Biore vs Galderma
Biore and Galderma are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Japanese brand is known for thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers featuring effective formulas, while the Swiss brand focuses specifically on targeted serums. Both options suit sensitive and oily skin best, though they differ through the former's gentle, clarifying approach and the latter's specialized prescription-strength solutions.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.
This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Galderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Biore vs Galderma products
People Say
Acne Clearance and Prevention Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
- “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Ease of Use and Speed Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Satisfying to see results — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “results in 2 days — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Clean Rinse and Gentle Cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Skin Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Oil Control Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Eye and Skin Irritation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
- “swollen red face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “skin peeling off — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Initial Purging Phase Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
Fabric Bleaching Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
Alcohol and Fragrance Concerns Often MentionedNot noted
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Questions and answers
Biore or Galderma: which is better?
Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention with its effective serums, while Biore does better with oil control and less drying and stripping effects, though Galderma may cause severe dryness, peeling, and irritation.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
What is the difference between Biore and Galderma?
Galderma is better for acne clearance and prevention with effective acne-clearing serums, while Biore does better with oil control. However, Galderma's products on this page may cause severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Which is more affordable, Biore or Galderma?
This page does not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Biore and Galderma cannot be made.
Which causes fewer breakouts, Biore or Galderma?
Galderma does better for acne clearance and prevention, with the products on this page helping to clear breakouts effectively. However, users may experience severe dryness and peeling as a side effect.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Which brand has products that are better suited for sensitive skin according to the Lovi fit levels?
Biore has products that are better suited for sensitive skin on this page, as its Makeup Remover Perfect Oil achieves a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. In comparison, Galderma products on this page have a Caution fit level for sensitive skin.
What do reviewers say are the main negative side effects of using Galderma products?
Reviewers note that Galderma products frequently cause severe dryness, peeling, irritation, and discomfort as main negative side effects.
How do the founding countries and corporate ownerships of Biore and Galderma compare?
Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Galderma was founded in 1981 in Switzerland and is owned by Galderma Group AG.
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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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