Biore vs Skintific
Biore and Skintific are popular skincare lines offering effective formulas designed to support a balanced and refreshed complexion. Biore is known for its thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that suit sensitive skin and oily skin best through gentle and clarifying formulations. Meanwhile, the second brand features moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens with soothing and hydrating properties that suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best. The two labels differ primarily in their core product types and targeted skin types, allowing both to support overall skin health and resilience.
Biore is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation.
This page compares some of the most popular Biore and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
People Say
Cleansing efficacy Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
- “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
Lightweight and non-greasy texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Ease of use Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Desain botol cakep — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
No white cast Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “invisible, no white cast — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “no white cast — Skintific MATE FIT”
Oil control Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
Makeup base and application Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “primer-like — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
- “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Drying and stripping effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
- “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
Strong scent or fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “has a light scent — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
Biore vs Skintific routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 60.00
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SPF
Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+
Morning
AED 81.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
AED 35.29
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 32.95
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Moisturizer
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 34.80
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 95.00
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
AED 38.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
VT Cica Mild Powder Wash
Once a week
AED 47.62
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
AED 65.00
Buy Skintific routine · AED 529.61 · 94% fit
Buy Biore routine · AED 483.12 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Biore vs Skintific routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 60.00
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
AED 92.70
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 49.95
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 49.99
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 95.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
AED 120.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
Revision Skincare Black Mask
Once a week
AED 204.00
Buy Skintific routine · AED 1,025.94 · 94% fit
Buy Biore routine · AED 822.19 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Biore vs Skintific routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 60.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 179.45
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 84.53
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
AED 145.00
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Moisturizer
COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)
Morning · Evening · Once a week
AED 33.40
- SPF UV Aqua Rich Morning
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Pre-Cleanser
Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
Evening · Once a week
AED 95.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
AED 53.12
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
AED 168.76
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
AED 101.09
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
AED 122.93
Buy Skintific routine · AED 914.88 · 93% fit
Buy Biore routine · AED 803.83 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Biore or Skintific: which is better?
Skintific achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Biore reaches a High routine fit on this page. Skintific may offer better lightweight and non-greasy texture and oil control, while the products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
What is the difference between Biore and Skintific?
Skintific is a better fit for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine as Superior compared to Biore's High. Reviewers also find Skintific better for lightweight texture and oil control, while Biore does better for cleansing efficacy.
Biore or Skintific for dry skin?
For dry skin, Skintific offers a Superior routine fit, while Biore achieves a High routine fit on this page. Skintific features key barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides, which help improve skin hydration.
Biore or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?
Skintific offers All Day Light Sunscreen Mist, which achieves a High Lovi fit level for all listed skin types. Biore offers UV Aqua Rich, which achieves a High Lovi fit level for combination skin and an Average fit level for most other skin types.
Which is more affordable, Biore or Skintific?
The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between Biore and Skintific cannot be made.
Between Biore and Skintific, which brand offers better cleansing efficacy?
Biore offers better cleansing efficacy according to reviewers on this page. Reviewers note that Biore outperforms Skintific in this category.
How do the founding years and parent companies of Biore and Skintific compare?
Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by Kao Corporation, whereas Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Which brand performs better for oil control according to reviewers?
Skintific performs better for oil control according to reviewers. Every product from both Biore and Skintific on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Biore or Skintific for oily skin?
For oily skin, Skintific provides a Superior routine fit and does better for oil control, while Biore offers a High routine fit and is better for cleansing efficacy. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Biore or Skintific for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin, both Biore and Skintific achieve a Lovi fit level of Superior. Reviewers note that every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Biore or Skintific for acne-prone skin?
For acne-prone skin, Skintific reaches a Superior routine fit level while Biore reaches a High routine fit level on this page. Skintific provides better oil control, while the products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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