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Biore vs Aēsop

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Biore and Aēsop are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct approaches, offering sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers from the former, alongside moisturizers, cleansers, and serums from the latter. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation relies on effective formulas featuring gentle and clarifying ingredients to suit sensitive and oily skin best, while the botanical and scientifically validated compositions of the other suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. Ultimately, they differ through their tailored solutions, where the former employs options like the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, and the latter features formulations such as the B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum, and Damascan Rose Facial Treatment.

Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.

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

Popular Biore vs Aēsop products

People Say

BioreAēsop
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Hydration and Moisture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Texture and Finish Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “absorbs well into the skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Ease of Use and Application Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Love the tingle — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Skin Rescue and Healing Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “saved my skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Skin appears to be brighter, more radiant. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Scent and Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Soft herbal scent that feels fresh and floral. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Price and Cost Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Skin Irritation and Breakouts Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Scents and Fragrance Sensitivity Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Sticky or Heavy Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Makeup Pilling and Removal Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Biore or Aēsop: which is better?

Biore is better for budget-friendly cleansing and ease of use, while Aēsop is better for deep hydration, skin rescue, and luxurious scents. Reviewers mention that Biore products on this page are gentler on pricing, whereas Aēsop offers non-greasy, balancing moisturizers despite its high price.

What is the difference between Biore and Aēsop?

Biore offers more affordable products that fit sensitive, oily, and combination skin well, while Aēsop provides luxurious moisturizers and serums that deliver deep hydration and skin rescue. Reviewers note that Biore does better with cleansing and makeup removal, whereas Aēsop excels in scent and hydration despite its higher price.

Biore or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Biore does better for cleansing and debris removal among the products on this page. Lovi rates the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser as Average for oily and acne-prone skin, while the Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser rates as Average for those same skin types.

Which is more affordable, Biore or Aēsop?

Biore is more affordable than Aēsop, as price and cost is an area where Biore does better. Aēsop has a high price that is mostly mentioned by reviewers.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Aēsop?

Biore is the better choice for avoiding breakouts, as it outperforms Aēsop on skin irritation and breakouts according to the review themes on this page. Lovi rates Biore's Makeup Remover Perfect Oil as a Low fit for acne-prone skin, while Aēsop's Damascan Rose Facial Treatment is also rated as a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, Biore or Aēsop?

Biore fits sensitive skin best with its Makeup Remover Perfect Oil achieving a High Lovi fit level, whereas Aēsop products on this page such as the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment and Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum achieve a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin as well.

How do the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Aēsop compare?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation, whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand offers better hydration and moisture according to reviewers?

Aēsop offers better hydration and moisture, as reviewers often mention its deep hydration and non-greasy, balancing moisturizers.

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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