We Compared the 2 Trendiest Gen Z Skincare Brands—Here’s Which One Deserves Your Shelf Space

When it comes to breakouts, both brands have notable products that will help. To wit, each has a daily serum that will keep acne at bay by exfoliating and unclogging pores. Byoma’s option uses blue tansy, PHA, and zinc, which is gentle enough to remove those pore-clogging dead skin cells but gentle enough for drier skin types to use, too. Pretty much anyone who deals with congestion can use this serum. The addition of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids helps calm inflammation and support a healthy skin barrier.

Size: 1.01 fl oz

Byoma Blemish Redness Relief Soothing Toner

$18 Buy Now at Target

Another favorite for acne-prone skin is Byoma’s soothing toner. Although it has “blemish” in the title, this mist is really for anyone who deals with redness and irritated skin. Ceramides, panthenol, and heartleaf water hydrate and calm a stressed face.

Size: 3.38 fl oz

Byoma Super Clear Acne Treating Serum

$17 Buy Now At Bubble

Bubble’s acne-fighting serum features a powerful duo—2% salicylic acid and willow bark extract— perfect for more stubborn breakouts. If you deal with daily acne, this is going to be your go-to because it’s strong but still contains calming ingredients, like squalane and colloidal oatmeal.

Size: 1 fl oz

Bubble Knock Out Acne Spot Treatment

$9 Buy Now on Amazon

$12 Buy Now At Ulta

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$12 Buy Now at Bubble

We love that Bubble also hawks a spot treatment for those painful pimples that need a heavy hitter. Salicylic acid, wintergreen extract, and willow bark extract exfoliate and reduce excess sebum overnight.

Size: 0.33 fl oz

Bubble Come Clean Detoxifying Clay Mask

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$19 Buy Now at Bubble

Bubble continues to come for your skin congestion with this pore-clearing mask. Brazilian purple clay exfoliates without stripping skin.

Size: 1.5 oz

Best Products for Hydration

Byoma Moisturizing Gel-Cream

$18 Buy Now at Target

Both brands have a moisturizer for you, whether you’re on the oily or dry side. Byoma’s lightweight version contains ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to hydrate, plus niacinamide and green tea to provide antioxidant support. It’s also oil-free, non-comedogenic, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free for those with normal to dry skin.

Size: 1.69 oz

Byoma Moisturizing Rich Cream

$17 Buy Now At Ulta

Those with drier skin types should reach for this heavier cream, that’s still free from pore-clogging ingredients. Byoma adds bakuchiol and shea extracts to its formula for longer-lasting hydration, plus improved tone and texture.

Size: 1.69 oz

Byoma Hydrating Serum

For an extra dose of hydration, this serum delivers ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids, as well as squalane and glycerin, to replenish youe skin’s moisture levels and banish any dryness and flakiness. The oil-free and non-comedogenic formula ensures it’s suitable for all skin types.

Size: 1.01 oz

Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer

$12 Buy Now at Target

$16 Buy Now at Bubble

Bubble has a few more hydration options than Byoma. Slam Dunk hydrates normal-to-dry skin with aloe leaf juice and hoya lacosuna flower extract. We love the way the moisturizer pumps out of the top so it’s easy to mix with your favorite bronzing drops or foundation.

Size: 1.7 oz

Bubble Power Wave Super Hydrating Moisturizer

$16 Buy Now at Target

$16 Buy Now at BUbble

Bubble’s newest moisturizer is for even drier skin types or those who just want that extra plumpness for their skin. The addition of Hexapeptide-9 gives skin a subtle feel even after eight hours of sleep, and Aquaxyl helps reinforce the skin barrier.

Size: 1.7 oz

Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer

$16 Buy Now at Bubble

Those with oily or acne-prone skin (like our two editors, Maya Gandara and Katie Decker-Jacoby, who tested this product and wrote a joint review) should reach for Bubble’s hydrating, but lightweight, option. The gel texture feels cooling to the skin, while Zinc PCA and niacinamide help improve texture and control oil. On top of that, arrow extract ensures skin stays hydrated and comfortable.

Size: 1.7 oz

Bubble Water Slide Hydration Boosting Serum

$17 Buy Now at Bubble

Bubble also hawks a hydrating serum but with very different ingredients than Byoma’s. One isn’t better than the other here—it’s more a choice of what ingredients your skin likes best. This milky gel serum contains hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture, peptides to support a healthy skin barrier, and niacinamide to calm irritation.

Size: 1 oz

Bubble Over Night Hydrating Sleep Mask

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$20 Buy Now at Bubble

For a hydrating, brightening effect overnight, we love this mask that contains mandelic and kojic acids to gently exfoliate, sodium PCA to bind moisture to skin cells, and biosaccharide gum to give skin a soft touch after you catch some Zs.

Size: 1.7 oz

Best Products for Anti-Aging

Byoma Sensitive Retinol Oil

$18 Buy Now on Amazon

$22 Buy Now at Ulta

$22 Buy Now at Target

Retinol is the gold standard for reducing fine lines, blemishes, and dark spots. Byoma makes an affordable retinol oil that’s gentle enough for those who are new to exfoliating serums. It’s not as strong as a prescription, or a more expensive 2% option, but it’s a baby step in powerful anti-aging treatments.

Size: 1.01 oz

Bubble Moon Walk Gentle Exfoliating Serum

$17 Buy Now at Bubble

While Bubble hasn’t released a retinol-packed formula quite yet, this exfoliating serum is still a good option for reducing congested pores and hyperpigmentation. If your skin is especially sensitive, this could be the right choice.

Size: 1 oz

Best Products for Brightening

Byoma Brightening Serum

Byoma’s Brightening Serum targets dullness and uneven texture and tone with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides, which also work to hydrate and strengthen the moisture barrier. It’s great for all skin types but those with oily, combo, or just congested skin, will see the best results.

Size: 1.01 oz

Byoma Brightening Toner

Bump up your complexion’s radiance with this pore-clearing toner. Lactic and mandelic acids gently exfoliate dead skin cells that cause dullness, while also helping control excess oil that clogs pores.

Size: 1.01 oz

Bubble Day Dream Tone and Texture Serum