BYOMA Hydrating Serum: a Guru Score of 82% from 8 experts

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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✓Yay

"This is the BYOMA hydrating serum. It is so good, I think it should cost more. I have easily gone through 10 bottles of this stuff, and I'd have to say it's probably my most repurchased serum. It's lightweight, it's barrier friendly, and it is super hydrating. I just wish it lasts longer, it never seems to last very long, but I will definitely be repurchasing."

All 6 takes from Skin Obsessed Mary

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"This is the BYOMA hydrating serum. It is so good, I think it should cost more. I have easily gone through 10 bottles of this stuff, and I'd have to say it's probably my most repurchased serum. It's lightweight, it's barrier friendly, and it is super hydrating. I just wish it lasts longer, it never seems to last very long, but I will definitely be repurchasing."

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"I have purchased so many of these and I love this range in general, one because it's microbiome friendly, everything that they produce is specifically there to help feed our microbiome exactly what it needs, and it's super affordable. I think this runs less than 15. You can buy this in Target, in Boots, this is very easy to get your hands on, super affordable. My only complaint is it never lasts very long, it doesn't seem like there's really 30 mils in there."

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"On the affordable side, one of my all-time favorite serums regardless of price is BYOMA's Hydrating Serum. I've probably gone through 10 of these, super effective, super affordable, I think it comes in around 15 bucks. The only thing I don't like about this is it doesn't seem to last. I think every time I use it I question whether there's really 30 mils in there because it empties so quickly."

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"I have bought this product probably seven or eight times, I keep repurchasing it, and I find that it is super hydrating, it really gives a punch, it just makes your skin feel so soft. Again, you cannot beat the price point, this costs 14 dollars, so I can buy this at Boots and I can buy this at Target. [...] In addition to the triceramide complex it also has vitamin E, it has glycerin, and it has squalane, so it's just packing full of all of those hydrating elements."

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"BYOMA, their hydrating serum, is one of my favorite serums of all time regardless of price point."

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"This is hands down the best affordable Hydrating Serum I have ever tried, it's actually one of the best at any price range in my opinion. There's probably only one other serum that I like as much as this, and I would put them side by side, and that one is four times the price. So I think I've purchased at least 10 of these, no joke. My only complaint about this product is that I go through it too fast."

Nipun Kapur

411k subs

✓Yay

"Skin barrier completely damaged? If you feel like you've messed up your entire skincare routine and just need something to restore your skin, the BYOMA has a tripeptide complex, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and different types of that. In terms of look and feel, BYOMA is like a 70% dupe of the Drunk Elephant Hydrating Serum. [...] If you're normal to dry, then the BYOMA is better for you."

All 3 takes from Nipun Kapur

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"The only Hydrating Serum I bought this year was, when I was in the US, the BYOMA Hydrating Serum, which is amazing. There's very little left behind, it absorbs really well, and I'll use it and finish it. I may or may not repurchase it."

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"Skin barrier completely damaged? If you feel like you've messed up your entire skincare routine and just need something to restore your skin, the BYOMA has a tripeptide complex, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and different types of that. In terms of look and feel, BYOMA is like a 70% dupe of the Drunk Elephant Hydrating Serum. [...] If you're normal to dry, then the BYOMA is better for you."

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"You can always use the Bioma Hydrating Serum and Bioma's pricing within United States is very affordable"

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Yay

"The Hydrating Serum contains ceramides, this is a big part of the Byoma brand, as well as squalane and glycerin, and it has a little bit more of a milky texture. [...] This too feels like it is both hydrating as well as moisturizing in a fragrance-free formula. I enjoyed this, not among my absolute favorite serums, [...] but I did enjoy this, I think it's overall a good choice."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

✓Yay

"The BYOMA Hydrating Serum contains squalane, ceramide, ceramide, licorice root, and vitamin E."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"You get the jelly cleanser and the Hydrating Serum from BYOMA, I've used both of those, they're pretty nice. [...] The Hydrating Serum has ceramides in it and glycerin, so it's very hydrating and helpful for the barrier."

All 2 takes from Dr Dray

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"You get the jelly cleanser and the Hydrating Serum from BYOMA, I've used both of those, they're pretty nice. [...] The Hydrating Serum has ceramides in it and glycerin, so it's very hydrating and helpful for the barrier."

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"This Hydrating Serum has ceramides, squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, which is really lightweight. This is the kind of thing that you might enjoy using under sunscreen because it seems like it's going to be super lightweight."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"It's an occlusive but it's nourishing to the skin. It's my favorite oil. I would recommend it even as a facial oil. Then it's got ceramides and it's knave safe as well. So I do like it. It's good to repair the skin barrier with this. So for example if you've over exfoliated the skin or you're in an environment which is very harsh on the skin, then repairing the skin barrier is something that you would want to do, and I'd recommend this serum to help you."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

✓Yay

"So their blend is definitely nice if you're looking for a light Hydrating Serum. I think the one by Cocokind is a little bit thicker, this has more of a slip to it. It doesn't have the occlusive ceramides that like the Glow Recipe does or the Cocokind does, so it's more of a Hydrating Serum not so much one that is going to lock in moisture."

All 2 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss

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"BYOMA also has their Hydrating Serum with a tri-ceramide complex, squalane, and glycerin for nineteen bucks."

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"So their blend is definitely nice if you're looking for a light Hydrating Serum. I think the one by Cocokind is a little bit thicker, this has more of a slip to it. It doesn't have the occlusive ceramides that like the Glow Recipe does or the Cocokind does, so it's more of a Hydrating Serum not so much one that is going to lock in moisture."

Hyram

4.34M subs

✓Yay

"I recommend the Bioma Hydrating Serum. They're a really cool brand that I recently discovered that has a bunch of great ingredients and fragrance free formulas, and this one has a really nice blend of not only hydrating ingredients but it also has squalane, which is a really beneficial oil for the skin, so you're not losing water through your skin, which increases dehydration, but it also makes your skin feel and look a lot more hydrated and rejuvenated."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is BYOMA Hydrating Serum?

A lightweight hydrating serum with ceramides, squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid designed to boost skin hydration and support the skin barrier.

Is BYOMA Hydrating Serum worth it?

Yes. All 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

What is BYOMA Hydrating Serum's Guru Score?

BYOMA Hydrating Serum holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected.