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Biore vs Pixi

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

Biore and Pixi are a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and a British brand founded in 1999, respectively. The former is beloved for its sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers, while the latter is known for its toners, serums, eye products, and moisturizers. Both brands suit sensitive skin and oily skin best, offering gentle, clarifying, and balanced care without heaviness or irritation. They differ in their core offerings, as the Japanese line focuses on UV protection and deep cleansing with items like the UV Aqua Rich, Makeup Remover Perfect Oil, and Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, whereas the British line centers on toning, peeling, and retinol treatments through standouts like the Glow Tonic, Glow Peel Pads, and Retinol Tonic.

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

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Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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

Popular Biore vs Pixi products

People Say

BiorePixi
  • Hydration and dewy glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Instant surge of hydration — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “healthy radiance — Pixi Glow Mist”
    • “deeply hydrates and balances — Pixi Antioxidant Tonic”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and debris removal Mostly MentionedRarely 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”
    • “picks up leftover dirt — Pixi Rose Tonic”
  • Ease of use and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Easy to use — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
  • Lightweight texture and finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
    • “absorbs really fast — Pixi Rose Oil Blend”
  • Skin texture smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels incredible, so smooth — Pixi Glow Peel Pads”
    • “forehead bumps gone — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Skin feels smoother — Pixi Retinol Tonic”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Makeup performance and base Often MentionedNot noted
    • “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Strong scent or fragrance sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “strong citrus smell — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “smell is overpowering — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “Scent is too strong — Pixi Hydrating Milky Mist”
  • Skin irritation and redness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “burned my face — Pixi Glow Tonic”
    • “broke me out — Pixi Rose Tonic”
    • “Nose was irritated — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Eye irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”

Biore vs Pixi routines for dry skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 638.27 · 91% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 483.12 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Biore vs Pixi routines for oily skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 981.35 · 95% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 822.19 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Biore vs Pixi routines for combination skin

Buy Pixi routine · AED 842.16 · 93% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 803.83 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Biore or Pixi: which is better?

Pixi reaches a Superior fit level for more skin types on this page, while Biore achieves a High fit level across those same categories. Pixi frequently earns praise for deep hydration and radiance, whereas Biore products on this page list no fragrance.

What is the difference between Biore and Pixi?

Pixi features products like Glow Tonic that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for many skin types and key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, while Biore offers options such as UV Aqua Rich with High fits for combination skin. Pixi excels in hydration and radiance, whereas Biore focuses on cleansing and makeup performance.

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Biore or Pixi for dry skin?

Pixi offers a superior routine fit for dry skin on this page, while Biore is rated High. Pixi products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, Biore or Pixi?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices or affordability of either Biore or Pixi.

How do Biore and Pixi compare regarding fragrance in their products?

Every product from Biore on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, Pixi has 7 out of 10 products with no fragrance, while Glow Tonic, Hydrating Milky Mist, and Antioxidant Tonic contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better for hydration and dewy glow, Biore or Pixi?

Pixi performs better for hydration and dewy glow, as reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and radiance and glow for the products on this page. Lovi rates Pixi's routine fit for dry skin as Superior, while Biore's fit is High.

When following a brand-focused routine for dry skin, what does Pixi include in its evening regimen?

When following the brand-focused routine for dry skin, Pixi includes a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, serum or treatment, and moisturizer in its evening regimen.

Biore or Pixi for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands work well, but Pixi offers a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page from Pixi like Glow Tonic achieve top ratings for oily skin, though some options may cause sticky residue or skin irritation.

Biore or Pixi for sensitive skin?

Both Biore and Pixi offer great options for sensitive skin, with Lovi giving Biore a High fit and Pixi a Superior fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that the products on this page from Biore contain no fragrance, while some Pixi products may feature strong fragrance and scent issues alongside skin irritation.

Biore or Pixi for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates Pixi as Superior and Biore as High across the products on this page. Pixi features key ingredients like aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which help with skin hydration and soothing.

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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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