🇬🇧United Kingdom

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA

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

Dr. Althea and BYOMA are distinct skincare lines created to support a healthy barrier and calm comfort. The former is a 2014 South Korean brand celebrated for gentle cleansers, nourishing serums, and soothing moisturizers that suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the latter is a 2021 British line known for utilizing tri-ceramide and squalane within toners, cleansers, and serums to specifically benefit dry skin and sensitive skin. While the former focuses on targeted botanical solutions like the 345 Relief Cream and Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser, both brands offer reliable, carefully crafted paths to daily skin health.

Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

doctoraltheaglobal.comdoctoralthea.co.kr

BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

cosmeticsbusiness.com

This page compares some of the most popular Dr. Althea and BYOMA products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Dr. Althea vs BYOMA products

People Say

Dr. AltheaBYOMA
  • Gentle Formula Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly 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”
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “instantly calms irritated skin — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “perfect for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Lightweight and Fast Absorbing Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “sinks in quickly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
  • Improves Skin Texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
  • Repairs and Supports Skin Barrier Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “strengthened my skin barrier — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “helped heal my barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “calmed my redness — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
  • Packaging Complaints Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hard to see remaining amount — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “hard to squeeze — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pills under makeup — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “left a moisturizing film — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “drying on my hands and face — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Scent and Irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · £104.93 · 94% fitBuy Dr. Althea routine · £104.68 · 91% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · £189.45 · 89% fitBuy BYOMA routine · £168.03 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Dr. Althea vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · £153.55 · 88% fitBuy BYOMA routine · £114.71 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Dr. Althea or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands perform well, but Dr. Althea tends to excel with gentler formulas and soothing care, whereas BYOMA is known for stronger hydration and moisture. Lovi rates Dr. Althea as Superior for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, and BYOMA as Superior for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between Dr. Althea and BYOMA?

Dr. Althea and BYOMA both offer gentle, fragrance-free products, but Dr. Althea excels with a gentler formula and better soothing benefits, while BYOMA stands out for hydration and moisture. For specific skin types, Lovi rates Dr. Althea as Superior for acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots, whereas BYOMA is rated as Superior for sensitive and dry sensitive skin.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both Dr. Althea and BYOMA are great options for dry skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as Superior for both brands. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers soothing moisturizers, while BYOMA provides instantly hydrating moisturizers.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea tends to be better for a gentle formula, while BYOMA excels in hydration and moisture. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea offers gentle cleansers, whereas BYOMA features hydrating and non-stripping cleansers.

Which is more affordable, Dr. Althea or BYOMA?

The products on this page do not have price information available to determine which brand is more affordable.

Between Dr. Althea and BYOMA, which brand is better for skin with dark spots?

Between Dr. Althea and BYOMA, Dr. Althea is better for skin with dark spots as Lovi rates it Superior compared to BYOMA's High fit.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Dr. Althea and BYOMA?

Dr. Althea was founded in South Korea in 2014, while BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products across its lineup, Dr. Althea or BYOMA?

Both brands offer entirely fragrance-free products on the products on this page, as every Dr. Althea product lists no fragrance and 16 of the 17 BYOMA products do as well.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both Dr. Althea and BYOMA are great options, as Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page for both lines provide lightweight options.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Dr. Althea provides standout options like the 345 Relief Cream that achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, while BYOMA offers extensive barrier-strengthening formulas including the Moisturizing Rich Cream with a Superior fit for dry skin. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea leans towards soothing and gentle formulas, whereas BYOMA is recognized for instantly hydrating and fast-absorbing textures.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, BYOMA offers a Superior Lovi fit while Dr. Althea provides a High Lovi fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels particularly in hydration and moisture.

Dr. Althea or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit, while BYOMA reaches a High level. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea excels with gentle formulas.

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play