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BYOMA Hydrating Serum
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About this product

A hydrating serum formulated with ceramides, squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid designed to strengthen the skin barrier and deliver deep hydration.

Type

Key actives

AHAVitamin ECeramidesSqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Guru Score

82%

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What the gurus are saying

This serum gets repurchased obsessively because it delivers the kind of barrier repair that dermatologists praise for healing over-exfoliated skin, all at around fifteen dollars. The ceramide and squalane blend absorbs without heaviness, and reviewers compare it to significantly more expensive products. One caveat: the thirty-millilitre bottle runs out quickly with regular use.
Synthesized from 7 expert reviews · most recent take August 2025
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What the gurus are saying.

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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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"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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"This is by Byoma, the Hydrating Serum. 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. But the interesting thing about the texture is it's very lightweight but it still feels hydrating, your skin feels hydrated, which is unusual for something that's so thin, but I love it. It's one of those I reach for very regularly so I will be buying again."
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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. I know how much to use, I know how much comes in a 30 mil container, I use serums every day, but you know what, I just keep repurchasing it because it's really, really good."
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"For my hydration phase I like to do some sort of hydration serum, and in this case I'm using BYOMA again. 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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"The first product for me was an absolute no-brainer, it is a Holy Grail product. I have purchased this so many times, it is bonkers. It's called the BYOMA Hydrating Serum. It does exactly what you want it to do, it makes my middle-aged 53-year-old skin feel hydrated, and let me tell you that is no small task. 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. It's a 30 mil container, which I think is about one fluid ounce, which is standard, but it doesn't feel like there's 30 mls of product in here, it just seems to go so fast. But if it weren't so damn affordable, I mean we're talking 16 bucks for this, I would be kicking up a stink, but it's so good I keep buying it again and again and again. If you need a good Hydrating Serum, check it out."
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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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"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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"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."
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"The BYOMA Hydrating Serum contains squalane, ceramide, ceramide, licorice root, and vitamin E."
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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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"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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"The Hydrating Serum, the second ingredient is glycerin, the fourth ingredient is squalane which I love as well. 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."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is BYOMA Hydrating Serum?

A hydrating serum formulated with ceramides, squalane, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid designed to strengthen the skin barrier and deliver deep hydration.

Is BYOMA Hydrating Serum worth it?

Yes. All 7 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 7 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is BYOMA Hydrating Serum best for?

BYOMA Hydrating Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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