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SkinCeuticals vs Biore

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SkinCeuticals and Biore are renowned skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The American brand features serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and eye products utilizing glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, which suit oily and dry sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand provides thoughtful sunscreens, cleansers, masks, and makeup removers that cater well to sensitive and oily skin. While both share a commitment to effective formulations, they differ through distinct ingredient profiles and national origins.

SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SkinCeuticals vs Biore products

People Say

SkinCeuticalsBiore
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
    • “melts into skin — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
    • “transparent finish — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Cleansing and Debris Removal Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gets the gunk out — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Face feels squeaky clean — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
    • “Minimal effort required — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “decongests clogged pores — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
  • Skin Texture and Smoothness Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “My skin is softer to the touch. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Leaves skin feeling clean — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “skin feels super hydrated — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “feels like a moisturizer — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Acne and Oil Control Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “cystic acne shrinking — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “gets rid of blackheads — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “reduces oil — SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel”
    • “Keeps shine away — Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser”
  • Gentle and Sensitive Skin Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “Perfect starting strength — SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3”
    • “Doesn't clog my pores — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face. — Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feeling parched — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “skin went through a slight purge — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “caused redness — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “stings eyes — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • High Price Point Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Scents and Fragrance Issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The scent is strong and smells like alcohol mixed with something burnt. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
    • “alcohol fumes hit nostrils — SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense”
    • “wish it didn't have fragrance — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
    • “smells like alcohol — Biore UV Aqua Rich”
  • Lack of Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Doesn't get all blackheads — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “Doesn't shrink pores — Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips”
    • “haven't noticed much change on the deeper lines — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”

SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for dry skin

Buy SkinCeuticals routine · AED 2,020.04 · 92% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 483.12 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for oily skin

Buy SkinCeuticals routine · AED 1,692.68 · 95% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 822.19 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SkinCeuticals vs Biore routines for combination skin

Buy SkinCeuticals routine · AED 1,884.46 · 92% fitBuy Biore routine · AED 803.83 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which is better?

SkinCeuticals achieves Superior fit levels for most skin types on this page, whereas Biore achieves a Superior fit specifically for sensitive skin. SkinCeuticals offers a much wider range of targeted serums and moisturizers, while Biore provides a more budget-friendly option.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals and Biore?

SkinCeuticals has a Superior Lovi routine fit for dry skin, whereas Biore has a High Lovi routine fit for dry skin. The products on this page for SkinCeuticals are owned by L'Oréal, while Biore is owned by Kao Corporation.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for dry skin?

SkinCeuticals is a Superior fit for dry skin on Lovi, whereas Biore is a High fit. SkinCeuticals offers a wider range of products targeting dry skin with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin.

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SkinCeuticals or Biore: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals is generally better for cleansing needs related to acne, oil control, and sensitive skin, while Biore performs better for general cleansing and debris removal. The products on this page from SkinCeuticals offer a broader range of cleansers tailored to specific skin types.

Which is more affordable, SkinCeuticals or Biore?

Biore does better for a lower price point, whereas reviewers note that SkinCeuticals has a high price point.

Which brand offers better fragrance-free options?

Biore offers fragrance-free options across all the products on this page, whereas SkinCeuticals includes fragrance in a few items such as Phyto Corrective Gel.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for oily skin?

SkinCeuticals is a better fit than Biore for oily skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page from SkinCeuticals include targeted treatments like Silymarin CF and Blemish + Age Defense that offer Superior fit levels for oily skin.

SkinCeuticals or Biore: which sunscreen is better?

SkinCeuticals has a superior sunscreen on this page with Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50, which helps protect the skin and is rated Superior for skin with dark spots, whereas Biore offers UV Aqua Rich, which is rated High for combination skin. The products on this page show that SkinCeuticals provides a higher fit level for most skin types.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Biore as Superior and SkinCeuticals as High for sensitive skin. SkinCeuticals offers more products on this page for sensitive skin, such as Soothing Cleanser Foam which has a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for acne-prone skin?

SkinCeuticals is a better fit for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for combination skin?

SkinCeuticals is a Superior fit for combination skin, whereas Biore is a High fit on this page. SkinCeuticals offers a wider range of texture-improving and acne-controlling serums that help manage combination skin effectively.

SkinCeuticals or Biore for mature skin?

SkinCeuticals is the better choice for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Biore's High fit level. The products on this page help improve skin texture and reduce signs of aging.

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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