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Biore vs BABOR

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

Biore and BABOR are distinguished skincare brands that bring targeted care to daily routines through thoughtful formulations. The Japanese brand is beloved for its gentle sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, whereas the German brand is deeply loved for its refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers. The former suits sensitive skin and oily skin best, while both its counterpart and it offer products suited for normal, dry, and combination skin. They differ primarily in their specific standout offerings and ideal skin types, with each working steadily to support a balanced and refreshed complexion.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular Biore vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

Biore or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is better suited across more skin types, as Lovi rates its Enzyme Cleanser as a Superior fit for every skin type on this page. Biore also offers solid daily staples, such as UV Aqua Rich sunscreen which has a High fit for combination skin.

What is the difference between Biore and BABOR?

BABOR products on this page achieve a Superior Lovi fit level across almost all skin types, whereas Biore products range mostly from Average to Low fit levels depending on the skin type. Additionally, BABOR offers fragrance-free and scented options like Hydra Plus, while every Biore product on this page lists no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Biore or BABOR?

The page facts do not mention the prices of either Biore or BABOR products, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or BABOR?

BABOR fits acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi rating for its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas Biore products on this page have Average or low acne-prone fits. BABOR may therefore help prevent breakouts more reliably.

Where and when were Biore and BABOR founded, and who owns them?

Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, while BABOR was founded in 1956 in Germany and has been owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

Which Biore and BABOR products are fragrance-free based on the page?

All products on the Biore page list no fragrance in their ingredients, while for BABOR, only the Enzyme Cleanser is fragrance-free.

How does the Lovi fit level of Biore's UV Aqua Rich compare to BABOR's Hydra Plus for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates Biore's UV Aqua Rich as Low, whereas BABOR's Hydra Plus achieves a Superior fit level. Additionally, Hydra Plus helps provide hydration, which glycerol and sodium hyaluronate support.

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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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