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COSRX vs Biore

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

COSRX and Biore are well-regarded Asian skincare brands offering thoughtful selections of cleansers, masks, and treatments. The South Korean line focuses on serums and moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily and acne-prone skin, while the Japanese counterpart features sunscreens and makeup removers designed for sensitive and oily skin. Ultimately, the two brands differ through their distinct founding heritages, ingredient philosophies, and target formulations.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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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 COSRX and Biore products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Biore products

People Say

COSRXBiore
  • Acne and Pore Control Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “helped to improve my acne after only 2 weeks — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “cleared up my spots — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “sinks in immediately — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs practically immediately — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “gives a healthy glow — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Deep Cleansing and Oil Control Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
    • “removes every trace of oil — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “calms down my redness — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
  • Drying and Stripping Effects Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “Made my skin peel — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Medicinal and Strong Scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
    • “smells like tea tree/medicinal — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Unpleasant Texture and Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “texture is gooey and stringy — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
    • “too slimy and sticky — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “too dewy for oily skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”

COSRX vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 408.70 · 83% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 483.12 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

COSRX vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 581.27 · 91% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 822.19 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

COSRX vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · AED 475.50 · 89% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 803.83 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

COSRX or Biore: which is better?

COSRX is better for most needs on this page, as it outperforms Biore in deep hydration, smoothing skin texture, and soothing effects. For oily and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates COSRX as Superior while Biore is High.

What is the difference between COSRX and Biore?

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group, whereas Biore is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kao Corporation. Review themes show that COSRX does better for lightweight and fast-absorbing products, deep hydration and moisture, skin texture and smoothing, and soothing and calming, while Biore does better for deep cleansing and oil control.

COSRX or Biore for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates both COSRX and Biore as a High fit, with COSRX offering a dedicated routine featuring gentle hydration and snail mucin products.

COSRX or Biore: which cleanser is better?

COSRX generally outperforms Biore for cleansing, as the products on this page offer better fit levels for most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Biore tends to be better for deep cleansing and oil control.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Biore?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine which brand is more affordable.

Between COSRX and Biore, which brand offers better options for acne and pore control?

Both COSRX and Biore are evaluated as equal for acne and pore control on the products on this page. COSRX fits best for oily and acne-prone skin types, while Biore fits best for oily skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between COSRX and Biore?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea and is owned by the Amorepacific Group, whereas Biore was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by the Kao Corporation.

Which brand has more products that list fragrance, COSRX or Biore?

COSRX has more products that list fragrance, as 37 of its products on this page list no fragrance while the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ does, whereas every product on Biore's page lists no fragrance.

COSRX or Biore for oily skin?

COSRX is a better fit than Biore for oily skin because Lovi rates COSRX as having a Superior routine fit for this skin type while Biore has a High fit. Reviewers also note that COSRX does better for lightweight and fast-absorbing products, deep hydration and moisture, and skin texture and smoothing.

COSRX or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

COSRX offers better sunscreen options for acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi fit, whereas Biore achieves an Average fit for that skin type. Both brands feature sunscreens that list no fragrance.

COSRX or Biore for sensitive skin?

Both COSRX and Biore achieve a Superior routine fit level for sensitive skin. The products on this page help provide gentle and non-irritating care with ingredients like snail mucin and centella asiatica.

COSRX or Biore for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, COSRX is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior compared to Biore's High. The products on this page help provide effective acne control and clearing.

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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