemist has fragrance-free products across its range on this page, whereas 16 of the 17 BYOMA products list no fragrance while its Smoothing Body Serum contains fragrance.

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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